Citizens For Self-Governance
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Convention Of States Foundation generated $3.3m 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 (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Convention Of States Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,059,959. 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
2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Dunn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Meckler President / CEO | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $77,330 |
Eric O'keefe Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Kelly General Counsel & CFO | Officer | 18 | $52,261 |
Michael Ruthenberg Executive Vice President | Officer | 15 | $39,542 |
Rita Peters Special Counsel / Secretary | Officer | 11 | $13,072 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Graves Garrettllc Professional Services And Management | 12/30/23 | $346,607 |
Colonial Williamsburg Company Event Production Services | 12/30/23 | $144,030 |
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 | $3,083,087 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,083,087 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,260 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $3,284,962 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $48,659 |
| 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. | $237,544 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,116 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $766,909 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $175,133 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,070 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,344 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,426 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $401,550 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,822 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,236 |
| Travel | $37,893 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $90,812 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,045 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,200,816 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,803,781 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $45,103 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,848,884 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,157 |
| 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 | $254,768 |
| Total liabilities | $330,925 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,517,959 |
| 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 | $2,848,884 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For Self-Governance has awarded $48,659 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIPS OF 2022 GALA | $38,659 |
TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: POLICY ORIENTATION SPONSORSHIP PLEDGE | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oklahoma Policy Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,990,934 | $2,124,650 |
Citizens For Self-Governance Houston, TX | $2,848,884 | $3,284,962 |
Advancing Freedom Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $7,807 | $930,000 |
Texas After Violence Project Austin, TX | $993,435 | $1,149,339 |
Fiscal Index Foundation Leander, TX | $133,457 | $422,678 |
Texas Gun Sense Austin, TX | $471,752 | $403,734 |
Bureau Of Statistical Data Inc Addison, TX | $300,135 | $200,000 |
Pro-Life Waco Waco, TX | $28,106 | $0 |
National Police Data Coalition Houston, TX | $316 | $0 |
Rio Grande Research Group Brownsville, TX | $0 | $0 |