Better Business Bureau Inc is located in Marlborough, MA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Better Business Bureau Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Better Business Bureau Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE HIGHEST ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF-REGULATION, CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EDUCATION SERVICE EXCELLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THEIR COMMUNITIES AS FOLLOWS: PROVIDE REPORTS ON BUSINESS FIRMS THAT ARE HELPFUL TO CONSUMERS. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SYSTEM RESPONDS TO MILLIONS OF SUCH INQUIRIES A YEAR, AS WELL AS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT CHARITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE BUREAU PROVIDES A THIRD PARTY ARBITRATION PROGRAM TO RESOLVE CONSUMER/BUSINESS DISPUTES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kevin J Sanders President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $466,961 |
Paula Fleming Chief Marking & Sales Officer | Officer | 40 | $194,223 |
Lisa Ventura CFO | Officer | 40 | $194,001 |
Vincent J Spoto Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Sean Cutting Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alan Schlosberg Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $546,284 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $546,284 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,445,345 |
Investment income | $16,597 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,008,226 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,016,853 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,016,853 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,439,559 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $537,554 |
Payroll taxes | $162,279 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,813 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,590 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,485,390 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $214,854 |
Travel | $8,940 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,367 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $205,603 |
Total functional expenses | $5,789,315 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,678,896 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,460,659 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $131,259 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,445 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40,916 |
Total assets | $5,408,175 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,054 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,996 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $18,318 |
Total liabilities | $237,368 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,170,807 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,408,175 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better Business Bureau Inc has recieved totaling $100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mazar Charitable Foundation Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
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