Citizens Budget Commission Inc

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The citizen budget commission, inc. ("cbc") is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit civic organization devoted to influencing constructive change in the finances and services of new york city (the "city") and new york state (the "state") governments. cbc was founded in 1932, a time of great fiscal crisis, when a group of civic leaders formed a research organization that would analyze the city's finances, evaluate the management of city government, report on these matters to its members, and recommend improvements to municipal officials. in 1985, cbc expanded this analysis to include the fiscal affairs of state government. cbc's pursuit of its mission is embodied in four interrelated roles: watchdog, research organization, monitor of implementation and disseminator of information. cbc is funded primarily by contributions, special events and investment income.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The citizens budget commission is a not-for-profit organization devoted to influencing constructive change in the finances and services of new york city and state governments.”.

• The non-profit's reported state of operation is NY as per legal requirements.
• The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 2 PENN PLAZA 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10121.
• As of 2020, the non-profit has 14 employees reported on their 990 form.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $135,964.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 25 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1932.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $1,937,743 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $167,413 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.