Form 990 for the fiscal year ending December 2024 (IRS tax year 2024).
Ensures equitable access to high-quality postsecondary education for all. For fiscal year 2024 it reported $1.7M in revenue, $1.2M in expenses, and $244K in net assets.Pt I
- Founded
- 2016
- Type
- Public charity (501(c)(3)) · Education
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Website
- www.betterfutureforward.org
- Filings
- 5 on file (2020–2024)
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Will my donation be tax-deductible?
GOODYes — A charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or literary organization. Contributions are generally tax-deductible for donors.
IRS Business Master File records this organization as tax-exempt with deductible contributions. See detail →
Can I donate to this org right now?
GOODNo revocation on IRS record
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Is this organization up to date?
GOODFiled FY2024 (typical filing lag)
Most recent Form 990 on file is for fiscal year 2024 (2 years ago). See detail →
Is it receiving grants from reputable foundations?
GOOD3 funders, incl. The Chicago Community Trust
3 distinct foundation funder(s) on file, $375K received in the most recent year with grants. See detail →
How is the money spent?
GOOD78% to programs
78% of total functional expenses went to program services in the most recent filing (Form 990 Part IX); the rest is overhead and fundraising. See detail →
What's its financial size and trend?
NEUTRAL$1–10M · ↑ +214% vs prior year
Revenue band $1–10M, +214% versus the prior filing year (up). See detail →
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Summary of the Filing
Identity & Classification
Governance & Policies
Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Kevin James’s $213K as Founder & CEO is at the 85th percentile of top reported officer pay among 3395 $1–10M education nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 7 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin James | $212,619 | $160,900 | $160,900 | $169,194 | $149,500 | — |
| Barry Cynamon | — | — | — | — | — | $150,008 |
| Lee Hart | — | — | — | — | $135,000 | $130,833 |
| Kevin James | — | — | — | — | — | $118,000 |
| Barbara Weber | — | — | — | — | — | $107,833 |
| Barry Cynamon | — | — | — | — | $57,959 | — |
| Courtney Criswell | — | $31,044 | — | — | — | — |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Where the work happens
Implemented community funds designed to help students with limited financial means access and complete a bachelor's degree at higher rates.
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Statement of Revenue
Statement of Functional Expenses
Balance Sheet
Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 78% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 11% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 8% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 214% | — | — |
Straight from the Form 990 — descriptive, not an evaluation. A ratio is hidden when its base is zero or too small to be meaningful; the dollars are always shown.
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