Better Life Canine Center Inc in Westland, Michigan (MI)
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| Better Life Canine Center Inc | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 262688669 |
| Name of Organization | Better Life Canine Center Inc |
| In Care of Name | Brenda Woody |
| Address | 38540 Belliveau St, Westland, MI 48185-1018 |
| Website | http://www.betterlifecaninecenter.org |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 08/2011 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 2010 |
| Assets | $1 to $9,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $1,514 |
| Amount of Income | $68,986 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $68,986 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Animal-Related: Animal Protection and Welfare |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2010: $68,986 (it was $54,209 in 2013)
| Better Life Canine Center Inc: | $68,986 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $62,786 |
Assets in 2010: $1,514 (it was $3,124 in 2013)
| Better Life Canine Center Inc: | $1,514 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $18,917 |
Expenses in 2013: $52,529
| Better Life Canine Center Inc: | $52,529 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $56,486 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.3
| Better Life Canine Center Inc: | 1.3 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.0 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 100.0%
| Better Life Canine Center Inc: | 100.0% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 59.2% |
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $69,643 | $63,065 | $54,209 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $52,385 | $59,282 | $54,209 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 | $1 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $17,256 | $3,782 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $66,889 | $66,591 | $52,529 |
| Total net assets | $4,970 | $1,444 | $3,124 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $2,754 | $-3,526 | $1,680 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $2,216 | $4,970 | $1,444 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $1,444 | $3,124 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $4,970 | $1,444 | $3,124 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $4,970 | $1,444 | $3,124 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $212,797 |
| Subtotal | $212,797 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $212,797 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $0 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $212,797 |
| Public support | $212,797 |
| Subtotal | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 6 | Paws Clinic | 21210 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180-4264 | MI | 2010-11 | $439,156 |
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| 10 | Animal Rescue Project | 5217 Lovers La, Kalamazoo, MI 49002-1576 | MI | 2011-08 | $299,384 |
| 11 | West Michigan Spay & Neuter Clinic Inc | 6130 Airline Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415-8756 | MI | 2008-09 | $271,043 |
| 12 | A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue | Po Box 46354, Mount Clemens, MI 48046 | MI | 2011-03 | $261,602 |
| 13 | Sasha Farm | 17901 Mahrle Rd, Manchester, MI 48158-8626 | MI | 2002-03 | $243,231 |
| 14 | Tail Waggers 1990 | 27859 Oakley, Livonia, MI 48154 | MI | 2011-04 | $239,841 |
| 15 | Humane Society Of St Clair County Snap | 6177 Fred Moore Hwy, China, MI 48054 | MI | 2011-09 | $183,552 |
| 16 | Sanilac County Humane Society Inc | PO BOX 27, Carsonville, MI 48419-0027 | MI | 1997-03 | $182,528 |
| 17 | Shelter To Home Inc | 266 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI 48192-5127 | MI | 2007-07 | $151,903 |
| 18 | Detroit Animal Welfare Group-Dawg | 11715 Forest Glen Ln, Shelby Twp, MI 48315 | MI | 2011-10 | $140,130 |
| 19 | With A Little Help From My Friends Inc | 3820 Ritt Road, Bellaire, MI 49615 | MI | 2003-06 | $137,183 |
| 20 | Animal Rescue Coalition Inc | 13291 Woodland Ct, Big Rapids, MI 49307-9448 | MI | 2012-11 | $126,434 |
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