A Better Way Inc
Only null% goes to programs
A Better Way Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 1997, with $15,161,661 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3200 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA, 94703 EIN 93-1190792 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.2M
▲ 27.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$14.7M
Net assets
$2.1M
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 Way Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +3% 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 Way Inc: 2 mo reserves · +3% 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 Way 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 Way Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3200 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA, 94703
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.8M (FY2013) to $15.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.8MNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$3.8M
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,161,661▲27.2% | $14,732,842▲19.3% | $2,065,225▲26.2% | $5,913,979▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,915,963▼4.6% | $12,346,570▼1.3% | $1,636,406▼20.8% | $6,178,629▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,493,024▼6.1% | $12,509,989▼0.3% | $2,067,013▼0.8% | $6,010,374▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,305,608▲0.7% | $12,549,751▼2.6% | $2,083,978▲56.9% | $6,054,265▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,216,817▲6.2% | $12,884,943▲4.4% | $1,328,121▲33.3% | $6,062,519▲57.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,449,046▲8.2% | $12,337,151▲4.3% | $996,247▲12.7% | $3,848,351▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,510,599▲13.8% | $11,827,140▲17.2% | $884,352▼26.4% | $3,323,158▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,114,918▼0.8% | $10,095,716▼0.4% | $1,200,893▲1.6% | $3,360,603▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,200,794▲16.6% | $10,133,172▲14.4% | $1,181,691▲6.1% | $3,514,243▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,752,032▲28.2% | $8,858,910▲30.7% | $1,114,068▼8.8% | $2,984,313▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,825,851 | $6,779,025▲11.2% | $1,220,946▲4.0% | $2,949,924▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,097,718 | $1,174,120 | $2,756,812 | 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 · $510K total
13 grants to A Better Way Inc totaling $510K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $14,198 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $39,739 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $16,086 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Resilience initiative: covid response | 2020 | $98,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $9,396 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $9,396 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $5,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $5,550 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2019 | $98,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2018 | $100,500 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2017 | $98,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Way Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Way Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1190792, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Way Inc's EIN?
- A Better Way Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1190792.
- How much revenue does A Better Way Inc report?
- A Better Way Inc reported $15,161,661 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Way Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Way Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Way Inc (EIN 93-1190792) 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.