Better Living Through Science, inc.

Dedicated to helping humanity through scientific research and education

aka มูลนิธิเพื่อชีวิตที่ดีกว่าโดยองค์ความรู้ทางวิทยาศาสตร์   |   Heathrow, FL   |  BetterLivingThroughScience.org
This organization has not appeared on the IRS Business Master File in a number of months. It may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
This organization's exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS for failure to file a Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF for 3 consecutive years. Further investigation and due diligence are warranted.

Mission

Dedicated to helping humanity through encouraging and supporting local primary age children in their education by providing food programs, school supply programs and direct support to the families. Poverty alleviation through education support.

Ruling year info

2018

CEO / Executive Director

Mr Matthew J Crawford

Main address

1655 Cherry Blossom Terrace, Brookhaven Manor C/O: George Prytula, III CPA

Heathrow, FL 32746 USA

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EIN

82-3088369

NTEE code info

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (U05)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The primary objective of Better Living Through Science is to help humanity through scientific research and education. BLTS believes that scientific research and education are of primary importance in permanently raising families and communities out of poverty as well as improving the health and happiness of all humans. BLTS also believes that research knowledge should be shared freely for the benefit of all humanity.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Phitsanulok Thailand Education Center

Construction, maintenance and utility budget

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
People of Southeast Asian descent
Young adults

Free breakfast and lunch for the students

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Providing school supplies for the children and classrooms

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Provide poverty alleviation through direct support, high quality free education support and scientific research.

To operate a research and education center in cooperation with a local municipality.
Research will always be opensource and freely available for the betterment of humanity and not a select few.
Education center will always be free to use by the local community for primary education of the children and continuing education for adults.

Donations to BLTS will support our efforts in helping humanity.
The founder of BLTS has pledged his continued support in perpetuity.

BLTS is currently working with the Royal Thai Government to obtain permits to operate in Thailand as a Non-Profit Foundation for the betterment of the people. Initial registration efforts began in January 2018 and are currently still ongoing in September of 2019.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Better Living Through Science, inc.

Board of directors
as of 11/21/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr Matthew Crawford

Better Living Through Science, inc.

Term: 2017 -

Anuradha Nandi

Better Living Through Science, inc.

Brianna Nicole Crawford

Better Living Through Science, inc.

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/16/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 10/03/2019

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.