A Better Life-briannas Hope
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Better Life-briannas Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Indiana, registered in 2017, with $182,748 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
115 E Water St, Portland, IN, 47371 EIN 81-1392335 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2025)
$183K
▼ 7.5% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2025)
$183K
Net assets
$245K
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+
★★★★
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-briannas Hope— 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 rating16 mo reserves · -0% 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-briannas Hope: 16 mo reserves · -0% 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-briannas Hope— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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-briannas Hope: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 115 E Water St, Portland, IN, 47371
- City
- Portland
- State
- Indiana
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $190K (FY2017) to $183K (FY2025) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $6,934Net assets $245K
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$252K
Total liabilities
$6,934
Net assets
$245K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,748▼7.5% | $183,150▼4.3% | $244,781▼2.8% | $251,715▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2024 | $197,483▼1.1% | $191,417▼1.3% | $251,869▲2.9% | $256,941▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $199,647▼8.1% | $193,874▼4.8% | $244,871▲0.9% | $256,304▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $217,130▲25.4% | $203,651▲11.8% | $242,686▼1.7% | $251,775▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $173,177▼29.8% | $182,139▼3.5% | $246,923▼2.7% | $247,908▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $246,728▼0.1% | $188,669▼9.9% | $253,702▲17.1% | $254,606▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,889▲522% | $209,505▲164% | $216,608▲119% | $217,319▲119% | 990 |
| 2018 | $39,690▼79.2% | $79,415▲4.6% | $98,975▼28.6% | $99,339▼28.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $190,360 | $75,915 | $138,700 | $138,809 | 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 · $13K total
2 grants to A Better Life-briannas Hope totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Reid Hospital & Health Care Services Inc | Substance abuse treatment | 2017 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Life-briannas Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Life-briannas Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-1392335, based in Portland, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Life-briannas Hope's EIN?
- A Better Life-briannas Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-1392335.
- How much revenue does A Better Life-briannas Hope report?
- A Better Life-briannas Hope reported $182,748 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Life-briannas Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Life-briannas Hope C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Life-briannas Hope (EIN 81-1392335) 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.