Convergence Center For Policy Resolution is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Convergence Center For Policy Resolution employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Convergence Center For Policy Resolution 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, Convergence Center For Policy Resolution generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BUILD TRUST AND BRIDGE DIVIDES TO SOLVE CRITICAL ISSUES AND STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVES IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BROUGHT STAKEHOLDERS TOGETHER ACROSS IDEOLOGIES AND SECTORS TO BUILD TRUST, DEVELOP SOLUTIONS, AND CREATE UNLIKELY ALLIANCES THAT ACHIEVE ON-THE-GROUND RESULTS: (1) THE CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVE ON PATHWAYS TO BETTER JOBS, WHICH RELEASED A BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION IN AUGUST 2023 WITH SOLUTIONS FOR MATCHING WORKER SKILLS WITH EMPLOYER NEEDS, IMPROVING WORK ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND BOOSTING EMPLOYER COMPETITIVENESS; AND (2) THE CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVE ON SUPPORTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES, WHICH RELEASED A BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION IN FEBRUARY 2024 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS, STATES, EMPLOYERS, AND PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES TO FLOURISH.
COMMUNICATIONS: CONVERGENCE CONVENES LEADERS, DOERS, CITIZENS AND EXPERTS ACROSS IDEOLOGICAL, POLITICAL, AND IDENTITY LINES. USING OUR TIME-TESTED COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING METHODOLOGY, OUR COLLABORATIVES BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, IDENTIFY BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTIONS, AND FORM UNLIKELY ALLIANCES FOR ACTION ON CONTENTIOUS ISSUES. THROUGH THE CONVERGENCE LEARNING LAB, WE INSPIRE AND EQUIP LEADERS TO USE OUR COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING METHODOLOGY FOR ADDRESSING THE DEEP DIVISIONS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND CIVIL SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. BY COMMUNICATING ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF THIS WORK, CONVERGENCE PROVIDES UNIQUE, POWERFUL EVIDENCE THAT COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKS.
DIGITAL DISCOURSE - THE CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVE ON DIGITAL DISCOURSE CONVENED REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACADEMIA, TECH PLATFORMS, POLICY, HEALTH, MEDIA, COMMUNITY-BASED AND BRIDGE-BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS, ALTERNATIVE SOCIAL NETWORKS, THOSE PERSONALLY IMPACTED BY DIGITAL HARMS, AND MORE TO CRAFT SOLUTIONS FOR TACKING THE DEEP CHALLENGES AROUND OUR DIGITAL DISCOURSE. IN DECEMBER 2023, THE GROUP ISSUED A BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION WITH SOLUTIONS FOR PROMOTING USER AGENCY AND FREE SPEECH, EQUIPPING USERS WITH SKILLS AND AWARENESS AGAINST HARMFUL INFORMATION, AND SUPPORTING TRUSTWORTHY AND SUSTAINABLE MEDIA. LIKE ALL SOLUTIONS EMERGING FROM CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVES, THEY ARE WIDELY SUPPORTABLE BECAUSE OF THE UNUSUALLY DIVERSE NEEDS THEY MEET AND THE DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS WHO CHAMPION AND IMPLEMENT THEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Eisner President And CEO (thru Sep) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $177,036 |
Mariah Levison Cpo (thru Aug); President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $160,476 |
Stuart Butler Director & Senior Visiting Fellow | Trustee | 7.5 | $30,742 |
Robert Fersh Director & Founder | Trustee | 12 | $7,050 |
Jean Molino Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Lisa Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mccloskey Policy Llc Subject Matter Expertise | 12/30/23 | $169,000 |
Consensus Building Institute Professional Facilitation | 12/30/23 | $142,273 |
Article One Advisors Llc Subject Matter Expertise | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,134,488 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,584 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,134,488 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $206,393 |
Investment income | $24,919 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,195 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,364,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $910,237 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,078 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,688,589 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,404 |
Other employee benefits | $60,577 |
Payroll taxes | $201,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $528 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $69,722 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,212 |
Fees for services: Other | $623,974 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,520 |
Office expenses | $26,867 |
Information technology | $57,950 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,889 |
Travel | $92,812 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $95,576 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,040 |
Insurance | $9,958 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,014,388 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $311,440 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,323 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $234,929 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,320 |
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 | $6,859 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,852 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $607,723 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,651 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $68,607 |
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 | $186,258 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,246 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $349,219 |
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 | $607,723 |
Over the last fiscal year, Convergence Center For Policy Resolution has awarded $5,350 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE CORNELL FOOD AND BRAND LAB ON FORWARDING THE MISSION OF OUR PNW PROJECT | $5,000 |
DEMOS PURPOSE: DONATION FOR TICKET TO THEIR ANNUAL GALA | $200 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS PURPOSE: ANNE NOEL FAZIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, IN MEMORY OF JUDY KERN FAZIO, CONVERGENCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER VIC FAZIO'S WIFE | $100 |
OVARION CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: TO HONOR FORMER PNW STAKEHOLDER CATHY POLLEY | $50 |