2026-02-10T10:58:24-08:00 2025-05-31 742981758 Dunagan Jack LLP 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 102 Austin TX 78759 990 2024-06-01 237307276 Better ATX BETT 5124583716 4901 Burnet Road Austin TX 78756 Linda Ford President 2026-02-10 true true Nicole Powell P00543197 5124208997 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Linda Ford 4901 Burnet Road Austin TX 78756 3519814 false X www.betteratx.org X 1973 TX The Organization is 100% volunteer-led and deeply rooted in the belief that local action creates lasting change. Our members are dedicated to providing direct services that address specific, basic needs of children, adults, and families in the Greater Austin area. 11 11 0 365 0 1879559 1937739 36928 38921 55595 69916 24710 18231 1996792 2064807 1362936 1247388 0 0 0 349019 478169 585168 1841105 1832556 155687 232251 4937858 5246682 58634 114507 4879224 5132175 X To transform the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs. false false 868274 729824 Better ATX Clothes for Kids provides new school clothing, shoes, and toiletries to underserved students, helping them feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed in the classroom and beyond. 140515 117547 Better ATX Toy Cart brings joy to children and their families at Dell Children's Medical Center with volunteer-delivered toys, books, and games-offering comfort during hospital stays. 120471 112091 Better ATX Scholars covers tuition, books, and fees for Austin Community College students with financial need and pairs each with an advocate for ongoing support to increase success outcomes. 105235 105235 The Organization donated a van wrap and rolling book carts to Austin ISD. The van will be used to deliver books used for the district's summer reading program. Additionally, the Organization selected five surrounding school districts to provide one-time donations to decrease students' school lunch debts. 87337 80127 Better ATX School Communities is a two-year partnership with two underserved schools, providing volunteer and financial support to boost student success, teacher satisfaction, and family engagement. 82053 78448 Better ATX Families delivers essential household items to families experiencing hardship or transition, offering practical support and hope as they rebuild. 23554 23554 Better ATX WasteNot supports the environment by redistributing surplus Thrift House donations to local nonprofits, ensuring useful goods reach families and individuals who need them most. 562 562 Better ATX Assault Survivors supports young assault survivors at Dell Children's with comforting items like clothing, stuffed animals, and journals-restoring dignity and a sense of safety. 38921 The Organization's programs are conducted by unpaid volunteer members who provide valuable services to individuals within the community. 298741 287926 38921 1428001 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 4 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true false true true false false false X X X Martha Benfield 5124583716 4901 Burnet Road Austin TX 78756 X Linda Noy President 32.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Linda Ford President Elect 26.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Ottenbacher Treasurer 16.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane Traugott VP-Philanthropy 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Cowan VP-Resource Dev 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Touchet VP-Membership 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Glenda Moore VP-Strat Plan 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Deborah Hornickel VP-Mrktng/Comm 16.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Judy Kjelland VP-Finance 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Anna Stewart VP-Technology 16.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tracy Burger Rec Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1937739 1428479 1937739 Member activities 813410 9326 9326 Membership Dues & Assessments 813410 29595 29595 38921 69916 69916 0 0 8314 8314 8314 8314 0 0 0 1455007 1455007 0 Other revenues 900099 9917 9917 9917 2064807 38921 88147 306516 306516 940872 940872 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146452 61480 5475 79497 0 0 0 0 0 73972 31807 3699 38466 25499 10965 1275 13259 Professional fees 108661 46724 5433 56504 Miscellaneous 102741 8611 1643 92487 Supplies 49653 20429 2934 26290 Credit card fees 41793 41793 36397 597 35077 723 1832556 1428001 55536 349019 X 566 500 1285420 1710517 0 0 0 0 0 245903 130579 2917 1012 3811877 1179515 2549390 2632362 0 600000 600000 0 0 253662 171712 4937858 5246682 30794 89020 27840 25487 58634 114507 X 4642193 4890281 237031 241894 4879224 5132175 4937858 5246682 X 232251 2550 18150 X false true X true false X 708705 1364063 1820646 1879559 1937739 7710712 29550 35474 36832 36928 38921 177705 391957 868200 1207478 1301042 1455007 5223684 0 0 1130212 2267737 3064956 3217529 3431667 13112101 5875 825 3825 825 825 12175 0 5875 825 3825 825 825 12175 13099926 4354 769 37338 73794 78230 194485 0 4354 769 37338 73794 78230 194485 0 21714 23786 5550 6511 9917 67478 1156280 2292292 3107844 3297834 3519814 13374064 0.97950 0.98140 0.01450 0.01050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 253662 18150 100100 171712 219644 354 33664 253662 120756 100275 -1387 219644 129243 250 -8737 120756 100537 250 28456 129243 1.00000 true false false 1399120 1399120 2075125 1039226 1035899 129778 105437 24341 207854 34852 173002 2632362 600000 2085507 2550 18150 20700 2064807 2064807 1832556 1832556 1832556 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Better ATX, Inc. Endowment Fund is held and administered by Austin Community Foundation. The endowment provides unrestricted earnings to support the Organization's operations and programs. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Change in value of beneficial interest $18150 true Austin Community College Fdn 5930 Middle Fiskville Road Austin TX 78752 742639966 501(c)(3) 97600 0 Scholarships Austin ISD 1111 W 6th Street Austin TX 78703 746000064 Gov't 0 42486 Cost Books, teacher, and school requests Education Austin Public Education Fund 4000 S I-35 Frontage Rd Austin TX 78701 742654168 501(c)(3) 30000 0 Reduce school lunch debt Austin Voices for Edu & Youth 5221 Ledesma Road Austin TX 78721 743017284 501(c)(3) 0 15426 Thrift store Books, clothing, supplies Assistance Lake Travis ISD 3322 Ranch Road 620 South Austin TX 78738 742187328 Gov't 15000 0 Reduce school lunch debt Leander Edu Excellence Fnd PO Box 218 Leander TX 78646 205464545 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Reduce school lunch debt Manor ISD 10335 US Hwy 290E Manor TX 78653 746003097 Gov't 0 37641 Cost Teacher and school requests Education assistance Pflugerville ISD 1401 W Pecan Street Pflugerville TX 78660 746001874 Gov't 20000 0 Reduce school lunch debt RRISD Education Foundation 595 Round Rock West Dr 404 Round Rock TX 78681 742488709 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Reduce school lunch debt 9 0 New school clothes for students 9135 719102 Cost Clothes and grooming kits Comfort items for kids in hospital 17500 117547 Cost A gift of a book and a toy or game Family assistance 332 78448 Cost Emergency assistance Discretionary funds for scholars 16 14491 Clothes and comfort items for kids 224 562 Cost Clothes Books for students 12560 10722 Cost Books Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used *Austin Community College Foundation - The Organization receives financial statements each semester from ACCF for each scholar. Unused funds are rolled over and used the following semester. Comparisons are made each semester to see that the accounts are accurate.*Manor and Austin Independent School Districts - The Organization purchases items for each selected school and most items are delivered directly to the schools. For each delivery, the receiving employee fills out an acknowledgment form. The acknowledgment form includes the date of receipt, delivery carrier, address received, a description of items, and is signed by the school employee. Some purchases are received by the Organization and delivered to the selected school or district. X 5400 X 1423079 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 * Voting Membership* Non-Voting Membership * Limited Service * Associate * Sustainer * PALS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The Board is elected by voting members at the election meeting in April each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The general membership votes and approves the budget, changes in bylaws and slate of officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is prepared by the Organization's CPA and reviewed by the Treasurer. Then it is forwarded to the entire Board before it is finalized and filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Certain documents available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in value of beneficial interest = $18150