Virginia Coalition For Open Govmnt Inc is located in Williamsburg, VA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, 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. Virginia Coalition For Open Govmnt 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 06/2022, Virginia Coalition For Open Govmnt Inc generated $87.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.7k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
PROMOTE EXPANDED ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS, MEETINGS AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS AT THE VIRGINIA STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED SOLEY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. PROTECT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CITIZENS, MEDIA, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN VIRGINIA THROUGH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, DAILY EMAIL UPDATES, NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACT, WEB-SITE AND PHONE HOT LINE SERVICES. PARTICIPATION IN LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEES AND LOBBYING DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES. ALSO WORKED WITH CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDITORIAL CONTENT TO STATE AND LOCAL NEWS MEDIA. ORGANIZED VIRGINIA'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATIONAL OPEN GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Megan Rhyne Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $52,228 |
Jeff South Acting Presi | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Casalaspi Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Hayes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Fuentes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig T Fifer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $23,820 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,462 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,282 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,712 |
Investment income | $26,357 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,020 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $87,371 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,228 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,600 |
Payroll taxes | $3,996 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,161 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,274 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,632 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,248 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $77,694 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,642 |
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 | $670,038 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $673,680 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,358 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,358 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $580,460 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,862 |
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 | $673,680 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Virginia Coalition For Open Govmnt Inc has recieved totaling $1,045.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Morris Family Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Franklin Education Forum Washington, DC | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 |
Worker Rights Consortium Washington, DC | $1,652,712 | $2,681,576 |
The Center For Organizational Research And Education Arlington, VA | $2,527,191 | $3,625,969 |
Electronic Privacy Information Center Washington, DC | $6,507,446 | $2,926,682 |