Better Government Association, Inc.
Better Government Association, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Better Government Association is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government across Illinois. The BGA uncovers waste and wrongdoing in government, holds elected officials accountable, litigates for open records and meetings, advocates for good government and empowers citizens to engage and act.
About
Investigative unit - The BGA's investigative unit looks into allegations of waste, fraud, and corruption in city, county, suburban, and state government. The results of these in-depth investigations are made public through partnerships with local media. Investigations include analysis of government budgets, contracts and payrolls, monitoring of efficient allocation of government resources and review of open, honest and fair legislative processes. The BGA filed nearly 35 investigations in 2018. In a significant step for the organization, 2013 marked the initiation of the Rescuing Illinois Project, an ongoing series of in-depth reports about improving and reforming state government and focusing on the state's systemic problems such as failing public pensions systems, wrongful convictions, and the high cost of townships. In addition the BGA continues to produce day-to-day, hard-hitting investigation.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in government by exposing waste, fraud and corruption, promoting effective public policy, and engaging the community.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability in government. see part iii for more information”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is IL.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 223 W JACKSON BLVD STE 300, CHICAGO, IL, 60606.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 27 employees.
- 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 -$556,445.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1923.
- 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 $2,618,925 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $554,633 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.