A Better Way Services Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better Way Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muncie, Indiana, registered in 1972, with $7,584,536 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
307 E Charles St, Muncie, IN, 47305 EIN 35-0868081 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$7.6M
▼ 31.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.9M
Net assets
$11.5M
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 Way Services 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 rating23 mo reserves · +22% 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 Services Inc: 23 mo reserves · +22% 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 Way Services 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 Services Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2016) to $7.6M (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $816KNet assets $11.5M
Operating margin
21.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.3M
Total liabilities
$816K
Net assets
$11.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,584,536▼31.7% | $5,922,785▲6.1% | $11,480,424▲16.9% | $12,296,211▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,098,350▲99.1% | $5,579,665▲53.3% | $9,818,673▲128% | $10,934,442▲140% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,573,548▲75.9% | $3,638,723▲45.3% | $4,299,968▲79.7% | $4,549,841▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,168,621▲52.3% | $2,503,714▲23.1% | $2,393,328▲42.7% | $2,844,352▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,079,846▲12.1% | $2,034,316▲12.2% | $1,676,886▲2.4% | $2,102,319▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,855,646▼2.0% | $1,813,905▼3.3% | $1,638,107▲2.8% | $1,746,350▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,893,517▲2.8% | $1,875,072▲2.3% | $1,592,920▲2.0% | $1,689,493▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,842,245 | $1,832,687 | $1,561,907 | $1,660,056 | 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 · $4.6M total
9 grants to A Better Way Services Inc totaling $4.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Hospital & Health Care Services Inc | Cycle 1- mental health and substance misuse: support for a part time case manager for the recovery program. cycle 3- maternal, infant and children's health: funding to raise awareness of teen support group. | 2024 | $10,861 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2023 | $1,202,612 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,300 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2022 | $3,237,206 |
| Reid Hospital & Health Care Services Inc | Expand crisis hotline | 2022 | $6,000 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2020 | $52,667 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $22,450 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2017 | $51,500 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2016 | $30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Way Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Way Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0868081, based in Muncie, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Way Services Inc's EIN?
- A Better Way Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0868081.
- How much revenue does A Better Way Services Inc report?
- A Better Way Services Inc reported $7,584,536 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Way Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Way Services Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Way Services Inc (EIN 35-0868081) 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.