BETTER MARKETS INC

EIN: 272227363 501(c)(3) Social Science

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,944,867
Total Expenses
$3,920,458
Total Assets
$3,687,879
Net Assets
$2,977,147
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
DENNIS M KELLEHER
Phone
2026186464
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BETTER MARKETS INC, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL CAPITAL AND COMMODITY MARKETS, WITH AN INITIAL PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE RULEMAKING ARISING FROM THE DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT AS WELL AS RELATED GLOBAL FINANCIAL REGULATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,058,408 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,816,598
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $128,269
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,944,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,215,267
Fundraising Expenses $443,400
Program Expenses $3,058,408
Other Expenses $705,191
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,920,458

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,944,867 $3,680,193 +0.1%
Expenses $3,920,458 $3,906,351 +0.0%
Net Income $24,409 $-226,158 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
14
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$456,824
Total Directors
6
$456,824
Key Employees
1
$327,220
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL W MASTERS CHAIRMAN 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SALUZZI TREASURER 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEDRICK ASANTE-MUHAMMAD SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNEL BAIRD BOARD MEMBER 0.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DESJARDINS BOARD MEMBER 1.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS M KELLEHER PRESIDENT & CEO 60.00
Officer Director
$438,040 $18,784 $456,824
STEPHEN W HALL LEGAL DIR & SECURITIES SPEC 40.00
Key Emp
$309,600 $17,620 $327,220
CANTRELL DUMAS DIR OF DERIVATIVES POLICY 40.00
Highest
$315,300 $60,808 $376,108
BENJAMIN SCHIFFRIN DIR OF SECURITIES POLICY 40.00
Highest
$309,600 $59,052 $368,652
SHAYNA OLESIUK DIR OF BANKING POLICY 40.00
Highest
$332,200 $30,718 $362,918
ANTON BECKER DIR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$162,240 $47,389 $209,629
TRAVIS HORR DIR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$151,424 $18,177 $169,601
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $3,944,867 $3,920,458 $3,687,879 $24,409
2023 $3,680,193 $3,906,351 $3,752,814 $-226,158
2022 $3,951,265 $3,019,771 $3,494,307 $931,494
2021 $2,622,347 $2,773,293 $2,442,887 $-150,946
2020 $2,225,155 $2,793,350 $2,865,112 $-568,195
2019 $2,418,537 $2,683,277 $3,187,271 $-264,740
2018 $2,255,691 $2,629,847 $3,477,948 $-374,156
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