Civic Intelligence

A Better City Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-3036987

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 15, 2016

Organization Profilewww.abettercity.org

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33 Broad Street 3RD FLOORBoston, MA 02109

(617) 502-6240

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

26th percentile

-1.6%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$453,015

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-7.4%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,488,865

Down $119,585 (-7.4%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$1,228,918

Down $38,644 (-3.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$259,947

Down $80,941 (-24%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,377,899

Up $349,928 (+17%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$2,416,543

Up $422,145 (+21%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$38,644

Down $72,217 (-215%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,131,278Liabilities 2011: $162,733Net Assets 2011: $968,5452011Assets 2012: $1,270,531Liabilities 2012: $152,957Net Assets 2012: $1,117,5742012Assets 2013: $1,471,695Liabilities 2013: $237,706Net Assets 2013: $1,233,9892013Assets 2014: $1,608,450Liabilities 2014: $340,888Net Assets 2014: $1,267,5622014Assets 2015: $1,488,865Liabilities 2015: $259,947Net Assets 2015: $1,228,9182015Assets 2016: $2,081,013Liabilities 2016: $628,400Net Assets 2016: $1,452,6132016Assets 2017: $2,090,225Liabilities 2017: $662,176Net Assets 2017: $1,428,0492017Assets 2018: $1,967,375Liabilities 2018: $986,684Net Assets 2018: $980,6912018Assets 2019: $2,116,039Liabilities 2019: $1,108,350Net Assets 2019: $1,007,6892019Assets 2020: $2,160,014Liabilities 2020: $1,256,715Net Assets 2020: $903,2992020Assets 2021: $2,561,049Liabilities 2021: $1,475,148Net Assets 2021: $1,085,9012021Assets 2022: $3,521,469Liabilities 2022: $2,532,303Net Assets 2022: $989,1662022Assets 2023: $2,979,350Liabilities 2023: $1,992,339Net Assets 2023: $987,0112023Assets 2024: $2,659,133Liabilities 2024: $1,670,568Net Assets 2024: $988,5652024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,488,865
Liabilities$259,947
Net Assets$1,228,918
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,396,251Expenses 2011: $1,356,138Net Income 2011: $40,1132011Revenue 2012: $1,452,456Expenses 2012: $1,303,427Net Income 2012: $149,0292012Revenue 2013: $1,543,429Expenses 2013: $1,427,014Net Income 2013: $116,4152013Revenue 2014: $2,027,971Expenses 2014: $1,994,398Net Income 2014: $33,5732014Revenue 2015: $2,377,899Expenses 2015: $2,416,543Net Income 2015: -$38,6442015Revenue 2016: $2,258,865Expenses 2016: $2,040,057Net Income 2016: $218,8082016Revenue 2017: $2,665,517Expenses 2017: $2,708,543Net Income 2017: -$43,0262017Revenue 2018: $2,360,825Expenses 2018: $2,795,979Net Income 2018: -$435,1542018Revenue 2019: $2,457,304Expenses 2019: $2,463,805Net Income 2019: -$6,5012019Revenue 2020: $2,211,439Expenses 2020: $2,345,830Net Income 2020: -$134,3912020Revenue 2021: $2,516,583Expenses 2021: $2,354,908Net Income 2021: $161,6752021Revenue 2022: $2,517,598Expenses 2022: $2,614,333Net Income 2022: -$96,7352022Revenue 2023: $2,489,114Expenses 2023: $2,491,269Net Income 2023: -$2,1552023Revenue 2024: $2,448,850Expenses 2024: $2,465,893Net Income 2024: -$17,0432024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,377,899
Expenses$2,416,543
Net Income-$38,644
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,447,204
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The current mission of the organization includes, but is not limited to, particiapting on behalf of its membership in the development, planning, design, and construction of projects, policies and programs designed for the betterment of the city of boston, its businesses and its residents.

Advocate for Boston Businesses

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,238,520$1,195,396▼ $43,124
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$127,884$139,472▲ $11,588
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$130,449$64,798▼ $65,651
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$55,526$55,340▼ $186
Accounts Receivable$50,000$25,000▼ $25,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,071$8,859▲ $2,788
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,608,450$1,488,865▼ $119,585
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$215,120$166,730▼ $48,390
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$125,768$93,217▼ $32,551
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$340,888$259,947▼ $80,941
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,215,725$1,179,272▼ $36,453
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$51,837$49,646▼ $2,191
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,267,562$1,228,918▼ $38,644
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,608,450$1,488,865▼ $119,585

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$55,340$157,154-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Richard DiminoPresidentFT$407,515$45,500$453,015
Thomas J NallyPlanning DirectorFT$101,359$7,500$108,859

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Board of DirectorsSee Attached List
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,430,933
Investment Income
$3,497
Other Revenue
$943,469
Change in Net Assets
$-38,644

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,377,899
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$69,305
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,447,204
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,377,899
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,277,535
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,139,008
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses---$688,987
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$508,874
Other Salaries and Wages---$460,659
Occupancy---$118,404
Pension Plan Contributions---$88,359
Travel---$62,424
Payroll Taxes---$59,316
Office Expenses---$41,951
Other Employee Benefits---$21,800
Depreciation Depletion---$15,000
Other Expenses---$8,040
Fees for Services Lobbying---$436
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$2,416,543

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,485,848
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,416,543
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,416,543
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$69,305
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$207,050
Fundraising Direct Expenses$69,305
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Awards Dinner$207,050$207,050$69,305$137,745
Total Events$207,050$207,050$69,305$137,745
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 was provided to the organization's governing body at their annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest is discussed at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15(A) and (B)

“15A) The board of directors meet annually to review the performance of the President/CEO and decide on the amount of compensation. 15B) The President/CEO meets with the board of directors annually to discuss performance of key employees to determine the compensation amounts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflicts of interest policies, and financial statements are available to the public at the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better City Inc
EIN
04-3036987
In Care Of
% ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
Phone
6175026240
Address
33 Broad Street 3RD FLOOR, Boston, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
Richard a Dimino
Title
President
Phone
6175026241
Signed
2016-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard a Dimino
Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
134
Independent Board Members
134
Employees
19

Preparer

Firm
Withumsmithbrownpc
Address
155 SEAPORT BOULEVARD, BOSTON, MA 02210
Preparer
James D Browne
Phone
6172273333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XI Line 2C

“The Board of Directors of the Organization, along with Richard Dimino, President, and Elizabeth Sullivan, Administrative Director, Assumes responsibility of the audit and any correspondence with the auditors”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“DESCRIPTION:Contributions TOTAL EXPENSES:11103”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“Description:printing total expenses:2682”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“DESCRIPTION:Consultants Special Projects TOTAL EXPENSES:734389”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“Description:advertising total expenses:74”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“DESCRIPTION:Reimbursement of Overhead TOTAL EXPENSES:-59261”

Financial Statement Notes

Oth Amts included in financials not in the return Revenue

“Special event expenses”

Oth Amts included in financials not in the return Expense

“special event expenses”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt215A) The board of directors meet annually to review the performance of the President/CEO and decide on the amount of compensation. 15B) The President/CEO meets with the board of directors annually to discuss performance of key employees to determine the compensation amounts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board of Directors of the Organization, along with Richard Dimino, President, and Elizabeth Sullivan, Administrative Director, Assumes responsibility of the audit and any correspondence with the auditors
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6DESCRIPTION:PRINTING TOTAL EXPENSES:2682
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7DESCRIPTION:Consultants Special Projects TOTAL EXPENSES:734389
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8DESCRIPTION:ADVERTISING TOTAL EXPENSES:74
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,488,865
Liabilities
$259,947
Net assets
$1,228,918
Revenue
$2,377,899
Expenses
$2,416,543
Net income
-$38,644
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.66$1.67$0.99$2.45$2.47$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$1.99$0.99$2.49$2.49$0.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.52$2.53$0.99$2.52$2.61$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.56$1.48$1.09$2.52$2.35$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$1.26$0.90$2.21$2.35$0.13
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.12$1.11$1.01$2.46$2.46$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.97$0.99$0.98$2.36$2.80$0.44
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.09$0.66$1.43$2.67$2.71$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.08$0.63$1.45$2.26$2.04$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.26$1.23$2.38$2.42$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.61$0.34$1.27$2.03$1.99$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.47$0.24$1.23$1.54$1.43$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.27$0.15$1.12$1.45$1.30$0.15
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.16$0.97$1.40$1.36$0.04