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 09/2023, Becket Fund employed 69 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 09/2023, Becket Fund generated $17.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 5 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
2023
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Rienzi President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $334,551 |
Montse Alvarado Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $270,609 |
Eric Rassbach VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $250,414 | |
Luke Goodrich VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $250,234 | |
Eric Baxter VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $247,624 | |
Daniel Blomberg VP & Senior Counsel | 40 | $233,743 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $427,505 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,572,792 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $287,663 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,000,297 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,398,521 |
Investment income | $255,928 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,337 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$389,460 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,272,623 |
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. | $844,355 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,325 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,039,567 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $138,112 |
Other employee benefits | $1,110,352 |
Payroll taxes | $414,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $58,238 |
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 | $226,729 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $174,063 |
Information technology | $74,050 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $904,946 |
Travel | $317,679 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127,146 |
Interest | $8,736 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,202 |
Insurance | $70,798 |
All other expenses | $87,831 |
Total functional expenses | $10,668,730 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,350,574 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,533,904 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,474,914 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,695 |
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 | $384,328 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $156,614 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $887 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,485,335 |
Total assets | $28,394,251 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,842 |
Grants payable | $1,435,500 |
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 | $8,791,201 |
Total liabilities | $10,315,543 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,322,320 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,756,388 |
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 | $28,394,251 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Fund For American Studies Washington, DC | $22,075,471 | $16,317,350 |
Becket Fund Washington, DC | $28,394,251 | $17,272,623 |
American Political Science Association Washington, DC | $55,656,368 | $7,688,289 |
Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies Inc Washington, DC | $11,662,779 | $3,905,098 |
The Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress Washington, DC | $6,069,434 | $1,397,402 |
Washington Monthly Institute Inc Washington, DC | $2,484,190 | $2,014,906 |
Committee For A Fair Judiciary Washington, DC | $14,908 | $0 |
The Historical Society Of The District Of Columbia Circuit Washington, DC | $531,549 | $160,197 |
Institute For Research Middle Eastern Policy Inc Washington, DC | $46,273 | $0 |
Border911 Foundation Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $21,200 | $0 |
Us-Japan Research Institute Washington, DC | $0 | $2,422 |