Council Of Graduate Schools
- Assets
- $15.5m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $6.7m
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 52-2175852
Organization Overview
Council Of Graduate Schools is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council Of Graduate Schools employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of Graduate Schools 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 12/2020, Council Of Graduate Schools generated $4.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Council Of Graduate Schools has awarded 101 individual grants totaling $1,833,460. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS: THE COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS (CGS) USES GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT A RANGE OF INITIATIVES INTENDED TO ADVANCE GRADUATE EDUCATION SUCH AS THOSE INTENDED TO PROMOTE GRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS, ADVANCE FINANCIAL EDUCATION, LEVERAGE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND BETTER UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF GRADUATE EDUCATION ON THE WORKFORCE.
MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS - CGS HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETING IN DECEMBER WHERE PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE IMPORTANT AND CURRENT ISSUES IN GRADUATE EDUCATION. THE MEETING ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE LEADERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND INFORMATION. GRADUATE DEANS, ASSOCIATE AND ASSISTANT DEANS, FACULTY AND STAFF FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ASSOCIATION, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, AND OTHER EDUCATION RELATED ADMINISTRATORS, GRADUATE STUDENTS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN GRADUATE EDUCATION ARE INVITED. PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS AND PLENARY SESSIONS, CONCURRENT SESSIONS, ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY, AND THE LAPIDUS LUNCHEON LECTURE COOMPRISE THE ANNUAL MEETING. EXHIBITS ALSO ARE AVAILABLE TO MEETING ATTENDEES. CGS CONDUCTS A SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE DEANS WITH A FRESH FOCUS ON HOT TOPICS THAT AFFECT EVERY FACET OF GRADUATE EDUCATION. COMPLEMENTING THE WORKSHOP IS THE NEW DEANS INSTITUTE, A PROGRAM TAILORED TO ORIENT NEW DEANS AND INTEGRATE THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE. CGS INVITES GRADUATE DEANS, ASSOCIATE AND ASSISTANT DANS, AND OTHER FACULTY AND STAFF FROM COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS TO NETWORK WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES. THE CGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND OTHER SPECIALISTS SERVCE AS CORE FACULTY FOR THE NEW DEANS INSTITUTE AND SUMMER WORKSHOP. THE SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAM INCLUDES INFORMATIVE PLENARY SESSIONS, DEAN DIALOGUES AND HOT TOPIC SESSIONS ALONG WITH MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON THE ISSUES MOST PRESSING TO THE GRADUATE EDUCATION COMMUNITY.
MEMBER SERVICES: LEADING EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO A GROWING NUMBER AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS FOR MEMBERSHIP TO PROVIDE RELEVANT SUPPORT AND FULFILL THE NEEDS OF A DYNAMIC AND EVER CHANGING MEMBERSHIP.
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS FEDERAL RELATIONS ADN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Board Of Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $818,619 |
| Investment income | $268,753 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $101,342 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,356,151 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $842,789 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,748,592 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $565,531 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,885 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,071 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $27,156 |
| Information technology | $160,174 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $269,277 |
| Travel | $30,246 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,743 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,334 |
| Insurance | $19,921 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,317,549 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,176 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,641,255 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $787,396 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $101,486 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $31,714 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $94,080 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,131,288 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,690,061 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,169,198 |
| Total assets | $15,477,083 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $266,909 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,857,540 |
| 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 | $1,351,210 |
| Total liabilities | $3,475,659 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,001,424 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Council Of Graduate Schools has awarded $215,000 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
East Lansing, MI PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
West Lafayette, IN PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
CUNY GRADUATE CENTER PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PURPOSE: Mellon Career Pathway | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Council Of Graduate Schools has recieved totaling $600,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE THIRD PHASE OF THE PHD CAREER PATHWAYS PROJECT | $600,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $204,751 |
| Earnings | $23 |
| Grants | $4,000 |
| Ending Balance | $200,774 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moveon Org Civic Action Washington, DC | $4,457,959 | $10,598,957 |
50can Inc Washington, DC | $11,451,169 | $14,699,448 |
Working America Education Fund Washington, DC | $15,449,080 | $11,091,684 |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $19,124,215 | $8,637,291 |
American Federation For Children Inc Columbia, MD | $4,734,302 | $8,920,295 |
Council For Exceptional Children Arlington, VA | $4,293,509 | $5,157,244 |
International Bridge Tunnel And Turnpike Association Washington, DC | $5,612,025 | $5,095,410 |
Council Of Graduate Schools Washington, DC | $15,477,083 | $4,356,151 |
Tesseract Research Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,180,925 | $2,226,497 |
National Indian Education Association Washington, DC | $1,350,427 | $3,831,899 |
National Coalition For Public School Options Haymarket, VA | $398,047 | $3,479,643 |
American Pilots Association Inc Washington, DC | $1,788,450 | $3,376,581 |