The Better Government Project in Portland, Oregon (OR)

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The Better Government Project
Employer Identification Number (EIN)208133881
Name of OrganizationThe Better Government Project
In Care of NamePaul Farago
Address836 Ne Jarrett St, Portland, OR 97211-3735
SubsectionEducational Organization
Ruling Date05/2007
DeductibilityContributions are deductible
FoundationOrganization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
OrganizationCorporation
Tax Period12/2012
Assets$25,000 to $99,999
Income$1 to $9,999
Filing Requirement990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year
Asset Amount$59,119
Amount of Income$6
Form 990 Revenue Amount$6
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis


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Amount of income in 2012: $6 (it was $13 in 2011)
The Better Government Project: 

 $6
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $118,064

Assets in 2012: $59,119 (it was $63,763 in 2011)
This organization: 

 $59,119
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $51,305

Expenses in 2012: $4,650
The Better Government Project: 

 $4,650
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $138,139

Income to expenses ratio in 2012: 0.0
This organization: 

 0.0
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 1.1

Grants share in income in 2012: 0.0%
The Better Government Project: 

 0.0%
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 99.9%

Financial snapshot ($)

Support schedule

Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (for 2012)
Total revenue$6
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received$0
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts$0
Membership dues and assessments$0
Investment income$6
Gain from sale of assets other than inventory$0
Net income from gaming and fundraising events$0
Gross profit from sales of inventory$0
Other revenue$0
Total expenses$4,650
Total net assets$59,119
Deficit for the year$-4,644
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year$63,763
Other changes in net assets or fund balances$0
Balance Sheets (for 2012)
Total assets$59,119
Total liabilities$0
Net assets or fund balances$59,119
Other Information (for 2012)
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activitiesNo
Initiation fees and capital contributions$0
Gross receipts for public use of club facilities$0
Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2012)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is:An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2012)
2008 - 2012 Total
Total Support$714,524
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received$713,000
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf$0
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge$0
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources$1,524
Gross receipts from related activities, etc.$0
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Number of organizations performing similar types of work
Alabama1
Arizona2
California18
Colorado2
District of Columbia17
Delaware1
Florida7
Georgia5
Iowa1
Idaho1
Illinois2
Kentucky3
Louisiana1
Massachusetts3
Maryland6
Maine2
Michigan1
Minnesota2
North Carolina2
Nebraska1
New Jersey3
New Mexico1
Nevada2
New York5
Ohio1
Oklahoma2
Oregon2
Rhode Island1
South Carolina1
Tennessee1
Texas4
Utah2
Virginia6
Vermont1
Washington3
Wisconsin2
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