A Better Childhood Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better Childhood Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2015, with $8,576,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
420 Lexington Ave Rm 2035, New York, NY, 10170 EIN 47-2004064 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.6M
▲ 788.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$7.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Childhood Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · +76% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Childhood Inc: 45 mo reserves · +76% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Childhood Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Childhood Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $462K (FY2015) to $8.6M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $111KNet assets $7.7M
Operating margin
76.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$111K
Net assets
$7.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,576,027▲789% | $2,049,160▲49.2% | $7,731,098▲540% | $7,841,786▲458% | 990 |
| 2023 | $964,812▼14.7% | $1,373,764▲6.7% | $1,208,445▼25.3% | $1,405,974▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,131,719▼41.5% | $1,286,933▲2.9% | $1,617,397▼8.0% | $1,686,944▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,933,623▲0.6% | $1,250,380▼1.9% | $1,757,954▲63.6% | $1,761,153▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,922,767▲48.8% | $1,274,443▲2.8% | $1,074,711▲152% | $1,218,239▲182% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,291,762▲65.6% | $1,239,985▲65.0% | $426,387▲13.8% | $431,939▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $779,842▲36.3% | $751,692▲48.2% | $374,610▲8.1% | $385,237▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $572,361▼11.1% | $507,301▼10.5% | $346,460▲23.1% | $354,298▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $643,870▲39.3% | $567,120▲84.4% | $281,400▲37.5% | $283,207▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $462,264 | $307,614 | $204,650 | $221,005 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $650K total
17 grants to A Better Childhood Inc totaling $650K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Child welfare system reforms | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $75,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | 2023 child welfare system reforms | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $75,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | General operations-oklahoma | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $78,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Oklahoma programming | 2021 | $60,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | General operations-oklahoma | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Childhood Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Childhood Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2004064, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Childhood Inc's EIN?
- A Better Childhood Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2004064.
- How much revenue does A Better Childhood Inc report?
- A Better Childhood Inc reported $8,576,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Childhood Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Childhood Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Childhood Inc (EIN 47-2004064) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.