Fund For Constitutional Government

Organization Overview

Fund For Constitutional Government is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fund For Constitutional Government employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For Constitutional Government 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 12/2021, Fund For Constitutional Government generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Fund For Constitutional Government has awarded 91 individual grants totaling $2,455,550. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO FOSTER CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES IN GOVERNANCE: FCG'S PROJECTS WORK TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, OPENNESS AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COVERING CLIMATE NOW IS A JOURNALISM INITIATIVE CO-FOUNDED BY THE NATION AND COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW, WHICH INCLUDES HUNDREDS OF OUTLETS WORLDWIDE, WITH A COMBINED AUDIENCE OF OVER 1 BILLION PEOPLE. CCN AIMS TO CONVENE AND INFORM A CONVERSATION AMONG JOURNALISTS ABOUT HOW ALL NEWS OUTLETS--BIG AND SMALL, DIGITAL AND PRINT, TV AND RADIO, US-BASED AND ABROAD--CAN DO JUSTICE TO THE DEFINING STORY OF OUR TIME.


THE PEACE AND SECURITY FUNDERS GROUP IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS, OPERATING FOUNDATIONS, CHARITABLE TRUSTS, GRANT MAKING PROGRAMS, AND INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPISTS WHO MAKE GRANTS OR EXPENDITURES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PEACE AND GLOBAL SECURITY. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY ACROSS THIS BROAD AREA OF SHARED INTERESTS AND COMMITMENTS.


THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY (FACT) COALITION IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF MORE THAN 100 STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOWARD A FAIR TAX SYSTEM THAT ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES OF A GLOBAL ECONOMY AND PROMOTING POLICIES TO COMBAT THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF CORRUPT FINANCIAL PRACTICES.


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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$3,946,145
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,946,145
Total Program Service Revenue$13,225
Investment income $37,280
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $136,561
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,133,211

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Constitutional Government has awarded $445,000 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PAYOUT OF FISCAL AGENT ORGANIZATION TRANSFERRED OUT OF FCG TO NEW SUPPORTNG ORGANIZATION

$240,000

PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT=$30,000,PBC-DISTRICT LEVEL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT=$30,000 GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT, PBC: DISTRICT LEVEL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT

$60,000

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT=$30,000 AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM=$25,000. GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT, EVENT

$55,000

ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000

GLOBAL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ADVANCING CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY

$20,000

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PB-SUSTAINABLE DEFENSE TASK FORCE

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that Fund For Constitutional Government has recieved totaling $2,983,913.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schumann Media Center Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING WORK OF COVERING CLIMATE NOW

$250,000
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: COVERING CLIMATE NOW -- STRENGTHENING CLIMATE REPORTING WORLDWID

$250,000
Donors Trust Inc

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: to support the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency coalition

$200,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR THE U.S./AFRICA BUILDING BRIDGES PROJECT TO PRODUCE A PLAYBOOK ON TRANSNATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND MODEL THESE PRINCIPLES TO PROMOTE GLOBAL SYSTEMS CHANGE

$175,000
Foundation To Promote Open Society

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ANTI-CORRUPTION DATA COLLECTIVE, A PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, TO CONDUCT AND DISSEMINATE RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS ABOUT THE COSTS OF FINANCIAL SECTOR OPACITY, IN ORDER TO BENEFIT ORDINARY TAXPAYERS AND CITIZENS AROUND THE WORLD

$174,838
Luminate Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT WAYS TO TACKLE SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS OF TRANSNATIONAL CORRUPTION FLOWS

$157,500
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