Former Members Of Congress Inc
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 54-0883744
Organization Overview
Former Members Of Congress Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2022, Former Members Of Congress Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Former Members Of Congress 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 12/2022, Former Members Of Congress Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SERVICE AND STRENGTHEN REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY DOMESTICALLY AND ABROAD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED STUDY GROUPS WITH GERMANY, JAPAN, EUROPE AND KOREA TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT IN THESE COUNTRIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRANK DISCUSSIONS WITH CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THEM THROUGH ONGOING, UNOFFICIAL AND INFORMAL FORA. THESE STUDY GROUPS WERE MAINLY SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES, ATLANTIK BRUECKE, THE SASAKAWA PEACE FOUNDATION, AND PRIVATE CORPORATIONS.
THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SERVICE, TEACH ABOUT CONGRESS AND STRENGTHEN REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY, WHILE KEEPING ITS UNIQUE MEMBERSHIP CONNECTED AFTER LEAVING CAPITOL HILL. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS DOMESTIC PROGRAMS, MOST NOTABLY THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM, WHICH SENT BIPARTISAN TEAMS OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO ALMOST 30 COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATED A WEBCAST SERIES (THE CIVICS CONNECTION), AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INCLUDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS. IN ADDITION TO A SMALL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE CHARGED TO THE UNIVERSITIES VISITED, THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED, BY THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, AND THE STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. IN ADDITION, VIA FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM LEGACY INTERNATIONAL, THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS VISITING DELEGATIONS FROM EMERGING DEMOCRACIES AND THE UNITED STATES FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.THE ORGANIZATION PLACES GREAT EMPHASIS ON INTERNATIONAL ENDEAVORS. PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE GLOBAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE CAPITALIZE ON THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET OF FORMER LEGISLATORS IN DEMOCRACY-BUILDING AND PARLIAMENTARY STRENGTHENING MISSIONS. OTHER PROJECTS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE CONGRESSIONAL STUDY GROUPS, AIM TO CREATE PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE INVOLVING CURRENT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR COLLEAGUES IN OTHER LEGISLATURES. IN ADDITION TO AN INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION OF THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM (MOST NOTABLY IN THE UK, TURKEY,CHINA AND CANADA), THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY ABROAD VIA PROJECTS SUCH AS THE GLOBAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE (GDI). GDI IS A JOINT PROJECT CONDUCTED WITH THE FORMER LEGISLATORS ASSOCIATIONS OF CANADA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM CAME VIA A GRANT FROM THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF FORMER PARLIAMENTARIANS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SEVERAL TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN OTTAWA TO PREPARE FORMER LEGISLATORS FOR ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSIONS. GDI ALSO INCLUDES THE U.S. LEGISLATORS AGAINST CORRUPTION PROJECT WHICH SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS IN EMERGING DEMOCRACIES.
TO PROVIDE FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lf Payne President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dennis Ross Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Donna Edwards Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Barbara Comstock President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Boustany Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Byron Dorgan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $46,500 |
| Fundraising events | $427,903 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,575,561 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,049,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,625 |
| Investment income | $38,367 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,874 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,123,082 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $577,627 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,486 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $510,581 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,508 |
| Other employee benefits | $135,289 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,536 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $200,446 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $62,441 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $217,955 |
| Travel | $936,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $74,179 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,122 |
| Insurance | $1,229 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,001,089 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,097,999 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $678,042 |
| 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 | $93,767 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,328 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,024,791 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,778,671 |
| Total assets | $5,702,598 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,477 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,250 |
| 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 | $2,693,599 |
| Total liabilities | $2,795,326 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,505,767 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,401,505 |
| 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 | $5,702,598 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Former Members Of Congress Inc has awarded $109,958 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DISABLED SPORTS USA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST THE ACTIVITIES OF DISABLED SPORTS USA | $71,458 |
TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST THE ACTIVITES OF TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS INC. | $38,500 |