Better Government Association Inc

Organization Overview

Better Government Association Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1950. 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 12/2021, Better Government Association Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Government Association 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 12/2021, Better Government Association Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO FIGHT WASTE, CORRUPTION AND INEFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT IN ILLINOIS BY USING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM TECHNIQUES, LITIGATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY SUTDIES TO EXPOSE PROBLEMS, INFORM CITIZENS ABOUT THE OPERATIONS OF THEIR GOVERNMENT AND LAY THE GROUND WORK FOR SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INVESTIGATIVE - THE BGA'S TEAM OF AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISTS EXAMINES THE USE AND MISUSE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN CHICAGO, THE SUBURBS AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. IT EXPOSES MISCONDUCT, HYPOCRISY AND WASTE WHILE ALSO BREAKING DOWN COMPLEX ISSUES THROUGH IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATIVE STORIES, DETAILED EXPLANATORY PIECES AND POLITIFACT FACT-CHECKS. IT WORKS INDEPENDENTLY OF THE BGA'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS.


POLICIES ADVOCATE - THE BGA'S POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR A MORE TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY REFORMS. WE WORK TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN ILLINOIS' FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND TO PROPOSE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT CORRUPTION, INEFFICIENCY AND WASTE IN GOVERNMENT. THE POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT ACROSS ILLINOIS BY CRAFTING LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. WE TRACK TRENDS AND RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES IN GOOD GOVERNMENT, AND PUBLISH ANALYSES AND PERSPECTIVES ON OUR WEBSITE AND WITH MEDIA PARTNERS.


CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - THE BGA'S POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR A MORE TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY REFORMS. WE WORK TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN ILLINOIS' FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND TO PROPOSE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT CORRUPTION, INEFFICIENCY AND WASTE IN GOVERNMENT. THE POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT ACROSS ILLINOIS BY CRAFTING LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. WE TRACK TRENDS AND RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES IN GOOD GOVERNMENT, AND PUBLISH ANALYSES AND PERSPECTIVES ON OUR WEBSITE AND WITH MEDIA PARTNERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paulette Dodson
Chair
$0
Robert Levin
Treasurer
$0
Heidi Rudolph
Secretary
$0
Steve N Miller
Vice Chair
$0
Marta Carreira-Slabe
Vice Chair
$0
David Greising
President/ceo
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,117,844
Related organizations$0
Government grants $777,292
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,224,624
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,119,760
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $32,688
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $80,155
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$190,259
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,042,344

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Better Government Association Inc has recieved totaling $1,044,764.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ILLINOIS SOLUTIONS PARTNERSHIP

$450,000
Mansueto Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Canning Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

$100,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$53,850
Edwardson Family Foundation

Boca Grande, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$50,000
Circle Of Service Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: MATCHING/DISCRETIONARY

$50,000
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