Citizens For Self-Governance
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1657203
Organization Overview
Citizens For Self-Governance, operating under the name Convention Of States Foundation, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Convention Of States Foundation 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, Convention Of States Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING ON MATTERS RELATED TO SELF-GOVERNANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATED TO SELF-GOVERNANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Meckler President | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $79,767 |
Patricia Meckler VP Of External Relations | 14 | $61,200 | |
Michael Ruthenberg Executive Vice President | Officer | 13 | $39,089 |
Robert Kelly In-House Counsel | 16 | $39,000 | |
Jason Girard Grassroots Director | 21 | $38,052 | |
Timothy Murphy CFO | Officer | 5 | $2,669 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Graves Garrettllc Legal & Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $490,152 |
Johnson Jordahl Llc Public Relations Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $143,421 |
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 | $1,973,579 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,973,579 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,740 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,410 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,182,722 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,000 |
| 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. | $214,019 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,986 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $429,867 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,950 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,647 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,797 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $570,082 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,165 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,175 |
| Travel | $18,633 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,636 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,741 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,702,596 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,526,206 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,099 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $837,967 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,380,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,623 |
| 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 | $306,286 |
| Total liabilities | $320,909 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,059,363 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,380,272 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For Self-Governance has awarded $90,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Citizens For Self-Governance has recieved totaling $377,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $231,500 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $100,000 |
Gogo Foundation West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,700 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $10,000 |
Armstrong Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oklahoma Policy Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,126,179 | $3,025,973 |
Citizens For Self-Governance Houston, TX | $2,380,272 | $2,182,722 |
Texas After Violence Project Austin, TX | $611,519 | $880,785 |
Texas Gun Sense Austin, TX | $303,969 | $259,721 |
Fiscal Index Foundation Leander, TX | $76,608 | $227,342 |
Pro-Life Waco Waco, TX | $101,595 | $0 |
Advancing Freedom Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $55 | $0 |