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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |