Civic Intelligence

A Better City Initiative Inc

EIN 56-2605048 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

To promote the economic growth and enhance the quality of life in the city of boston and the boston metropolitan region, and of other urban areas, by participating in the planning and implementation of transportation, land development, and environmental projects and services.

14 Beacon Street 402Boston, MA 02108

abettercity.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-5.1%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$334,489

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 99.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

69th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

2.9%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$319,432

Up $33,454 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$139,714

Up $50,618 (+57%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$179,718

Down $17,164 (-8.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$337,900

Up $9,435 (+2.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$355,062

Up $28,930 (+8.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$17,162

Down $19,495 (-836%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $380,363Liabilities 2011: $34,325Net Assets 2011: $346,0382011Assets 2012: $507,853Liabilities 2012: $92,936Net Assets 2012: $414,9172012Assets 2013: $513,265Liabilities 2013: $60,450Net Assets 2013: $452,8152013Assets 2014: $493,629Liabilities 2014: $127,884Net Assets 2014: $365,7452014Assets 2015: $885,318Liabilities 2015: $139,472Net Assets 2015: $745,8462015Assets 2016: $1,406,708Liabilities 2016: $255,384Net Assets 2016: $1,151,3242016Assets 2017: $775,450Liabilities 2017: $90,380Net Assets 2017: $685,0702017Assets 2018: $684,524Liabilities 2018: $101,035Net Assets 2018: $583,4892018Assets 2019: $475,159Liabilities 2019: $55,472Net Assets 2019: $419,6872019Assets 2020: $637,125Liabilities 2020: $224,259Net Assets 2020: $412,8662020Assets 2021: $169,877Liabilities 2021: $49,440Net Assets 2021: $120,4372021Assets 2022: $304,947Liabilities 2022: $110,398Net Assets 2022: $194,5492022Assets 2023: $285,978Liabilities 2023: $89,096Net Assets 2023: $196,8822023Assets 2024: $319,432Liabilities 2024: $139,714Net Assets 2024: $179,7182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$319,432
Liabilities$139,714
Net Assets$179,718
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $334,640Expenses 2011: $162,097Net Income 2011: $172,5432011Revenue 2012: $484,048Expenses 2012: $415,169Net Income 2012: $68,8792012Revenue 2013: $396,858Expenses 2013: $358,960Net Income 2013: $37,8982013Revenue 2014: $365,415Expenses 2014: $452,485Net Income 2014: -$87,0702014Revenue 2015: $875,342Expenses 2015: $495,241Net Income 2015: $380,1012015Revenue 2016: $960,396Expenses 2016: $554,918Net Income 2016: $405,4782016Revenue 2017: $78,399Expenses 2017: $544,653Net Income 2017: -$466,2542017Revenue 2018: $172,833Expenses 2018: $274,414Net Income 2018: -$101,5812018Revenue 2019: $180,293Expenses 2019: $344,095Net Income 2019: -$163,8022019Revenue 2020: $425,312Expenses 2020: $432,133Net Income 2020: -$6,8212020Revenue 2021: $99,202Expenses 2021: $391,631Net Income 2021: -$292,4292021Revenue 2022: $421,161Expenses 2022: $347,049Net Income 2022: $74,1122022Revenue 2023: $328,465Expenses 2023: $326,132Net Income 2023: $2,3332023Revenue 2024: $337,900Expenses 2024: $355,062Net Income 2024: -$17,1622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$337,900
Expenses$355,062
Net Income-$17,162
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$319,432
Liabilities
$139,714
Net assets
$179,718
Revenue
$337,900
Expenses
$355,062
Net income
-$17,162
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.14$0.18$0.34$0.36$0.02
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.09$0.20$0.33$0.33$0.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.11$0.19$0.42$0.35$0.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.05$0.12$0.10$0.39$0.29
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.22$0.41$0.43$0.43$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.48$0.06$0.42$0.18$0.34$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.10$0.58$0.17$0.27$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.09$0.69$0.08$0.54$0.47
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.26$1.15$0.96$0.55$0.41
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.14$0.75$0.88$0.50$0.38
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.13$0.37$0.37$0.45$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.06$0.45$0.40$0.36$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.09$0.41$0.48$0.42$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.03$0.35$0.33$0.16$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$337,900
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Working with our related organization, a better city, inc., we promote the economic growth and enhance the quality of life in the city of boston, boston metropolitan region, and other urban areas, by participating in the planning and implementation of transportation, land development, and environmental projects.

Working with our related organization, a better city, inc., we promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life in the city of boston and the boston metropolitan region, and of other urban areas, by participating in the the planning and implementation of transportation, land development and environmental projects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$268,102$313,501▲ $45,399
Pledges and Grants Receivable$7,500--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,376$5,931▼ $4,445
Total Assets$285,978$319,432▲ $33,454
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$89,096$139,714▲ $50,618
Total Liabilities$89,096$139,714▲ $50,618
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$148,280$128,487▼ $19,793
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$48,602$51,231▲ $2,629
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$196,882$179,718▼ $17,164
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$285,978$319,432▲ $33,454
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James TierneyChairman, Director
Kathryn DineenPresident & CEO
Elizabeth GrobClerk, Director
Jeanne PinadoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$335,250
Program Service Revenue
$2,500
Investment Income
$150
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$325,250
Change in Net Assets
$-17,162
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$344,793
Other Expenses$10,269
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$344,793--$344,793
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,269-$10,269
Total Functional Expenses$344,793$10,269$0$355,062
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
A Better City IncBoston, MAC(6)Project Expenses$344,793
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliate$139,714
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 was reviewed by the independent accounting consultant, the administrative director and the audit committee prior to submission.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is discussed at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to the public at the organization's office and at the website of the attorney general of massachusetts.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better City Initiative Inc
EIN
56-2605048
Phone
6175026240
Address
14 BEACON STREET 402, BOSTON, MA 02108

Signing Officer

Name
Kathryn Dineen
Title
President & CEO
Phone
6175026240
Signed
2025-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathryn Dineen
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Smith Sullivan & Brown Pc
Address
80 FLANDERS ROAD SUITE 302, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
Preparer
Sandra M Brown CPA
Phone
5088717178
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Based on the evaluation of the organization's tax positions, management believes all positions taken would be upheld under an examination. Therefore, no provision for the effects of uncertain tax positions has been recorded for the year ended december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT, THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE AND AT THE WEBSITE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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