Business-Government Relations Council is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1967. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Business-Government Relations Council is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Business-Government Relations Council generated $203.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $209.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 7 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
THE BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL, FOUNDED IN 1966, IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ITS STATED PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES, METHODS, AND OPERATIONS, AND TO INCREASE THE GOVERNMENTAL AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF BUSINESS IN NATIONAL AFFAIRS. IT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF BUSINESS REPRESENTATION TO ALL BRANCHES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COUNCIL PROVIDES A CONVENIENT AND CONTINUING MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF SEMINARS, FORUM DISCUSSIONS AND OTHER MEETINGS. IT ENCOURAGES THE EXCHANGE OF VIEWS AMONG MEMBERS AND WITH OTHER PERSONS WITHIN THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL.AS AN ENTITY, THE B-GRC DOES NOT SEEK OFFICIAL ACTION FROM ANY BRANCH OR AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT; IT DOES NOT DO BUSINESS WITH, AND IS NOT REGULATED BY, ANY BRANCH OR AGENCY AND, THEREFORE, ITS INTERESTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY GOVERNMENT ACTION OR INACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gregory Polk Pres. Beg 11/22; VP Thru 10/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Cerone Pres. Thru 10/22; Board Beg 11/22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Weems Vice President Beg 11/22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Wenk Secretary/treasurer Beg 11/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Zoe Cadore Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Khary Cauthen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $201,900 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $203,379 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,800 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $24,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,518 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $168 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $137,044 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $180 |
All other expenses | $6,540 |
Total functional expenses | $209,250 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,829 |
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 | $107,829 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $107,829 |
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 | $107,829 |