The Project On Government Oversight Inc
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $8.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1739443
Organization Overview
The Project On Government Oversight Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project On Government Oversight Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project On Government Oversight Inc 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, Project On Government Oversight Inc generated $8.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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 2015, Project On Government Oversight Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $734,042. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT: THIS PROJECT'S INVESTIGATIONS ARE AIMED AT MAKING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE, AND OPEN. POGO SEEKS TO IMPROVE OVERSIGHT THROUGHOUT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BY PROMOTING POLICY CHANGES AS WELL AS PUSHING TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT STRUCTURES. THIS WORK IS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE ABUSE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS AND THE BETRAYAL OF THE PUBLIC'S TRUST.
THE CONSTITUTION PROJECT: THIS PROJECT SAFEGUARDS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS THAT ARE THREATENED BY ABUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S NATIONAL SECURITY AND DOMESTIC POLICING POWERS. THE TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE GOVERNMENT EXERCISES ITS IMMIGRATION AUTHORITY IN A FAIR AND HUMANE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES; WORKS TO SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS WHEN THREATENED BY THE USE AND ABUSE OF EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
CENTER FOR DEFENSE INFORMATION: THIS PROJECT ATTEMPTS TO SERVE AS A VOICE OF REASON AND TO COUNTERBALANCE THOSE WHO PROMOTE WASTEFUL SPENDING WITHOUT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT FIRST THE SECURITY NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY. THE GOAL IS TO SECURE A FAR MORE EFFECTIVE MILITARY FORCE AND MUCH MORE ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP AT SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER COST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Brian President/executive Director | Officer | 40 | $166,176 |
Scott Amey General Counsel | 40 | $160,034 | |
Walter Shaub Senior Ethics Fellow | 40 | $159,288 | |
Keith Rutter Secretary/executive Operating Off. | Officer | 40 | $145,008 |
Tim Farnsworth Executive Strategist | 40 | $124,126 | |
Zoe Reiter Director Of Civic Engagement | 40 | $121,876 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Locust Street Group Communications Consultants | 12/30/21 | $320,000 |
Anne Lewis Strategies Llc Social Media Consultant | 12/30/21 | $180,800 |
Fuselab Creative Website | 12/30/21 | $225,012 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $7,924 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $171,444 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,067,389 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $275,574 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,246,757 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $62,223 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $421,212 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$112,527 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,659,768 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,792 |
| 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. | $366,504 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,905 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,731,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $289,639 |
| Other employee benefits | $237,268 |
| Payroll taxes | $341,524 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $52,340 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,087 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,002 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,002 |
| Office expenses | $19,978 |
| Information technology | $465,128 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $373,480 |
| Travel | $1,476 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $153,180 |
| Insurance | $25,015 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,160,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $539,430 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,175,502 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $250,100 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,028 |
| 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 | $91,200 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,500 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,213,419 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,405 |
| Total assets | $10,347,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,669 |
| 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 | $321,510 |
| Total liabilities | $396,179 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,540,990 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $410,415 |
| 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 | $10,347,584 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Project On Government Oversight Inc has awarded $76,792 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOME FRONT COMMUNICATIONS DBA SUBJECT MATTER LLC PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTES TO A MORE ACCURATE, COST-EFFECTIVE 2030 DECENNIAL CENSUS | $36,792 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO TRACK COVID RELIEF SPENDING TRANSACTIONS OVER $150,000 | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SENATE PATCH THRU CALLS IN SUPPORT OF THE JANUARY 6TH COMMISSION | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that The Project On Government Oversight Inc has recieved totaling $4,349,412.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021, 2022, AND 2023 | $1,000,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $800,000 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021, 2022, AND 2023 | $500,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $450,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $450,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Committee To Preserve Social Security And Medicare Washington, DC | $5,447,556 | $14,990,578 |
Reston Association Reston, VA | $43,721,869 | $19,863,227 |
Center Forward Mc Lean, VA | $3,661,131 | $18,823,440 |
Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | $24,182,815 | $19,591,561 |
Union Station Redevelopment Corp Washington, DC | $149,911,473 | $10,837,768 |
Club For Growth Washington, DC | $13,409,815 | $18,704,644 |
American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | $8,013,515 | $9,832,106 |
The Project On Government Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $10,347,584 | $8,659,768 |
Center For Public Integrity Washington, DC | $8,532,975 | $5,133,204 |
Citizens For Responsibility And Ethics In Washington Inc Washington, DC | $10,777,037 | $7,612,311 |
Global Center On Cooperative Security Inc Washington, DC | $3,533,164 | $5,037,946 |
National Academy Of Public Administration Washington, DC | $9,124,692 | $10,557,793 |