Nonprofit · EIN 93-1190792
A BETTER WAY INC
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,933,122 | $14,785,357 | $147,765 | $7,643,240 | $5,430,250 | $2,212,990 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,161,661 | $14,732,842 | $428,819 | $5,913,979 | $3,848,754 | $2,065,225 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,915,963 | $12,346,570 | -$430,607 | $6,178,629 | $4,542,223 | $1,636,406 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,918,588
- of which government grants
- $14,747,571
- Program service revenue
- $2,500
- Investment income
- $11,988
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $46
- Other revenue
- $46
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $553,786
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $770,588
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,933,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,348,843
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,621
- Accounting fees
- $600,338
- Occupancy
- $796,165
- Travel
- $146,487
- Depreciation
- $47,438
- Program services (functional)
- $12,645,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,074,783
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,598
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,913,979
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,643,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,430,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,212,990
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $777,225
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,212,990
- Gross receipts
- $14,933,614
- Employees
- 156
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CHANNER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $197,056 | $15,580 |
| SHARON BROWN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $159,430 | $11,647 |
| ANNE GRASCOEUR | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $159,530 | $8,544 |
| JEANIE LYNCH | REG. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,691 | $19,617 |
| WARNER GRAHAM | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $154,786 | $6,157 |
| KIMBERLY MURPHY | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,859 | $12,024 |
| MONICA DIRR | SF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,102 | $5,185 |
| WINSTON BERGER | DIRECTOR OF IT AND DATA SYSTEM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,554 | $5,775 |
| JENNIFER SHELDON | DIRECTOR OF TRAINING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,294 | $5,621 |
| BRYAN SAALFELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID B VLIET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MARTOS-VILA | VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAY SEARCY | PAST BOARD CHAIR-ENDED 9/18/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN KOKKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL BENJAMIN EVNINE | BOARD MEMBER-ENDED 10/1/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AHMAD ASIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARMEN JONES-WEAKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OCHOA-MILANFAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CHANNER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $180,000 | $27,108 |
| ANNE GRASCOEUR | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,382 | $15,229 |
| SHARON BROWN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,065 | $15,197 |
| WARNER GRAHAM | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,775 | $14,866 |
| KIMBERLY MURPHY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - SOCIAL SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,596 | $12,534 |
| ROCIO MEDINA | PROGRAM DIR. - SOLANO SCHOOL SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,450 | $12,218 |
| BRYAN SAALFELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID B VLIET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MARTOS-VILA | VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ORELLANA | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAY SEARCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN KOKKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL BENJAMIN EVNINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMAD ASIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN JONES WEAKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OCHOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CHANNER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $178,361 | $36,755 |
| WARNER GRAHAM | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,476 | $21,072 |
| ANNE GRASCOEUR | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,226 | $20,884 |
| SHARON BROWN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,831 | $17,374 |
| KIMBERLY MURPHY | PROG. DIR. SOCIAL SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,343 | $16,401 |
| BRYAN SAALFELD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MARTOS-VILA | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID B VLIET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ORELLANA | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAY SEARCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN KOKKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL BENJAMIN EVNINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMAD ASIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3200 ADELINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2407
- In care of
- % DAVID CHANNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID CHANNER, 3200 ADELINE STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94703
- Signed the 990
- DAVID CHANNER, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (510) 601-0203
- Website
- WWW.ABETTERWAYINC.NET
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-1190792 or by the name A BETTER WAY INC.
- 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
TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEVELOP THE INSIGHTS, LIFE SKILLS AND PERMANENT RELATIONSHIPS TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
Program accomplishments
- MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - IN FY 2024/2025, A BETTER WAY INC. PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 0-21 IN ALAMEDA, SAN FRANCISCO, AND SOLANO COUNTIES. SERVICES WERE DELIVERED WITHIN A 90-MILE SERVICE AREA TO ENSURE TIMELY ACCESS AND MEET CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE, USING A NO WRONG DOOR, COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH COORDINATED WITH COUNTY SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING.A BETTER WAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDES STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-DRIVEN, COLLABORATIVE, AND EVIDENCE-BASED/EVIDENCE-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 0-21. OUR TREATMENT TEAM CONSISTS OF MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIANS SUPERVISED BY LICENSED AND DOCTORAL-LEVEL SUPERVISORS, ALONG WITH FAMILY PARTNERS AND REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS.WE OFFER PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION, PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, PLACEMENT STABILIZATION, AND PERMANENCY. SERVICES OCCUR IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS, INCLUDING OFFICES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS OPERATE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY-LED SYSTEMS, ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH LOCAL CHILD WELFARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.Expenses $7,761,908
- SOCIAL SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES - DURING 2024-25, OUR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF 4 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, THE LARGEST OF WHICH WERE THE ALAMEDA COUNTY PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (PEP) AND THE ALAMEDA COUNTY ANOTHER ROAD TO SAFETY (ARS) PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE, ALAMEDA COUNTY PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES (PES), AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARENT PARTNER PROGRAM (SCPPP). THE PEP, PES AND SCPPP ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. ARS IS AN EARLY INTERVENTION / DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE SERVICE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF HAVING THEIR CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR CARE DUE TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT SAFETY CONCERNS. THE PES PROGRAM IS A PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICE DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARENTS INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WITH A VARIETY OF PARENTING SKILLS TO INCREASE THE PARENT'S CAPACITY TO BETTER MANAGE FAMILY ISSUES.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, THE PEP PROGRAM RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 149 FAMILIES REFERRED FOR SERVICES OF WHICH 99 FAMILIES WERE ENROLLED AND WORKING TOWARDS REUNIFICATION. PEP SUPPORTED PARENTS IN 418 CHILD FAMILY TEAM MEETINGS, FACILITATED 70 PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS WHICH INCLUDED 177 FATHERHOOD AND 711 PARENT LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ATTENDED NUMEROUS OTHER COUNTY TEAM MEETINGS, PANELS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKGROUPS AND PROVIDED TRAININGS TO THE COMMUNITY. ARS HAD A TOTAL OF 277 FAMILIES REFERRED TO SERVICES OF WHICH 185 CASES WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. 176 OF THOSE ARS FAMILIES WERE CLOSED SUCCESSFULLY WITH GOALS MET. 121 FAMILIES RECEIVING ARS SERVICES REPORTED THEY WERE SATISFIED. SCPPP SERVED A TOTAL OF 31 FAMILIES THROUGH OUR CASE MANAGEMENT COMPONENT WHO WERE WORKING TOWARDS FAMILY REUNIFICATION. SCPPP FACILITATED 23 SUPPORT GROUPS WITH A TOTAL OF 22 PARENT LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS. THE PES PROGRAM SERVED 283 PARENTS AND SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED 94 PARENTS WHO COMPLETED THE CURRICULUM SERIES. 94 PARENTS REPORTED IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR PARENTING SKILLS AND OVERALL FAMILY FUNCTIONING. 94 PARENTS REPORTED THEY WERE SATISFIED WITH THE CLASS INSTRUCTION THEY RECEIVED.Expenses $3,435,104
- PERMANENCY - A BETTER WAY INC. FOSTER FAMILY PROGRAM, A LICENSED FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY (FFA), PROVIDED FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED CHILD SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING THROUGH REUNIFICATION, PERMANENCY PLANNING, AND ADOPTION SERVICES.DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED 21 APPROVED RESOURCE FAMILY HOMES AND SERVED 23 CHILDREN IN CARE. THE PROGRAM WORKED IN COORDINATION WITH COUNTY PLACING AGENCIES AND RESOURCE FAMILIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH.Expenses $850,555 · grants $553,786
- A BETTER WAY TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF COURSES ANNUALLY, FOCUSED ON IMPROVING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS. TRAINING AUDIENCES INCLUDE: COURT DEPENDENT FAMILIES; SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS; MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS; RESOURCE FAMILIES/FOSTER FAMILIES; PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS; & SYSTEM-INVOLVED YOUTH. COURSES ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, THOUGH PRIORITY REGISTRATION IS GIVEN TO OUR PRIMARY INTENDED AUDIENCE; CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE OR PLAN TO BE INVOLVED IN LIVES OF FOSTER CHILDREN AND YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION COURSES ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. 2024/25 DATA (TITLE IV-E ALAMEDA, TITLE IV-E SOLANO, ACBH TRAINING): HOURS DELIVERED: 3262.5; NUMBER OF PEOPLE TRAINED: 3853; NUMBER OF COURSES PROVIDED: 420; NUMBER OF AGENCIES SERVED:286Expenses $598,409 · revenue $2,500
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1190792
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,643,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,933,614
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,933,122 | $14,785,357 | $7,643,240 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,161,661 | $14,732,842 | $5,913,979 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,915,963 | $12,346,570 | $6,178,629 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,493,024 | $12,509,989 | $6,010,374 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 93-1190792).
Questions about A BETTER WAY INC
- What is the EIN of A BETTER WAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A BETTER WAY INC is 93-1190792.
- Is A BETTER WAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to A BETTER WAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A BETTER WAY INC 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 A BETTER WAY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did A BETTER WAY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of A BETTER WAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID CHANNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of A BETTER WAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,056 (DAVID CHANNER, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does A BETTER WAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,933,122, expenses of $14,785,357 and total assets of $7,643,240 at year end.
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