A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc
Only null% goes to programs
A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Morganton, North Carolina, registered in 2010, with $140,367 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 8311, Morganton, NC, 28680 EIN 27-2346103 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$140K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$141K
Net assets
$42K
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 Life Animal Rescue 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 rating4 mo reserves · -1% 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 Life Animal Rescue Inc: 4 mo reserves · -1% 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 Life Animal Rescue 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 Life Animal Rescue Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8311, Morganton, NC, 28680
- City
- Morganton
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $64K (FY2014) to $140K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $42K
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$42K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,367▲13.5% | $141,328▼18.3% | $41,768▼2.2% | $41,768▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $123,636▼2.9% | $172,985▲56.1% | $42,729▼53.6% | $42,729▼53.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $127,279▼3.0% | $110,788▲21.3% | $92,078▲21.8% | $92,078▲21.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $131,157▼3.9% | $91,314▼17.0% | $75,587▲111% | $75,587▲111% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $136,483▲56.5% | $110,038▲28.4% | $35,744▲284% | $35,744▲284% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $87,232▲15.1% | $85,684▲9.2% | $9,299▲20.0% | $9,299▲20.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $75,781▼24.7% | $78,450▼18.1% | $7,751▼25.6% | $7,751▼25.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $100,664▲13.7% | $95,845▲6.5% | $10,420▲86.0% | $10,420▲86.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $88,537▲23.6% | $89,981▲31.0% | $5,601▼20.5% | $5,601▼20.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $71,613▲2.1% | $68,700▲0.9% | $7,045▲70.5% | $7,045▲70.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,139▲9.0% | $68,065▲5.5% | $4,132▲101% | $4,132▲101% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $64,323 | $64,508 | $2,058 | $2,058 | 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 · $393K total
6 grants to A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc totaling $393K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Animal welfare | 2024 | $95,110 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Animal welfare | 2023 | $93,934 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Animal welfare | 2022 | $91,360 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Animal welfare | 2021 | $79,420 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Animal welfare | 2020 | $27,474 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,249 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2346103, based in Morganton, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc's EIN?
- A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2346103.
- How much revenue does A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc report?
- A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc reported $140,367 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc (EIN 27-2346103) 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.