Nonprofit · EIN 20-1329182
BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER
Tax-exempt · GLENDALE, CA 91221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,397,241 | $1,149,596 | $247,645 | $407,556 | $11,376 | $396,180 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $353,316 | $447,520 | -$94,204 | $148,535 | $0 | $148,535 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,379,395
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,206
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,640
- Other revenue
- $15,640
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $162,169
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $175,734
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Program services (functional)
- $1,004,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $139,102
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $407,556
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,376
- Net assets, end of year
- $396,180
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,397,241
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY SCHILLING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 60 | $80,000 |
| KERRY ARMSTRONG | ASSOC EXEC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $19,067 |
| VINAY RAGHUVANSHI | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LANA MEIER | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LAURA PELEGRIN | CHAIR Officer | 7 | $0 |
| JULIE MAIGRET | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEN KIM | MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHYREEN MARTINHANCOCK | MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
| KATE SAWYER | MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENE CASILLAS | MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY SCHILLING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 60 | $79,792 |
| KERRY ARMSTRONG | ASSOC EXEC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $20,763 |
| KATE SAWYER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LANA MEIER | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JULIE MAIGRET | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEN KIM | MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA PELEGRIN | CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHYREEN MARTINHANCOCK | MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 21172, GLENDALE, CA 91221-5272
- In care of
- % MELANIE POZEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTY SCHILLING, PO BOX 21172, Glendale, CA 91221
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTY SCHILLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (323) 963-4299
- Website
- PEOPLEANDPETSBTF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-1329182 or by the name BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- FISCAL SPONSOR - SHELTER ME - ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SHELTER ME WHICH IS PRODUCING A FILM SERIES THAT FEATURES SHELTER PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO HELP THEM, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF SHELTER PETS AND PROMOTE THEIR ADOPTION AND TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN SHELTERS. THE PRODUCTION OF THE FILM SERIES INCLUDES MUSIC LICENSING, RESEARCH, POST-PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, TRAVEL COSTS, MARKETING, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR WEBSITE. SHELTER ME ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION ON OTHER PROJECTS.Expenses $695,000 · revenue $695,000
- SHELTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM - ONSITE PROGRAM AT THE LOS ANGELES NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL SHELTER WHERE OPTIONS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR PETS, AND TO HELP PEOPLE GET THEIR PETS OUT OF THE SHELTER. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE A PET PANTRY OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES, VETERINARY VOUCHERS FOR ILLNESSES, SKIN ISSUES, EAR INFECTIONS, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MEDICATION, ETC.,EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION, REDEMPTION FEES AND BACK LICENSING, CONNECTING TO OTHER RESOURCES, COMPLETION OF APPLICATIONS, TRANSLATION AND MORE. PRESERVING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND WHEN FAMILIES NEED EACH OTHER MOST, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PETS BORN WITHOUT FAMILIES AND ENTERING THE OVERCROWDED SHELTER SYSTEM AND HELPING PEOPLE BECOME OR REMAIN HOUSED WITH THEIR PET COMPANIONS.Expenses $209,523 · revenue $210,000
- ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES - IN 2024 WE DISTRIBUTED OVER $146,389 OF DOG AND CAT FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO THOSE FAMILIES STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. WE COVERED VETERINARY SERVICES (INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER AND WELLNESS) FOR 2,156 PETS AND 831 VACCINATIONS WERE GIVEN. WE HELPED FACILITATE 94 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS AND 4,884 INQUIRES WERE ANSWERED.Expenses $113,018 · revenue $73,223
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1329182
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $407,556
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,397,241
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,397,241 | $1,149,596 | $407,556 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $353,316 | $447,520 | $148,535 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $858,916 | $947,725 | $242,739 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1329182).
Questions about BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER
- What is the EIN of BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER is 20-1329182.
- Is BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTY SCHILLING.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (CHRISTY SCHILLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,397,241, expenses of $1,149,596 and total assets of $407,556 at year end.
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