Convention Of States Action is located in Houston, TX. As of 12/2023, Convention Of States Action employed 114 individuals. Convention Of States Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Convention Of States Action generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR A CONSTITUTIONALLY LIMITED GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COSA ADVOCATES FOR A RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL VISION OF A LIMITED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT IS OF, BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Meckler President / CEO | OfficerTrustee | 23 | $121,220 |
Tim Dunn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric O'keefe Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kyle Stallings Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ruthenberg Executive Vice President | Officer | 25 | $67,328 |
Rita Peters VP Of Legislative Affairs/secretary | Officer | 29 | $35,343 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Aetna Employee Benefits | 12/30/23 | $608,255 |
Planet Direct Mail Direct Mail - Printing And Postage Expen | 12/30/23 | $604,577 |
Master Of Code Websites And Tech Development Expense | 12/30/23 | $471,410 |
The Richard Norman Company Direct Mail Fundraising | 12/30/23 | $398,374 |
Freeman Expositions Llc Event Production Services | 12/30/23 | $383,630 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,311,518 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,311,518 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,980 |
| Investment income | $121 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $84,882 |
| 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 | $10,608,246 |
| 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. | $701,095 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,451 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,810,300 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $598,886 |
| Payroll taxes | $272,674 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $522,467 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $72,834 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $218,772 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $453,124 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $289,478 |
| Advertising and promotion | $824,889 |
| Office expenses | $53,543 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $219,430 |
| Travel | $261,669 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $3,813 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81 |
| Insurance | $15,212 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,581,622 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,509,798 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,417 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $106,584 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $382,459 |
| 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 | $2,005,258 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $283,380 |
| 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 | $283,380 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,721,878 |
| 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 | $2,005,258 |