Fund For Constitutional Government
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $993.2k
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7391766
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES IN GOVERNANCE: FCG'S PROJECTS WORK TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, OPENNESS AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Toma Executive Director: Psfg | 40 | $214,479 | |
Lisa Rosenberg Executive Director: Otg | 40 | $147,750 | |
Mark Hertsgaard Executive Director: Ccn | 40 | $143,322 | |
Judy O'neill Managing Director: Ccn | 40 | $139,231 | |
Ian Gary Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $131,538 |
Cheryl Countess Program Associate: Building Bridges | 40 | $103,077 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $475,000 |
| 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. | $156,238 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,040,287 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $93,952 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,748 |
| Payroll taxes | $176,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,848 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,588 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $711,344 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45,799 |
| Information technology | $52,457 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,594 |
| Travel | $20,193 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $69,601 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $343 |
| Insurance | $18,666 |
| All other expenses | $3,901 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,419,033 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,902,505 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,370,562 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $530,016 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,016 |
| 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 | $8,146 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,995 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $993,153 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $5,816,893 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,956 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $69,956 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,793,478 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,953,459 |
| 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 | $5,816,893 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Constitutional Government has awarded $445,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: PAYOUT OF FISCAL AGENT ORGANIZATION TRANSFERRED OUT OF FCG TO NEW SUPPORTNG ORGANIZATION | $240,000 |
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 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT=$30,000 AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM=$25,000. GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT, EVENT | $55,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ADVANCING CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY | $20,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WORK | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that Fund For Constitutional Government has recieved totaling $2,983,913.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Community Change Action Washington, DC | $13,750,563 | $15,082,091 |
American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 |
Center For American Progress Action Fund Washington, DC | $5,490,835 | $12,854,526 |
Consumer Bankers Association Washington, DC | $14,757,474 | $11,272,002 |
Centre For Public Impact North America Inc Washington, DC | $15,029,956 | $20,852,661 |
Public Citizen Inc Washington, DC | $4,340,834 | $7,987,999 |
Common Cause Washington, DC | $11,922,837 | $10,088,774 |
American Road And Transportation Builders Association Washington, DC | $8,270,430 | $9,321,021 |
Alliance For Telecommunications Industry Solutions Washington, DC | $11,826,639 | $10,016,608 |
Americans For Tax Reform Washington, DC | $22,926,988 | $9,199,721 |
Electronic Transactions Association Washington, DC | $10,336,129 | $4,909,988 |
International Association Of Refrigerated Warehouses Arlington, VA | $5,555,867 | $6,081,078 |