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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER.

Totals

Total revenue
$13,032,832
Total expenses
$16,423,568
Contributions and grants received
$12,755,805
Grants paid
$10,832,084
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$255,295
Other revenue
$21,732
Total assets, end of year
$26,086,359
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,514,198
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$24,572,161
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$13,853,528
Management and general expenses
$2,570,040
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$13,853,528

Program services were 84.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $12,598,442

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $157,363

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $255,295 · excluded $255,295

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANOUS REVENUE

    total $21,732 · excluded $21,732

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $21,732

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $10,378,889 · program services $10,378,889

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $453,195 · program services $453,195

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $764,897 · program services $472,443 · management and general $292,454

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,570,974 · program services $892,892 · management and general $678,082

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $69,753 · program services $15,677 · management and general $54,076

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $392,849 · program services $233,475 · management and general $159,374

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $207,111 · program services $123,587 · management and general $83,524

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $108,073 · management and general $108,073

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $74,616 · program services $12,028 · management and general $62,588

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $71,285 · management and general $71,285

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,342,631 · program services $830,345 · management and general $512,286

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $53,703 · program services $11,508 · management and general $42,195

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $44,408 · program services $612 · management and general $43,796

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $127,904 · program services $625 · management and general $127,279

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $128,088 · management and general $128,088

  • 17 · Travel

    total $18,729 · program services $5,646 · management and general $13,083

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $21,241 · program services $10,358 · management and general $10,883

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $28,483 · management and general $28,483

  • 24a · Other expenses: STIPENDS

    total $390,308 · program services $390,308

  • 24b · Other expenses: PUBLIC AFFAIRS

    total $73,200 · management and general $73,200

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $57,534 · program services $216 · management and general $57,318

  • 24d · Other expenses: MEALS

    total $45,691 · program services $21,724 · management and general $23,967

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $6 · management and general $6

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $4,751,149 · end of year $3,658,307

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $17,257,201 · end of year $11,542,801

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $7,168,285 · end of year $10,414,112

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $25,754 · end of year $118,836

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $46,630

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $46,630

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $442,064 · end of year $352,303

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $762,112 · end of year $597,331

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $482,877 · end of year $565,351

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $436,567 · end of year $351,516

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $27,635,434 · end of year $24,487,511

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $327,463 · end of year $84,650

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF ITS REGION'S RESIDENTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ACTION AROUND THE TRIPLE AIM (BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE, REDUCED COST).

Activities or mission (Part I)

PROMOTING HEALTH OF THE REGION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ACTION AROUND THE TRIPLE AIM.

  • ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITIES OF HEALTH:AS LEAD FOR THE SPOKANE REGION, COORDINATES A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIP WORKING ACROSS ALL SECTORS TO DEVELOP SHARED PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS TO IMPROVE HEALTH. ACH IS A KEY COMPONENT OF HEALTHIER WASHINGTON, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S COORDINATED EFFORT TO HELP INSURE BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE AND LOWER COSTS. THIS EFFORT RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY. WORK IN THIS PROGRAM EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2018 AND 2019. FUNDING IS FROM A MEDICAID 1115 WAIVER MANAGED BY THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY.

    Expenses $8,708,729 · Grants $8,708,729

  • DOH COVID CARE:BHT ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE REGIONAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID. UTILIZING A COMMUNITY BASED WORKFORCE WE PROVIDED ASSITANCEFOR RENTAL AND UTLITY ASSITANCE, FOOD BOXES, AND PPE.

    Expenses $1,309,714 · Grants $558,056

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION)COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE BY TRAINING NEW AND EXISTING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) AND HEALTH SUPPORT WORKERS WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY AND SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $454,734

  • WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEDIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, EFFECTIVE, AND MEANINGFUL APPROACH TO PROVIDING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH DIGITAL NAVIGATION SERVICES THROUGH DIGITAL NAVIGATORS AS TRUSTED GUIDES. THE INTENT IS TO EXPAND THE CURRENT NETWORK OF RESOURCES IN BHT'S ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITY OF HEALTH'S REGION, FOR WHICH BHT PROVIDES COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS), TO INCLUDE THE RESOURCING OF DIGITAL ACCESS IN THE FORM OF DIGITAL NAVIGATION DESIGNATION. THE SIX COUNTIES SERVED BY THIS PROJECT HAVE ADVERSLEY AND/OR DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED POPULATION FOR DIGITAL ACCESS.

    Expenses $425,673 · Grants $327,587

  • OTHER

    Expenses $2,954,678 · Grants $1,237,712

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Alison Poulsen

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $246,672
    From this org
    $186,189
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $60,483
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $186,189
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $17,250
    Nontaxable benefits
    $43,233
    Filer's total
    $246,672
  • Kim Heath

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $228,644
    From this org
    $171,016
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $57,628
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $171,016
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $24,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,628
    Filer's total
    $228,644
  • Hadda Estrada

    CHIEF EQUITY AND STRATEGY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $219,606
    From this org
    $160,165
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $59,441
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,165
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $19,642
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,799
    Filer's total
    $219,606
  • Rachel Chelsea Ferguson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $14,075
    From this org
    $14,075
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Tamika Lamere

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $9,000
    From this org
    $9,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Stephanie Courtney

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $7,700
    From this org
    $7,700
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Luke Baumgarten

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $6,100
    From this org
    $6,100
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kiara Kj January

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $6,100
    From this org
    $6,100
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Jennyfer Mesa

    BOARD VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $4,500
    From this org
    $4,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kaitlyn Chapman

    DIRECTOR (THROUGH DECEMBER 2023)

    Total calculated
    $4,000
    From this org
    $4,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kurtis Robinson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,600
    From this org
    $3,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Ash Riant

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,400
    From this org
    $3,400
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Lacey Bacon

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Shawn Brigman

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Beverly Sarles

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kiana McKenna

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Bryan Raines

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Ryann Louie

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $1,500
    From this org
    $1,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Zeke Smith

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Lynn Kimball

    BOARD SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Dave Iverson

    BOARD TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Pam Parr

    PAST BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Leanne Berge

    DIRECTOR (THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • David Crump

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Freda Gandy

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Julie Honekamp

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kelli Houston

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Ricki Peone

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Blake Redding

    DIRECTOR (THROUGH APRIL 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Juliana Repp

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Fawn Schott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Kevin Stark

    DIRECTOR (THROUGH DECEMBER 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3
  • Mark Wakai

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
11 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202433179349304883

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