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A Better Childhood Inc

  • New York, NY
  • Tax-exempt since March 2015
  • EIN: 47-2004064

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.13M (2022)

Expenses
$1.29M (2022)

Total Assets
$1.69M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$69.5k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,131,719
Expenses
$1,286,933
Net Income
-$155,214
Net Assets
$1,617,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $973,366
86.0%
Program Services $158,353
14.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $385,499
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $515,907
40.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,686,944
Total Liabilities $69,547
Net Assets $1,617,397
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Director) $250,499 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chair Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven Dow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,933,623
Expenses
$1,250,380
Net Income
$683,243
Net Assets
$1,757,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,302,820
67.4%
Program Services $630,653
32.6%
Investment Income $150
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $379,097
30.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $539,643
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,761,153
Total Liabilities $3,199
Net Assets $1,757,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Director) $231,750 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chair Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven Dow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,922,767
Expenses
$1,274,443
Net Income
$648,324
Net Assets
$1,074,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,082,362
56.3%
Program Services $840,405
43.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $365,184
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $513,408
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,218,239
Total Liabilities $143,528
Net Assets $1,074,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Di) $230,883 $0 $0
Dawn J Post (Asst Executi) $134,301 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steven Dow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,291,762
Expenses
$1,239,985
Net Income
$51,777
Net Assets
$426,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,075,811
83.3%
Program Services $215,951
16.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $365,000
29.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $427,053
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,939
Total Liabilities $5,552
Net Assets $426,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Di) $225,000 $0 $0
Dawn Post (Assistant Ex) $140,000 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steven Dow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$779,842
Expenses
$751,692
Net Income
$28,150
Net Assets
$374,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $624,270
80.1%
Program Services $155,572
19.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,000
26.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $333,261
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $385,237
Total Liabilities $10,627
Net Assets $374,610
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Di) $200,000 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven Dow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,361
Expenses
$507,301
Net Income
$65,060
Net Assets
$346,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,025
10.7%
Program Services $511,336
89.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,000
39.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,357
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $354,298
Total Liabilities $7,838
Net Assets $346,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Di) $200,000 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$643,870
Expenses
$567,120
Net Income
$76,750
Net Assets
$281,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,050
10.3%
Program Services $577,820
89.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,000
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,264
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,207
Total Liabilities $1,807
Net Assets $281,400
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Di) $200,000 $0 $0
Chrisopher A Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,264
Expenses
$307,614
Net Income
$154,650
Net Assets
$204,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,021
38.5%
Program Services $284,243
61.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
32.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,233
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,005
Total Liabilities $16,355
Net Assets $204,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcia Robinson Lowry (Executive Director) $100,000 $0 $0
Chrisopher A Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederic Dorwart (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert D Levy (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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

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