A Better Jamaica Inc
Only null% goes to programs
A Better Jamaica Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamaica, New York, registered in 2007, with $451,821 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
11473 178th St, Jamaica, NY, 11434 EIN 11-3804421 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$452K
▼ 5.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$526K
Net assets
$204K
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.
C+
—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 Jamaica Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -16% 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 Jamaica Inc: 5 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11473 178th St, Jamaica, NY, 11434
- City
- Jamaica
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2011) to $452K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $145KNet assets $204K
Operating margin
-16.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$349K
Total liabilities
$145K
Net assets
$204K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451,821▼5.8% | $525,699▼9.9% | $203,579▲5.8% | $348,952▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $479,413▼14.3% | $583,181▲2.7% | $192,433▼15.8% | $302,663▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $559,629▲19.5% | $567,774▲22.5% | $228,665▲70.3% | $298,753▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $468,231▲11.4% | $463,568▲43.6% | $134,276▲29.3% | $223,210▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $420,162▲49.2% | $322,900▲4.9% | $103,809▲1359% | $183,863▲178% | 990 |
| 2019 | $281,666▲14.3% | $307,813▲25.5% | -$8,248▼141% | $66,187▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $246,451▲29.8% | $245,219▲42.2% | $19,891▼2.0% | $98,738▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $189,882▲3.4% | $172,387▼5.1% | $20,296▲625% | $86,288▲110% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $183,697▲154% | $181,634▲133% | $2,801▲157% | $41,187▲23.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $72,437▲78.7% | $77,841▲22.4% | -$4,891▼139% | $33,467▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $40,532 | $63,603 | $12,585 | $35,204 | 990EZ |
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 · $7,855 total
1 grant to A Better Jamaica Inc totaling $7,855, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $7,855 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Jamaica Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Jamaica Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-3804421, based in Jamaica, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Jamaica Inc's EIN?
- A Better Jamaica Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-3804421.
- How much revenue does A Better Jamaica Inc report?
- A Better Jamaica Inc reported $451,821 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Jamaica Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Jamaica Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Jamaica Inc (EIN 11-3804421) 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.