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Better Way Of Miami Inc

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: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.16M (2023)

Expenses
$5.44M (2023)

Total Assets
$8.44M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$625k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,162,382
Expenses
$5,438,150
Net Income
$724,232
Net Assets
$7,819,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,559,339
90.2%
Program Services $603,043
9.8%
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 $315,963
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,159,322
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,444,540
Total Liabilities $624,681
Net Assets $7,819,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive) $130,867 $0 $8,559
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $83,423 $0 $19,834
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa P St John Cpa (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,581,677
Expenses
$4,459,958
Net Income
$1,121,719
Net Assets
$7,095,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,989,881
89.4%
Program Services $591,796
10.6%
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 $240,021
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,922,645
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,764,807
Total Liabilities $669,180
Net Assets $7,095,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive) $121,516 $0 $8,102
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $85,112 $0 $19,848
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa P St John Cpa (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,312,771
Expenses
$4,122,012
Net Income
$1,190,759
Net Assets
$5,973,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,767,455
89.7%
Program Services $537,902
10.1%
Investment Income $7,414
0.1%
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 $229,801
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,790,255
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,632,200
Total Liabilities $658,292
Net Assets $5,973,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive) $124,309 $0 $8,695
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $85,232 $0 $19,464
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa P St John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,060,929
Expenses
$4,252,892
Net Income
$808,037
Net Assets
$4,783,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,601,422
90.9%
Program Services $453,477
9.0%
Investment Income $6,030
0.1%
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 $200,854
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,827,817
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,986,175
Total Liabilities $1,203,026
Net Assets $4,783,149
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive) $110,011 $0 $6,039
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $78,641 $0 $17,620
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Josiane D Abel Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,506,807
Expenses
$3,934,637
Net Income
$572,170
Net Assets
$3,975,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,047,659
89.8%
Program Services $308,901
6.9%
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 $150,247
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $274,544
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,616,063
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,549,389
Total Liabilities $574,277
Net Assets $3,975,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive) $106,842 $0 $4,518
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $77,350 $0 $15,602
Ryan Reolans (Assistant Ceo/Quality Assu) $66,058 $0 $1,425
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Josiane D Abel Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,323,523
Expenses
$3,964,691
Net Income
$358,832
Net Assets
$3,402,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,900,271
90.2%
Program Services $298,380
6.9%
Investment Income $3,429
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $121,443
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $269,888
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,629,592
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,981,043
Total Liabilities $578,101
Net Assets $3,402,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Festinger (President/Chief Executive Officer) $106,842 $0 $4,229
Samuel Goldberg (Chief Financial Officer) $76,917 $0 $15,571
Ryan Reolans (Assistant Ceo/Quality Assurance Officer) $60,100 $0 $1,425
Nany J Cliff Esq (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mitchell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Whitehead (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amador Odio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Jennings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Josiane D Abel Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin C Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,571,030
Expenses
$4,215,740
Net Income
$355,290
Net Assets
$3,044,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,219,247
92.3%
Program Services $304,558
6.7%
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 $47,225
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $285,188
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,716,811
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,027,865
Total Liabilities $983,755
Net Assets $3,044,110

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,874,731
Expenses
$3,742,995
Net Income
$131,736
Net Assets
$2,688,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,414,148
88.1%
Program Services $429,336
11.1%
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 $31,247
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $220,978
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,793,065
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,549,042
Total Liabilities $860,222
Net Assets $2,688,820

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,279,538
Expenses
$3,826,715
Net Income
$452,823
Net Assets
$2,557,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,838,486
89.7%
Program Services $421,396
9.8%
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 $19,656
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $216,878
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,782,213
46.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,469,366
Total Liabilities $912,282
Net Assets $2,557,084

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,897,386
Expenses
$3,870,838
Net Income
$26,548
Net Assets
$2,104,261
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,519,800
90.3%
Program Services $359,310
9.2%
Investment Income $500
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,776
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $202,561
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,833,393
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,285,485
Total Liabilities $1,181,224
Net Assets $2,104,261

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,769,003
Expenses
$3,724,742
Net Income
$44,261
Net Assets
$2,077,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,453,235
91.6%
Program Services $287,899
7.6%
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 $27,869
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $207,665
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,697,481
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,375,691
Total Liabilities $1,297,978
Net Assets $2,077,713

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,428,085
Expenses
$3,533,272
Net Income
-$105,187
Net Assets
$2,022,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,146,491
91.8%
Program Services $271,900
7.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$633
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,327
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $241,764
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,594,318
45.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,471,555
Total Liabilities $1,448,793
Net Assets $2,022,762

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,055,260
Expenses
$4,007,608
Net Income
$47,652
Net Assets
$2,114,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,744,426
92.3%
Program Services $306,976
7.6%
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 $3,858
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $184,699
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,891,935
47.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,739,705
Total Liabilities $1,625,119
Net Assets $2,114,586

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

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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