Better Future Project Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Better Future Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2014, with $843,593 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
30 Bow St, Cambridge, MA, 02138 EIN 47-1015198 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$844K
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$634K
Net assets
$619K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Better Future Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +25% 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 Better Future Project Inc: 12 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A 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 Better Future Project 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 Better Future Project Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 30 Bow St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $478K (FY2014) to $844K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64KNet assets $619K
Operating margin
24.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$683K
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$619K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,593▲18.7% | $633,986▼15.2% | $618,712▲52.1% | $682,846▲48.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $710,439▲13.5% | $747,266▼6.9% | $406,686▼4.5% | $460,785▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $625,844▼31.2% | $803,001▼52.8% | $426,036▼29.4% | $481,840▼30.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $909,698▼43.7% | $1,699,629▲75.2% | $603,193▼56.7% | $693,403▼56.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,615,510▲85.6% | $970,348▲17.1% | $1,393,124▲86.3% | $1,585,904▲103% | 990 |
| 2019 | $870,647▲27.0% | $828,717▲48.4% | $747,962▲5.9% | $781,670▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $685,688▼2.5% | $558,545▼9.1% | $706,032▲22.0% | $731,209▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $703,408▲33.2% | $614,220▲34.1% | $578,889▲18.2% | $599,836▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $527,948▼29.5% | $457,958▲5.4% | $489,701▲13.2% | $503,228▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $749,038▲56.8% | $434,399▲20.8% | $432,453▲267% | $444,044▲277% | 990 |
| 2014 | $477,563 | $359,749 | $117,814 | $117,814 | 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 · $1.3M total
35 grants to Better Future Project Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2024 | $115,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support for ongoing programming in 2024 | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2023 | $210,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support for ongoing programming in 2023 | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,300 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Environment/wildlife/agriculture | 2022 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | 350ma, general support | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2021 | $270,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,575 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,575 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $5,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $120,649 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Better Future Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Better Future Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1015198, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Better Future Project Inc's EIN?
- Better Future Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1015198.
- How much revenue does Better Future Project Inc report?
- Better Future Project Inc reported $843,593 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Better Future Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Better Future Project Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Better Future Project Inc (EIN 47-1015198) 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.