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EIN 27-2227363

Better Markets

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
Description
Better Markets promotes public interest by analyzing global financial regulations, commenting on proposed rules and focusing on Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform.
Total revenues
$3,680,193
2023
Total expenses
$3,906,351
2023
Total assets
$3,752,814
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Better Markets

Study, research, analyze and discuss (at conferences and otherwise) how financial Markets work, the role of Markets, and the role of regulations in the financial system within the us and globally. Writing and filing comment letters on proposed rules and meeting with regulators and others in connection with proposed rules and/or future proposed and/or final rules regarding financial reform and financial regulation.

Who funds Better Markets

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Community Development$2,036,000
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$1,536,000
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$1,536,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Better Markets

NameTitleCompensation
Dennis M. KelleherFounder , President and Chief Executive Officer$422,100
Anton BeckerDirector of Communications$155,500
Natalie ShottsDirector of Administration and Human Resources$105,430
Benjamin SchiffrinDirector of Securities Policy$195,318
Cantrell DumasDirector of Derivatives Policy$302,825
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Better Markets

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,609,984
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$70,209
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,680,193

Form 990s for Better Markets

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-05990View PDF
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-09-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,536,000 from Greater Washington Community Foundation
August 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW 4008
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
bettermarkets.org/ 
Phone
(202) 618-6464
IRS details
EIN
27-2227363
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0273112
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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