Council For A Strong America
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 13-3840271
Organization Overview
Council For A Strong America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Council For A Strong America employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For A Strong America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Council For A Strong America generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIVE ORGANIZATIONS OF POWERFUL LEADERS PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE WELL-EDUCATED, PHYSICALLY FIT, AND PREPARED FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EARLY CHILDHOOD;COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA PROMOTES EVIDENCE-BASED INVESTMENTS THAT AIM TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS, WITH A FOCUS ON PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, HOME VISITING, CHILD CARE, AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION.
HEALTH:COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA PROMOTES EVIDENCE-BASED INVESTMENTS THAT AIM TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY, ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AMONG CHILDREN, AND PROVIDE CHILDREN PROPER NUTRITION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
OTHER EQUITY AND JUSTICE ISSUES:COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA PARTICIPATES IN WORK THAT PROMOTES EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EFFORTS TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE AND ROBUST 2020 CENSUS COUNT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barry D Ford CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $224,190 |
John Shanks National Director Pti | 40 | $142,408 | |
Sally Puleo VP State Operations | 40 | $134,604 | |
Jennifer Harper VP Federal Policy & Communication | 40 | $126,709 | |
Jacob Ferreira National Director | 40 | $126,200 | |
Jillian Boxler Chief Of Staff | 40 | $125,760 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cordia Partners Consultant Service | 12/30/20 | $148,774 |
Ten 53 Newton Llc Consultant Service | 12/30/20 | $137,899 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,594,865 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,594,865 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $54,630 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,559 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,648,495 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $265,849 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,199 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,128,684 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $156,192 |
| Other employee benefits | $759,102 |
| Payroll taxes | $426,856 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,307 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $21,242 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,087 |
| Fees for services: Other | $726,241 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,194 |
| Office expenses | $186,314 |
| Information technology | $160,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $527,241 |
| Travel | $99,590 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,182 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,801 |
| Insurance | $11,985 |
| All other expenses | -$2,780 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,866,332 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,575,045 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,105,532 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $105,314 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $139,257 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,237,548 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $51,094 |
| Total assets | $10,213,790 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $419,505 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,562,103 |
| Total liabilities | $1,981,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$338,286 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,570,468 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,213,790 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that Council For A Strong America has recieved totaling $5,192,501.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION; PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $575,000 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $407,500 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY | $300,489 |
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES | $300,000 |
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES | $300,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |
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