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Filing year 2023

BETTER BASICS INC

Birmingham, Alabama·EIN 63-1106040·NTEE I21Z · Crime & Legal-Related·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$2.6M
Total assets
$3.1M
Total expenses
$2.6M
Reported officers
25
Mission

BETTER BASICS WORKS TO ERADICATE ILLITERACY AMONG CHILDREN IN CENTRAL ALABAMA. WE DELIVER READING AND MATH INSTRUCTION AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER THE EDUCATIONALLY VULNERABLE.

Executive compensation

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.

Executive Director
25th percentile to median
$63k
$69k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 24 unpaid individuals.

Browse compensation in Crime & Legal-Related

Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETTER BASICS INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
2%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 21%

Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about BETTER BASICS INC

What does the Chief Executive Officer of BETTER BASICS INC earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BETTER BASICS INC received $63,389 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BETTER BASICS INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BETTER BASICS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETTER BASICS INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.

What are BETTER BASICS INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, BETTER BASICS INC reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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