Congressional Management Foundation
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1076614
Organization Overview
Congressional Management Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2021, Congressional Management Foundation employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Congressional Management Foundation 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, Congressional Management Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O. NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CONGRESS BECOME A MORE PRODUCTIVE AND EFFECTIVE INSTITUTION THROUGH BETTER MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT SEEK TO CHANGE CONGRESS BY LOBBYING FOR INSTITUTIONAL REFORM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORED RESEARCH AND TRAINING. CMF CONDUCTED RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE WE OFFER TO THE US HOUSE AND SENATE OFFICES. THE RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN THESE AREAS FOCUSED ON: IMPROVING NEW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STAFF THROUGH TRAINING SESSIONS; ENHANCING CITIZENS UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFFS; AND PROVIDING RESEARCH TO THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE MODERNIZATION OF CONGRESS ON IMPROVING CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS.
PARTNERSHIP FOR A MORE PERFECT UNION- CMF'S PARTNERSHIP FOR A MORE PERFECT UNION IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITIZENS AND CONGRESS BY COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESSING THE DETERIORATING RELATIONSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS CHALLENGES FACED BY BOTH SIDES.THE GOAL OF THE PARTNERSHIP IS TO FURTHER MEANINGFUL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RE-ESTABLISHING TRUST, AND PROVIDING INNOVATIVE YET PRAGMATIC TOOLS TO FACILITATE PURPOSEFUL TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION. CMF PROVIDES ITS PARTNERS WHO PAY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES WITH A NUMBER OF BENEFITS INCLUDING IN-PERSON SPEECHES, ONLINE TRAININGS (WEBINARS), ROUNDTABLE PRESENTATIONS ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND REUSABLE CONTENT BASED ON CMF'S RESEARCH.
DEMOCRACY AWARDS - CMF CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM. THE DEMOCRACY AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, ALLOWING STAFF TO SHARE IN THE CREDIT FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNIZING THE REALITY THAT A DEGREE OF SUCCESS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IS DUE TO THE EMPLOYEES THEY HIRE AND MANAGE. BY CREATING AN AWARDS SYSTEM, CMF SEEKS TO: RECOGNIZE AND APPLAUD LEGISLATORS AND STAFF WHO TRULY DESERVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR THEIR BEST PRACTICES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CONGRESS; PROVIDE EXAMPLES FOR CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES TO EMULATE, THEREBY ENHANCING THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION; ENHANCE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST IN CONGRESS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM CMF IDENTIFIES BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND DISSEMINATES THOSE PRACTICES THROUGHOUT THE CONGRESS.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF TO MAKE OPERATING IMPROVEMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bradford Fitch President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $202,949 |
Nicole Folk Cooper Director, Research & Pubs | 40 | $126,791 | |
Jaime Werner Director, Planning/externa | 40 | $114,136 | |
Amy Sandgren Plaster Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Mcginnis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Larkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $143,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,025,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,169,673 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $753,603 |
| Investment income | $384 |
| 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 | $1,923,660 |
| 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. | $232,635 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $697,937 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,172 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,935 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,391 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,825 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,938 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $24,467 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $225 |
| Office expenses | $27,145 |
| Information technology | $24,141 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $141,111 |
| Travel | $4,019 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,555 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,908 |
| Insurance | $11,636 |
| All other expenses | $5,735 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,436,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $690,931 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,250 |
| 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 | $11,175 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,592 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,039 |
| Total assets | $1,034,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,260 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $181,731 |
| 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 | $149,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $352,491 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,496 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
| 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 | $1,034,987 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Congressional Management Foundation has recieved totaling $927,505.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Bridge Alliance Education Fund State College, PA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY AWARDS SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Committee To Preserve Social Security And Medicare Washington, DC | $5,447,556 | $14,990,578 |
Reston Association Reston, VA | $43,721,869 | $19,863,227 |
Center Forward Mc Lean, VA | $3,661,131 | $18,823,440 |
Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | $24,182,815 | $19,591,561 |
Union Station Redevelopment Corp Washington, DC | $149,911,473 | $10,837,768 |
Club For Growth Washington, DC | $13,409,815 | $18,704,644 |
American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | $8,013,515 | $9,832,106 |
The Project On Government Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $10,347,584 | $8,659,768 |
Center For Public Integrity Washington, DC | $8,532,975 | $5,133,204 |
Citizens For Responsibility And Ethics In Washington Inc Washington, DC | $10,777,037 | $7,612,311 |
Global Center On Cooperative Security Inc Washington, DC | $3,533,164 | $5,037,946 |
National Academy Of Public Administration Washington, DC | $9,124,692 | $10,557,793 |