A Better Choice Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better Choice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wichita, Kansas, registered in 1994, with $659,825 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3007 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS, 67214 EIN 48-1133128 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$660K
▲ 46.1% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2024)
$491K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Choice 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 rating35 mo reserves · +26% 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 Choice Inc: 35 mo reserves · +26% 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 Choice 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 Choice Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3007 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS, 67214
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Unknown
- Subcategory
- Unknown — other (Z9x)
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $200K (FY2013) to $660K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
25.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $659,825▲46.1% | $491,260▲16.0% | $1,413,145▲15.8% | $1,413,145▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $451,671▲6.0% | $423,616▲48.9% | $1,220,226▲6.8% | $1,225,037▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $426,118▲23.6% | $284,426▲20.7% | $1,142,650▲14.2% | $1,142,979▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $344,841▲33.8% | $235,645▲21.1% | $1,000,958▲12.2% | $1,001,145▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $257,712▲19.7% | $194,615▲15.6% | $891,762▲7.6% | $943,400▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $215,367▲17.7% | $168,362▲18.1% | $828,665▲6.0% | $828,904▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $183,015▲8.6% | $142,579▼6.9% | $781,660▲5.0% | $781,758▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $168,465▼6.0% | $153,216▲16.2% | $744,774▲2.1% | $744,812▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $179,231▼11.5% | $131,891▼24.5% | $729,525▲6.9% | $729,525▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $202,469▲23.6% | $174,661▲20.3% | $682,185▲4.2% | $682,185▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $163,829▼18.2% | $145,207▼12.7% | $654,377▲2.9% | $654,377▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $200,223 | $166,278▲27.8% | $635,755▲5.6% | $635,755▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $130,083▼1.7% | $601,810▲12.8% | $601,810▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $132,290▲11.8% | $533,284▲2.2% | $534,709▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $118,309 | $521,634 | $524,109 | 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 · $169K total
14 grants to A Better Choice Inc totaling $169K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,122 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Ongoing | 2023 | $30,973 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,650 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2021 | $7,757 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2020 | $15,479 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2019 | $11,057 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2018 | $13,268 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2017 | $11,056 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2016 | $14,084 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2014 | $16,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Choice Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Choice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1133128, based in Wichita, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Choice Inc's EIN?
- A Better Choice Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1133128.
- How much revenue does A Better Choice Inc report?
- A Better Choice Inc reported $659,825 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Choice Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Choice Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Choice Inc (EIN 48-1133128) 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.