College To Congress is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, College To Congress employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. College To Congress 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, College To Congress generated $953.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $840.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COLLEGE TO CONGRESS'S INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IS CHANGING CONGRESS BY DIVERSIFYING ITS PIPELINE OF POTENTIAL STAFF. C2C CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A FREE, SELF-PACED, ONLINE TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CAPITOL HILL INTERNSHIPS THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND 1:1 ASSISTANCE. THIS TRAINING INCLUDES FINANCIAL LITERACY, NETWORKING, INTERVIEWING, RESUME WRITING, ETC SKILL BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY,WE PROVIDE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEAL STIPENDS, PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE STIPENDS, AND CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT FOR LOW-INCOME INTERNS ON CAPITOL HILL. THROUGH THESE MEANS, COLLEGE TO CONGRESS POSITIONS THESE INTERNS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY FILLING IN GAPS IN EXPERIENCE THEY WOULD NOT BE PRIVY TO BECAUSE OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. PROGRAMMING TO DEVELOP, ENRICH, ANDPROVIDE CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR STUDENTS IS THE HEART OF C2C AND THUS REQUIRES ASIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF C2C STAFF TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAM IS INNOVATIVE BECAUSE WE USE A SYSTEMS-THINKING APPROACH TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME YOUNG LEADERS. C2C PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, THEN C2C ELIMINATES THE FINANCIAL BURDEN BY COVERING OUR STUDENTS' HOUSING, FOOD, PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM DC. ADDITIONALLY, WE PAIR STUDENTS WITH "ALLIES" THROUGH OUR BIPARTISAN ALLIES PROGRAM. LASTLY, OUR WEEKLY LEADERSHIP SERIES EQUIPS INTERNS WITH SKILLS INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, NETWORKING, INTERVIEWING, RESUME-WRITING, ECT. THIS POSITIONS THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY FILLING IN GAPS IN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE PRIVY TO BECAUSE OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. C2C STAFF SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME FOCUSING ON AND CURATING THE PROGRAM FOR OUR STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Audrey Henson Former CEO | Officer | 50 | $180,000 |
Morgan Rako COO | Officer | 50 | $125,000 |
Daquawn Bruce Development Dir | Officer | 45 | $70,000 |
Kiana Graves Program Dir | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Marah Qasem Program Mgr | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Casey Condon Program Fellow | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $96,267 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $857,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $953,607 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $953,607 |
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. | $310,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,700 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $246,384 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $22,115 |
Fees for services: Legal | $633 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,709 |
Travel | $6,731 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,519 |
Total functional expenses | $840,054 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,720 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $595,720 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,103 |
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 | $96,267 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $133,370 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $462,350 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $595,720 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that College To Congress has recieved totaling $496,024.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: COLLEGE TO CONGRESS | $10,000 |
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Matching Gift | $7,787 |
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Players Philanthropy Fund Towson, MD | $12,344,741 | $23,235,628 |
Better Medicare Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $3,588,076 | $11,134,798 |
The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc Washington, DC | $16,718,572 | $10,468,910 |
Council On Foundations Inc Washington, DC | $28,475,981 | $12,025,472 |
Independent Sector Washington, DC | $46,005,638 | $15,271,435 |
Capital Research Center Washington, DC | $10,585,659 | $6,083,008 |
Rethink Charity Mineral, VA | $1,112,987 | $5,137,197 |
Phi Delta Kappa International Inc Arlington, VA | $1,144,067 | $2,025,770 |
National Center For Family Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC | $7,834,627 | $8,108,744 |
Moments Of Hope Outreach Studley, VA | $714,742 | $2,126,416 |
National Council Of Nonprofits Washington, DC | $6,534,362 | $5,933,056 |
Friends Of Ufm Inc Mclean, VA | $131,424 | $1,208,671 |