A Better City Initiative Inc
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.
A Better City Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: A Better City Initiative Inc gave $324K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $324K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,232
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $324,232
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $324,232
- Total assets
- $466,746
- +46.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Better City Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Better City Inc ($324K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A Better City Initiative Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2023) to $382K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better City Inc Boston, MA | Project Expenses | $324,232 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466,746 | $533,125 | $324,920 | $324,232 | 1 | $2,425 |
| 2024 | $319,432 | $337,900 | $355,062 | $344,793 | 1 | $150 |
| 2023 | $285,978 | $328,465 | $326,132 | $315,572 | 1 | $160 |
| 2022 | $304,947 | $421,161 | $347,049 | $334,649 | 1 | $234 |
| 2021 | $169,877 | $99,202 | $391,631 | $381,576 | 1 | $202 |
| 2020 | $637,125 | $425,312 | $432,133 | — | — | $312 |
About A Better City Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Better City Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $324K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Better City Initiative Inc is led by Kathryn Dineen, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn Dineen
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Tierney
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Pinado
Treasurer & Director
Clerk & Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Grob
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edward Ladd (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Richard Dimino (2020–2023) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Douglas McGarrah (2020–2021) — Chairman & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Better City Initiative Inc
How much does A Better City Initiative Inc give each year?
A Better City Initiative Inc gave $324K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $345K across 1 grant.
How large is A Better City Initiative Inc?
A Better City Initiative Inc reported $467K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $533K.
What is A Better City Initiative Inc?
A Better City Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Boston, MA. It holds $467K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A Better City Initiative Inc operate?
A Better City Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is A Better City Initiative Inc's EIN?
A Better City Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2605048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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