Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1716 CATALINA AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEAL BEACH, CA90740
A Employer identification number

45-3309167
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(562) 688-0810
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$424,921J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 210,609
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7,275 7,275  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 968 968  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,784
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 68,415
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 30,782
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
15,480 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 236,116 39,025  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,068 1,267   2,534
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
97 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,215 407   4,567
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 11,380 1,674   7,101
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 149,119 149,119
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 160,499 1,674   156,220
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 75,617
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 37,351
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 7,276 16,077 16,077
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,083 78,395 78,395
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow101,328
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow   99,315 101,328 101,328
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
240,630 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
229,121 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
229,121
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 349,304 424,921 424,921
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
118,267 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
118,267
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 118,267 118,267
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 231,037 306,654
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 231,037 306,654
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 349,304 424,921
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
231,037
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
75,617
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
306,654
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
306,654
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES D 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 68,415   37,633 30,782
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       30,782
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 30,782
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 519
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 519
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 519
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,200
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,200
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 681
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow681 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCA
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.BETTERLIVES.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowJEFFREY SHAW Telephone no.right arrow (562) 688-0810

Located atright arrow1716 CATALINA AVESEAL BEACHCA ZIP+4right arrow90740
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
CHRISTOPHER WADE PRESIDENT & CEO
20.00 		0 0 0
1716 CATALINA AVE
SEAL BEACH,CA90740
JEFFREY SHAW TREASURER & CFO
10.00 		0 0 0
1716 CATALINA AVE
SEAL BEACH,CA90740
GILLIAN PERRY SECRETARY
3.00 		0 0 0
1716 CATALINA AVE
SEAL BEACH,CA90740
CLIVE PERRY DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
1716 CATALINA AVE
SEAL BEACH,CA90740
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 WORKED WITH GOVERNMENTS AND NGO'S IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITIES WITH NEEDS, AND THOSE WITH SOLUTIONS TO THE NEEDS. THEN BRING THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITIES TOGETHER WITH A PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR ROBUST SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITY NEEDS. 7,101
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 LOANS:- LISHE BORA GARDEN SHOP, KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA $1,631 - EARN INCOME- PEAKSNENG THORMACHEAT SHOP, ANGKOR THOM, CAMBODIA $10,664 - STRENGTHEN HEALTH/EARN INCOME- UPENDO AGRIBUSINESS KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA $4,167 - STRENGTHEN HEALTH/EARN INCOME- SODA TRUST-TANZANIA $3,593 - STRENGTHEN HEALTH/EARN INCOME- KCM, KINDWITWI, TANZANIA $1,699 - EARN INCOME 21,754
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow21,754
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
19,357
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
850
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
20,207
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
20,207
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
303
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
19,904
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
995
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
995
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
519
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
519
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
476
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
476
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
476
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
156,220
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
21,754
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
177,974
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 476
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 402,333
b From 2019...... 340,823
c From 2020...... 314,512
d From 2021...... 247,256
e From 2022...... 185,425
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,490,349
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 177,974
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 476
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 177,498
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,667,847
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		402,333
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,265,514
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 340,823
b Excess from 2020.... 314,512
c Excess from 2021.... 247,256
d Excess from 2022.... 185,425
e Excess from 2023.... 177,498
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
CHRISTOPHER WADE
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
CHRISTOPHER WADE
1716 CATALINA AVENUE
SEAL BEACH,CA90740
(562) 431-9593
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTOPHER WADE AT CHRIS.WADE@WFCF.ORG
cAny submission deadlines:
NO
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

HEALTHY LIFE REINFORCEMENT

PHUM PREKMOHATEP
KHUM SVAYPOR,BATTAMBANG SROK B  
CB 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 5,636

KIKUNDI CHA MAFANIKIO

KINDWITWI
CHIM CHIM RUFIJI,PWANI  
TZ 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 8,468

LISHE BORA GARDEN SHOP

KIRUA AND MAUA ROAD
MKYASHI KILEMA KILIMANJAR,MOSHI RURAL  
TZ 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 8,852

PEAKSNENG THORMACHEAT SHOP

PH PEAKSNENG ANGKOR THOM
SIEM REAP    
CB 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 37,759

SODA TRUST

PO BOX 13283
DAR ES SALAAM    
TZ 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 21,815

SUNRISE ORGANIC AGRI-SHOP

COLONSABAK PUROK 5 BARAC
MANTANAO,DAVAO DEL SUR. MI  
RP 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT 3,120

TUPENDANE COMPANY

TASO/SS/1
NJIRO,ARUSHA  
TZ 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 51,467

UPENDO AGRIBUSINESS

BONITE SPRINGS
MOSHI URBAN,KILIMANJARO  
TZ 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST BETTER LIVES AND LOCAL PARTNERS BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES. 3,060

WAMUKISA SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

PO BOX 46
MPIGI    
UG 		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 8,942
Total .................................right arrow 3a 149,119
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aPROGRAM RENTAL INCOME         15,480
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 7,275  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 968  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 1,784  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 10,027 15,480
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
25,507
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1A WE RECEIVE RENTAL INCOME FROM TENANTS OF OUR RENT-TO-OWN PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES PURCHASE LAND AND A HOME AFTER THEY HAVE PAID RENT FOR THE PRE-AGREED NUMBER OF YEARS. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND AT BETTERLIVES.ORG/CATEGORY/PROGRAMS/BUILD/RENT-TO-OWN-RTO-HOME.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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See instructions.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
 
Employer identification number

45-3309167
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
  		Employer identification number
45-3309167
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
WADE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
1716 CATALINA AVENUE
 
SEAL BEACH, CA90740

$ 128,229


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
CHRISTOPHER AND DIANA WADE
1716 CATALINA AVENUE
 
SEAL BEACH, CA90740

$ 56,106


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
JEFFREY AND LAUREN SHAW
629 SOUTHSHORE DR
 
SEAL BEACH, CA90740

$ 16,635


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
  		Employer identification number

45-3309167
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
2
 SHARES OF STOCK $ 49,996 2023-01-01
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
3
 SHARES OF STOCK $ 16,635 2023-12-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
  		Employer identification number

45-3309167
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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EIN:
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Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
A HEALTHY LIFE REINFORCEMENT (HEALTHY LIFE)
  		PHUM PREKMOHATEP KHUM SVAYPOR
BATTAMBANG BATTAMBANG SROK BTB    
CB 		2023-12-31 5,636 OUR LOCAL PARTNER HEALTHY LIFE REINFORCEMENT SHOP WAS FOUNDED IN CAMBODIA IN 2012 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. THE SHOP IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROWING (TEACHING FAMILIES ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND ASSISTING THEM WITH BUILDING THEIR HOME GARDENS), BUILDING (BUILDING RENT-TO-OWN HOMES), EARNING (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT).THESE THREE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (WITH BETTER NUTRITION AND COMFORTABLE SECURE HOME), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND STUDYING), AND EARN INCOME (INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS). 5,636 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING VERIFICATION REPORTING: BI-WEEKLY ORDER COMPLETION AND MONTHLY STORIES OF ACHIEVEMENT, BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND DREAMS. THE REVIEWS CONFIRMED THAT THE GRANTEE WAS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
KIKUNDI CHA MAFANIKIO
  		KINDWITWI CHIM RUFIJI
PWANI    
TZ 		2023-12-31 3,060 OUR LOCAL PARTNER KIKUNDI CHA MAFANIKIO (KCM) WAS FOUNDED IN TANZANIA IN 2013 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. KCM IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: GROW (PROVIDING DAILY VEGETABLES TO LOCAL KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL), BUILD (BUILDING LOCAL ASSETS TO IMPROVE SERVICE PROVISION), EARN (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE AND SMALL BUSINESSES).THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (WITH BETTER NUTRITION IN THE HOME AND AT SCHOOL), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH SO THAT THEY CAN INCREASE THEIR ATTENDANCE, ATTENTIVENESS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT SCHOOL), EARN INCOME (BY INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE AND SMALL BUSINESSES). 3,060 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING VERIFICATION REPORTING: BI-WEEKLY ORDER COMPLETION AND MONTHLY STORIES OF ACHIEVEMENT, BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND DREAMS. THE REVIEWS CONFIRMED THAT THE GRANTEE WAS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
LISHE BORA GARDEN SHOP
  		KIRUA AND MAUA ROAD
MKYASHI KILEMA KILIMANJARO MOSHI RURAL    
TZ 		2023-12-31 8,468 OUR LOCAL PARTNER, LISHE BORA GARDEN SHOP, WAS FOUNDED IN TANZANIA IN 2013 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. LISHE BORA IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROW (TEACHING FAMILIES ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND ASSISTING THEM WITH BUILDING THEIR HOME GARDENS), BUILD (PROVIDING ACCESS TO WATER TO THE COMMUNITY), EARN (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT).THESE THREE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (WITH BETTER NUTRITION AND ACCESS TO WATER), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND STUDYING), EARN INCOME (BY INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS). 8,468 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING VERIFICATION REPORTING: BI-WEEKLY ORDER COMPLETION AND MONTHLY STORIES OF ACHIEVEMENT, BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND DREAMS. THE REVIEWS CONFIRMED THAT THE GRANTEE WAS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
PEAKSNENG THORMACHEAT SHOP
  		PH PEAKSNENG ANGKOR THOM
SIEM REAP SR    
CB 		2023-12-31 37,759 OUR LOCAL PARTNER PEAKSNENG THORMACHEAT SHOP WAS FOUNDED IN CAMBODIA IN 2014 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. THE SHOP IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROWING (TEACHING FAMILIES ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND ASSISTING THEM WITH BUILDING THEIR HOME GARDENS), BUILDING (PURCHASING LAND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING RENT-TO-OWN HOMES), EARNING (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT).THESE THREE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (BETTER NUTRITION AND SECURE HOME), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND STUDYING), EARN INCOME (INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS). 37,759 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING VERIFICATION REPORTING: BI-WEEKLY ORDER COMPLETION AND MONTHLY STORIES OF ACHIEVEMENT, BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND DREAMS. THE REVIEWS CONFIRMED THAT THE GRANTEE WAS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS.
SODA TRUST-TANZANIA
  		PO BOX 13283
DAR ES SALAAM    
TZ 		2023-12-31 21,815 OUR LOCAL PARTNER SODA TRUST (SODAT) WAS FOUNDED IN TANZANIA IN 2010 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. SODAT IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS SCHOOLS WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROW (FARMING CORN AND BEANS TO BE USED IN DAILY SCHOOL BREAKFAST), BUILD (BUILDING ASSETS THAT ALLOW SCHOOLS TO MANAGE CORN AND BEAN INGREDIENTS LOCALLY), EARN (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE, SMALL BUSINESS, AND HOME IMPROVEMENT). THESE PROGRAMS ASSIST WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (BETTER NUTRITION), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND STUDYING), EARN INCOME (BY INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, SMALL BUSINESS, IMPROVE HOME). 21,815 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH A WEEKLY PHONE CALL AND BI-WEEKLY VERIFICATION REPORTING. ALSO, OUR PARTNER PROVIDED DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AND VIDEO EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
TUPENDANE COMPANY
  		TASO/SS/1
NJIRO ARUSHA    
TZ 		2023-12-31 51,467 OUR LOCAL TUPENDANE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED IN TANZANIA IN 2009 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. THE SHOP IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROW (OPERATING FARMING LAND TO SUPPLY DAILY BREAKFAST INGREDIENTS AND DELIVERING DAILY BREAKFAST TO SCHOOL STUDENTS BY FARMING ACTIVITIES), BUILD (BUILDING ASSETS SUCH AS SCHOOL TOILETS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HYGIENIC FACILITIES), EARN (MICRO-LENDING FOR AGRICULTURE, SMALL BUSINESS).THESE THREE PROGRAMS ASSIST SCHOOLS WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (BETTER NUTRITION), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND STUDYING), EARN INCOME (BY INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS). 51,467 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH A WEEKLY PHONE CALL AND BI-WEEKLY VERIFICATION REPORTING. ALSO, OUR PARTNER PROVIDED DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AND VIDEO EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
UPENDO AGRIBUSINESS
  		BONITE SPRINGS MOSHI URBAN
KILIMANJARO    
TZ 		2023-12-31 8,852 OUR SUPPORT OF UPENDO AGRIBUSINESS IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THIS PURPOSE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP, WHERE UPENDO AGRIBUSINESS PROVIDES BOOKKEEPING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST FAMILIES TO PROGRESS ALONG THE FOLLOWING STAGES OF THE PATH TO SELF-RELIANCE IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY: ACCESS KNOWLEDGE (ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PROCESS, AND PARTS FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS FOR SELF-RELIANCE), APPLY RESOURCES (INCLUDING LAND, WATER, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND MONEY), STRENGTHEN HEALTH (THROUGH GOOD SANITATION, HYGIENE AND NUTRITION), EARN INCOME (TO SAVE AND INVEST IN PRODUCTIVE ASSETS LIKE LIVESTOCK AND SMALL BUSINESSES), IMPROVE HOME (THROUGH HOME IMPROVEMENT, RENT-TO-OWN, AND NEW HOME BUILDING), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY BUILDING TOILETS, WASH BASINS AND KITCHENS AT SCHOOLS, AND GROWING BREAKFAST INGREDIENTS). 8,852 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH A WEEKLY PHONE CALL AND BI-WEEKLY VERIFICATION REPORTING. THE REVIEWS CONFIRMED THAT THE GRANTEE WAS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
WAMUKISA SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
  		PO BOX 46
MPIGI    
UG 		2023-12-31 8,942 OUR LOCAL PARTNER WAMUKISA SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN UGANDA IN 2014 BASED UPON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. WAMUKISA IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS: GROW (TEACHING FAMILIES ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND ASSISTING THEM WITH BUILDING THEIR HOME GARDENS), BUILD (BUILDING ASSETS SUCH AS RAIN WATER HARVESTING KITS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO WATER), EARN (PROVIDING TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS).THESE THREE PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN HEALTH (BETTER NUTRITION), ACCESS RESOURCES (BY GIVING FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE AND INVEST IN THEIR COMMUNITY), EARN INCOME (BY INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, SMALL BUSINESS). 8,942 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JAN-DEC 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH A WEEKLY PHONE CALL AND BI-WEEKLY VERIFICATION REPORTING. ALSO, OUR PARTNER PROVIDED DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
SUNRISE ORGANIC AGRI-SHOP
  		COLONSABAK PUROK 5 BARAC
MANTANAO    
RP 		2023-12-31 3,120 OUR LOCAL PARTNER SUNRISE ORGANIC AGRI-SHOP WAS FOUNDED IN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES IN 2022 BASED ON THE IDEA THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ARE FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND CULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE. THE SHOP IS DEVELOPING INTO A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTS FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM: GROWING (TEACHING FAMILIES ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND ASSISTING THEM WITH BUILDING THEIR HOME GARDENS USING THE FOOD ALWAYS IN THE HOME (FAITH) METHOD OF GARDENING).THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING IMPACTS: STRENGTHEN FAMILY HEALTH (WITH BETTER NUTRITION), ENHANCE EDUCATION (BY IMPROVING CHILDREN'S HEALTH SO THAT THEY CAN INCREASE THEIR ATTENDANCE AND ATTENTIVENESS AT SCHOOL, EARN INCOME (BY SELLING SURPLUS VEGETABLES). 3,120 NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. JULY AND DECEMBER 2023 MONTHLY REPORTS   BETTER LIVES MONITORED THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL FUNDS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING VERIFICATION REPORTING: PROOF OF DELIVERY CONFIRMED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF DELIVERABLES BY WHATSAPP AND EMAILS, MONTHLY PHONE CALLS BY OUR SE ASIA MANAGER WITH THE SHOP MANAGER, TWO STORIES OF ACHIEVEMENT, BENEFITS, CHALLENGES & DREAMS (ABCD).

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DEVELOPMENT LOAN RECEIVABLE 239,429 228,271 228,271
OTHER ASSETS 1,201 850 850


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OUTREACH 142 0   107
SOFTWARE EXPENSES 1,008 0   756
INSURANCE 750 0   0
BANK FEES 407 407   0
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 815 0   611
REAL ESTATE OPERATING EXPENSES 3,093 0   3,093


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
PROGRAM RENTAL INCOME 15,480   15,480


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEVELOPMENT LOAN PAYABLE 118,267 118,267


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
HELP BETTER LIVES INC
EIN:
45-3309167
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAX 97 0   0