A Better World

A BBB Accredited charity since 12/22/2008.

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Name:	A Better World
Phone:	(704) 398-3244
Fax:	(704) 398-8422
Address:	4527 Freedom Dr.
	Charlotte, NC 28208-5139
Website:	www.abetterworldcharlotte.org
Report Creation Date:	May 7, 2008
Report Expiration Date:	May 7, 2010
Original Business Start Date:	May 2001
Principal:	Mr. William Griffin, Executive Director
Customer Contact:	Mr. William Griffin, Executive Director - (704) 398-3244
Entity:	Corporation
Incorporated:	May 2001, NC
Employees:	5 Full Time.
Type of Business:	Charity - Local
BBB Accreditation:	A Better World is a BBB Accredited charity.

Stated Purpose

The mission of A Better World is to transform the Ashley Park community and its families through youth, by building their mental, emotional, and spiritual character.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.Donors must decide for themselves the relative importance of the standards in question.

The following Standard for Charity Accountability was either not in effect or did not apply to this charity at the time of the evaluation.

20:

Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB about fund raising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.

A Better World meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Programs

A Better World offers after-school programs and summer mentoring camps, parenting workshops, on-site job training, and enrichment classes.

Total Program Expenses:

$141,463

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Mr. William Griffin
Paid Staff Size:	5 Full Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:

Fund raising methods include direct appeals and invitations to fund raising events.

Tax Status

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

Financial

According to A Better World's Statement of Financial Income and Expense for the year ended December 31, 2007:


Income
	Total Income:	$192,269

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$141,463	75.94%	73.58%
	Fund Raising:	$21,463	11.52%	11.16%
	Administrative:	$23,355	12.54%	12.15%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$186,281

Excess of Income over Expenses		$5,988
Ending Net Assets:		$111,914

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

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