A Better World
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 2002, with $637,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4527 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28208 EIN 56-2238007 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$637K
▲ 38.9% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$615K
Net assets
$404K
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 World— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +4% 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 World: 8 mo reserves · +4% 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 World— 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 World: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4527 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28208
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Camps & Recreational Clubs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $209K (FY2013) to $637K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,651Net assets $404K
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$409K
Total liabilities
$4,651
Net assets
$404K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $637,359▲38.9% | $614,623▲22.1% | $403,996▲6.0% | $408,647▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $458,831▼13.1% | $503,442▲6.5% | $381,260▼10.5% | $390,052▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $528,205▲14.5% | $472,882▲29.3% | $425,871▲14.9% | $438,663▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $461,393▼5.7% | $365,858▲1.1% | $370,548▲34.7% | $370,548▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $489,519▲15.0% | $361,967▲2.9% | $275,013▲86.5% | $275,013▲86.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $425,609▲14.1% | $351,759▲1.1% | $147,461▲113% | $147,461▲113% | 990 |
| 2018 | $373,002▲21.5% | $347,948▲5.7% | $69,382▲56.5% | $69,382▲56.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $306,913▲32.3% | $329,052▲54.2% | $44,328▼30.9% | $44,328▼30.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $231,963▼4.2% | $213,335▼5.2% | $64,145▲40.9% | $64,145▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $242,019▲2.2% | $225,001▼4.7% | $45,517▲59.7% | $45,517▲59.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $236,848▲13.3% | $236,163▼5.2% | $28,499▲2.5% | $28,499▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $209,040 | $249,208▼8.7% | $27,814▼59.1% | $27,814▼59.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $272,978▼2.9% | $67,982▼28.9% | $67,982▼28.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $281,013▲12.5% | $95,585▲10.4% | $95,585▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $249,778 | $86,572 | $86,572 | 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 · $946K total
45 grants to A Better World totaling $946K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better World a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2238007, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better World's EIN?
- A Better World's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2238007.
- How much revenue does A Better World report?
- A Better World reported $637,359 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better World have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better World B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better World (EIN 56-2238007) 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.