A Better Life For Kids
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Better Life For Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mt Prospect, Illinois, registered in 2011, with $77,131 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
526 Hill St, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056 EIN 27-5064133 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$77K
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$69K
Net assets
$416K
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
—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 For Kids— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating72 mo reserves · +11% 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 For Kids: 72 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B+ 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 For Kids— 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 For Kids: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 526 Hill St, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056
- City
- Mt Prospect
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $111K (FY2017) to $77K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
10.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$416K
Net assets
$416K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,131▲7.1% | $68,975▼1.1% | $416,190▲2.0% | $416,190▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $72,049▼28.5% | $69,713▼39.8% | $408,034▲0.6% | $408,034▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $100,827▲7.7% | $115,825▲17.1% | $405,698▼3.6% | $405,698▼3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $93,648▲4.8% | $98,875▲89.5% | $420,696▼1.2% | $420,696▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $89,323▼18.3% | $52,183▼38.2% | $425,923▲9.6% | $425,923▲9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $109,363▼38.8% | $84,399▼21.1% | $388,783▲3.0% | $388,783▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $178,807▲60.9% | $107,002▲9.7% | $377,625▲23.5% | $382,458▲25.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $111,112 | $97,584 | $305,820 | $305,820 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to A Better Life For Kids totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable contributions | 2018 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Life For Kids a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Life For Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-5064133, based in Mt Prospect, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Life For Kids's EIN?
- A Better Life For Kids's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-5064133.
- How much revenue does A Better Life For Kids report?
- A Better Life For Kids reported $77,131 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Life For Kids have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Life For Kids B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Life For Kids (EIN 27-5064133) 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.