A Better City Initiative Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better City Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2007, with $337,900 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
14 Beacon St Ste 402, Boston, MA, 02108 EIN 56-2605048 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$338K
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$355K
Net assets
$180K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better City Initiative Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better City Initiative Inc: 6 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better City Initiative Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better City Initiative Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14 Beacon St Ste 402, Boston, MA, 02108
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $875K (FY2015) to $338K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $140KNet assets $180K
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$319K
Total liabilities
$140K
Net assets
$180K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,900▲2.9% | $355,062▲8.9% | $179,718▼8.7% | $319,432▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $328,465▼22.0% | $326,132▼6.0% | $196,882▲1.2% | $285,978▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $421,161▲325% | $347,049▼11.4% | $194,549▲61.5% | $304,947▲79.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $99,202▼76.7% | $391,631▼9.4% | $120,437▼70.8% | $169,877▼73.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $425,312▲136% | $432,133▲25.6% | $412,866▼1.6% | $637,125▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $180,293▲4.3% | $344,095▲25.4% | $419,687▼28.1% | $475,159▼30.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $172,833▲120% | $274,414▼49.6% | $583,489▼14.8% | $684,524▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $78,399▼91.8% | $544,653▼1.8% | $685,070▼40.5% | $775,450▼44.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $960,396▲9.7% | $554,918▲12.1% | $1,151,324▲54.4% | $1,406,708▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $875,342 | $495,241 | $745,846 | $885,318 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $258K total
7 grants to A Better City Initiative Inc totaling $258K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation Inc | Community health | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2020 | $55,250 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Support city services | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2017 | $68,454 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Support for city services | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2016 | $49,077 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better City Initiative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better City Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2605048, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better City Initiative Inc's EIN?
- A Better City Initiative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2605048.
- How much revenue does A Better City Initiative Inc report?
- A Better City Initiative Inc reported $337,900 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better City Initiative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better City Initiative Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better City Initiative Inc (EIN 56-2605048) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.