2025-11-13T12:10:39-08:00 2024-12-31 721369033 Carriere & Dunn Tax and Accounting Services 2014 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans LA 70116 990 2024-01-01 720955656 COMMITTEE FOR A BETTER NEW ORLEANS COMM 5043563156 PO BOX 791570 NEW ORLEANS LA 70179 PENELOPE CATZEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5043563156 2025-11-13 true true LEO D DUNN JR P01227162 5049493095 2025-11-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X PENELOPE CATZEN 1242 ST ROCH AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70117 107720 false X N/A X 2008 LA We work to create equity and opportunity for all New Orleanians by developing community leaders, fostering civic engagement, and advocating for open, effective, accountable government. 14 14 3 100 0 0 196857 74875 21143 11275 21122 21570 0 239122 107720 0 0 120490 114762 0 32882 32646 105814 153136 220576 85986 -112856 489736 372047 2138 489736 369909 X We work to create equity and opportunity for all New Orleanians by developing community leaders, fostering civic engagement, and advocating for open, effective, accountable government. false false 42895 0 0 Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum - In 2024, CBNO hosted our 57th Annual Bryan Bell Leadership Forum, graduating 48 participants. 92% reported growth in civic understanding. Graduates left inspired to continue engaging: five attended a board and commission training hosted by CBNO, and one created a coalition advocating for mental health services that meets monthly. 82640 0 0 Better Bus Stops Initiative - In 2024, CBNO partnered with RTA and RIDE New Orleans to advance equitable transit infrastructure. Supported by a grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundations Next 100 Years Challenge, CBNO gathered input from 500+ transit riders, inventoried bus stop conditions, and convened stakeholders from the RTA, City,and State DOT to address barriers to implementing bus stop shelters. Youth engagement included a Build Your Dream Bus Stop project, where three local brothers (ages 11-18) designed a shelter in Minecraft and prepared to present it to the RTAs design team. 33376 0 0 Peoples Budget Project & Big Easy Budget Coalition - CBNO advanced budget equity through the Peoples Budget Project and its leadership role in the Big Easy Budget Coalition. In 2024, CBNO educated 828 residents on the City budget, collected 400+ surveys, and held 12 meetings with City Council and departments. These efforts contributed to securing $37 million in reinvestment for community priorities, including housing, youth services, and violence reduction. More then 30 coalition partners participated in these advocacy and engagement efforts. 0 0 0 Changemakers Series - The Changemekers Series offered free civic education events designed to make civic engagement accessible and engaging. In 2024, CBNO hosted 3 events with 84 attendees and reached 993 people through online resources. Highlights included City Council 101, co-led with council staff and community partners, and the Big Easy Budget & Ballot Bash, which drew 60 participants. The series contributed to a 25% increase in civic confidence among participants. 0 0 0 158911 true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 false 3 true false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X PENELOPE CATZEN 5043563156 1242 ST ROCH AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70117 NELLIE CATZEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 80000 0 0 DAMIAN CLARK DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES BAKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KELSEY FOSTER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX PERDOMO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CC KAHR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MANDI CAMBRE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MITHUN KAMATH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA NGUYEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE GRANTZ DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW WLOS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE SCOTT-PARKER TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOSH ZUCKERMAN SR DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RIANNE EGANA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA FLEURINOR SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 80000 0 0 false false false 74875 74875 PROGRAM INCOME 999000 11275 0 0 11275 21570 0 0 107720 32845 0 0 80000 56000 12000 12000 14775 10505 2135 2135 12087 6900 3708 1479 7900 5530 1185 1185 5850 4095 877 878 59834 50576 4629 4629 15 15 0 0 3317 2322 497 498 EVENT RENTAL 2233 0 0 2233 SPEAKERS,MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS 5929 4163 233 1533 COMMUNICATIONS 3360 2449 455 456 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2516 1762 377 377 22760 14594 2687 5479 220576 158911 28783 32882 125469 14751 364267 357296 489736 372047 2138 0 2138 X 25470 369909 464266 489736 369909 489736 372047 -112856 20941 -27912 X false false false X 0 0 91245 187530 62326 196857 74875 612833 0 0 0 91245 187530 62326 196857 74875 612833 0 0 0 612833 19222 39681 20475 21122 21570 122070 19222 39681 20475 21122 21570 122070 6200 14354 21143 11275 52972 787875 0.77780 0.15490 X Pt III Ln 12 Other Income Part III, Line 12 Description: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 2022: 14354. 2023: 21143. 2024: 11275. Description: OTHER INCOME 2020: 6200. 364267 364267 364267 364267 364267 364267 324693 53142 11855 1713 364267 MAC FUND 357296 F 357296 Pt VI, Line 11b A COPY OF THE IRS FORM 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING. Pt VI, Line 12c WHERE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISE, THE MEMBERS WITH CONFLICT RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON THOSE MATTERS. Pt VI, Line 15a MARKET COMPARISONS ARE MADE PRIOR TO SETTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION. Pt VI, Line 19 ALL OF CBNOS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Changemakers Series - The Changemekers Series offered free civic education events 0. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CONSULTING 57730. 49104. 4313. 4313. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PAYROLL PROCESSING 2104. 1472. 316. 316. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PRINTING AND MAILING 232. 162. 35. 35. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES 729. 50. 11. 668. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PERMITS AND FEES 2939. 255. 408. 2276. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TRANSPORTATION 1670. 1664. 3. 3. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEETING & EVENTS 15121. 11176. 1964. 1981. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 75. 53. 11. 11. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SPACE RENTAL 1950. 1190. 255. 505. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MISC EXPENSE 44. 44. 0. 0.