Better World J L Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1983, with $0 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2021)
$0
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2021)
$24K
Net assets
$50K
Employees
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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 →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 Better World J L Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Better World J L Institute: 25 mo reserves earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Better World J L Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Better World J L Institute: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $901 (FY2013) to $0 (FY2021) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Total assets
$50K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0▼100% | $23,681▲1.8% | $50,279▼32.0% | $50,279▼32.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $201▼98.4% | $23,252▼67.0% | $73,960▼23.8% | $73,960▼23.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,767▼76.0% | $70,424▲5.5% | $97,011▼37.3% | $97,011▼37.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,254▼75.8% | $66,769▼25.4% | $154,668▼29.7% | $154,668▼29.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $220,028▲14.2% | $89,473▼55.6% | $220,167▲146% | $220,167▲146% | 990 |
| 2016 | $192,599▲7.7% | $201,496▲8.3% | $89,611▼9.0% | $89,611▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $178,801▲20886% | $185,974▲617% | $98,506▼6.8% | $98,506▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $852▼5.4% | $25,948▲3.6% | $105,679▼47.7% | $105,679▼47.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $901 | $25,055▼38.9% | $201,937▼1.0% | $201,937▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,039▼41.5% | $203,903▲67.1% | $203,903▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $70,191▼15.5% | $122,049▼24.1% | $122,049▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $83,110 | $160,740 | $160,740 | 990 |
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Data for Better World J L Institute (EIN 11-2616182) 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.