Better Bucks of Sierra Vista

Private foundation Sierra Vista, AZ EIN: 86-4002009

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sierra Vista, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $64K in total assets.

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista at a glance

Total assets
$63,540
+129.8% vs 2022
Revenue (2023)
$83,070
+69.8% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$47,176
+121.6% vs 2022
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesDistributable Amount
2023$63,540$83,070$47,176$2,244
2022$27,646$48,936$21,290$114

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Better Bucks of Sierra Vista reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista is led by Scott Borgstad, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Scott Borgstad

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Hale

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eva Dickerson

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Better Bucks of Sierra Vista

How large is Better Bucks of Sierra Vista?

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista reported $64K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.

What is Better Bucks of Sierra Vista?

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sierra Vista, AZ. It holds $64K in total assets as of 2023.

How much is Better Bucks of Sierra Vista required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Better Bucks of Sierra Vista reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Better Bucks of Sierra Vista's EIN?

Better Bucks of Sierra Vista's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-4002009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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