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Orphans International America

Better Future International
  • New York, NY
  • Tax-exempt since March 2004
  • EIN: 43-1971411

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$31.7k (2024)

Expenses
$39k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.86k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$6k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,730
Expenses
$39,007
Net Income
-$7,277
Net Assets
-$3,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,730
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,861
Total Liabilities $6,000
Net Assets -$3,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$21,400
Expenses
$23,796
Net Income
-$2,396
Net Assets
$4,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,400
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,788
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $4,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,772
Expenses
$28,464
Net Income
$2,308
Net Assets
$6,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,772
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,534
Total Liabilities $6,000
Net Assets $6,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,730
Expenses
$29,370
Net Income
$1,360
Net Assets
$4,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,730
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,876
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $4,226
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,496
Expenses
$75,107
Net Income
-$24,611
Net Assets
$2,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,496
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,516
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $2,866
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,903
Expenses
$63,712
Net Income
-$6,809
Net Assets
$27,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,903
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,127
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $27,477
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,617
Expenses
$56,630
Net Income
-$9,013
Net Assets
$34,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,617
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,936
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $34,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Compliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 9, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,858
Expenses
$78,220
Net Income
-$4,362
Net Assets
$43,299
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,216
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $111
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,531
6.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,599
Total Liabilities $3,300
Net Assets $43,299
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Pegues (Executive Director) $0 $0
Lisa Nichols (Vice President Treasury) $0 $0
Doris Chernick (Vice President) $0 $0
Lyssa Sameson (Vice President Colpliance) $0 $0
Jennifer Daniano (Vice President Development) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,327
Expenses
$65,287
Net Income
$12,040
Net Assets
$52,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,070
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $257
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,255
Total Liabilities $4,650
Net Assets $52,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Fortinsky (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,232
Expenses
$60,372
Net Income
$25,860
Net Assets
$46,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,940
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $292
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,638
Total Liabilities $5,200
Net Assets $46,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Fortinsky (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,338
Expenses
$75,814
Net Income
$13,524
Net Assets
$22,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,692
83.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,646
16.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,428
Total Liabilities $5,650
Net Assets $22,778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Fortinsky (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 25, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,420
Expenses
$83,012
Net Income
-$4,592
Net Assets
$5,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,172
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,248
2.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,341
Total Liabilities $7,850
Net Assets $5,491
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Fortinsky (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,776
Expenses
$76,729
Net Income
$7,047
Net Assets
$7,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,286
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $490
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,741
Total Liabilities $8,200
Net Assets $7,541

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,753
Expenses
$102,253
Net Income
$3,500
Net Assets
-$2,545
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,895
61.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $80
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $40,778
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,905
Total Liabilities $8,450
Net Assets -$2,545

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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