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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$319K
+11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$345K
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$345K
+9.3% YoY
About A Better City Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Better City Initiative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $345K. Net investment income was $150.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $319,432 | $285,978 | $304,947 |
| Revenue | $337,900 | $328,465 | $421,161 |
| Expenses | $355,062 | $326,132 | $347,049 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $150 | $160 | $234 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include A Better City Inc ($344,793).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER CITY INC BOSTON, MA | PROJECT EXPENSES | $344,793 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN DINEEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
| JAMES TIERNEY | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JEANNE PINADO | TREASURER | — | — |
| ELIZABETH GROB | CLERK, DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Better City Initiative Inc?
A Better City Initiative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $319K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is A Better City Initiative Inc?
As of 2024, A Better City Initiative Inc holds $319K in total assets with $338K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $345K in 2024.
Where does A Better City Initiative Inc operate?
A Better City Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does A Better City Initiative Inc award?
In 2024, A Better City Initiative Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $345K — an average of about $345K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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