Becket Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Becket Fund employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Becket Fund 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 09/2022, Becket Fund generated $14.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 6 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
PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL ACTIVITIES: OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE FREE EXPRESSION OF ALL FAITHS. WE EXIST TO VINDICATE A SIMPLE BUT FREQUENTLY NEGLECTED PRINCIPLE THAT BECAUSE THE RELIGIOUS IMPULSE IS NATURAL TO HUMAN BEINGS, RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IS NATURAL TO HUMAN CULTURE. SEE ATTACHED FOR CASE LITIGATION LIST.
PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL ACTIVITIES: OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE FREE EXPRESSION OF ALL FAITHS. WE EXIST TO VINDICATE A SIMPLE BUT FREQUENTLY NEGLECTED PRINCIPLE THAT BECAUSE THE RELIGIOUS IMPULSE IS NATURAL TO HUMAN BEINGS, RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IS NATURAL TO HUMAN CULTURE. SEE ATTACHED FOR CASE LITIGATION LIST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Rienzi President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $277,885 |
Montse Alvarado Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $224,851 |
Eric Rassbach VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $203,847 | |
Luke Goodrich VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $203,614 | |
Eric Baxter VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $201,939 | |
Daniel Blomberg VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $178,623 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $397,281 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,616,610 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $125,456 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,013,891 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,308,893 |
Investment income | $1,093 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $745 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$357,124 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,973,613 |
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. | $862,326 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,319 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,602,646 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $99,414 |
Other employee benefits | $634,682 |
Payroll taxes | $322,968 |
Fees for services: Management | $55,350 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $181,414 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $200,434 |
Information technology | $85,150 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $891,664 |
Travel | $207,858 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $321,402 |
Interest | $8,124 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,189 |
Insurance | $70,520 |
All other expenses | $66,207 |
Total functional expenses | $9,447,733 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,148,644 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,746,388 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,639,300 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,812 |
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 | $334,587 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $213,818 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $323 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $445,470 |
Total assets | $15,541,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,348,602 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,717,925 |
Total liabilities | $4,066,527 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,790,669 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,684,146 |
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 | $15,541,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Becket Fund has recieved totaling $170,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charles And Mary Crossed Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: PRO-LIFE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE | $150,000 |
Atlas Economic Research Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Economic Education | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Becket Fund Washington, DC | $15,541,342 | $13,973,613 |
The Fund For American Studies Washington, DC | $28,894,922 | $6,879,817 |
American Political Science Association Washington, DC | $50,816,738 | $7,939,452 |
Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies Inc Washington, DC | $11,366,492 | $7,289,544 |
The Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress Washington, DC | $7,091,325 | $2,113,845 |
Washington Monthly Corporation Washington, DC | $1,796,929 | $2,050,595 |
Institute For Research Middle Eastern Policy Inc Washington, DC | $96,170 | $0 |
Committee For A Fair Judiciary Washington, DC | $279,470 | $300,000 |
The Historical Society Of The District Of Columbia Circuit Washington, DC | $559,303 | $208,610 |
Us-Japan Research Institute Washington, DC | $0 | $2,422 |