Boston Municipal Research Bureau Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Boston Municipal Research Bureau Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Municipal Research Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Boston Municipal Research Bureau Inc generated $644.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $751.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MONITOR AND PUBLISH ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE RESEARCH IN PROBLEMS OF ADMINISTRATION AFFECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON. INFORM PUBLIC ABOUT FINANCING AND ASSIST OFFICIALS IN IMPROVING PUBLIC MANAGEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donald Baldini Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Lee Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pasquale Nuzzo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita S Agajanian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark J Flaherty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zoya Puri Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $275,900 |
Fundraising events | $341,900 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,133 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $769,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $34,753 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$166,355 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $644,487 |
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. | $317,603 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,488 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $208,905 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,566 |
Payroll taxes | $37,111 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $99,796 |
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 | $7,227 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $516 |
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 | $199 |
Insurance | $4,153 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $751,515 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,518 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,500 |
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 | $4,473 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $659 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,510,734 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,545,884 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,055 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $90,055 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,305,829 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
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 | $1,545,884 |