Center For Effective Government
- Assets
- $64.2k
- Revenue
- $554.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2016
- EIN
- 52-1302617
Organization Overview
Center For Effective Government is located in Washington, DC. As of 06/2016, Center For Effective Government employed 20 individuals. Center For Effective Government is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY; TO ENSURE SOUND, EQUITABLE REGULATORY AND BUDGETARY PROCESSES AND POLICIES; AND TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN OUR DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CITIZEN HEALTH AND SAFETY - AT ITS MOST BASIC, EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT PROTECTS THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROSPERITY OF ITS POPULACE. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR COMMONSENSE STANDARDS AND SAFEGUARDS, REVISED TO CONFORM TO THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE, ADOPTED IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND BROADLY AND EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED - TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF OUR AIR AND WATER AND THE SAFETY OF FOOD, DRUGS, CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND WORKERS.
OPEN, ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT - IN A DEMOCRACY, CITIZENS HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT THEIR GOVERNMENT DOES, HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE, AND HOW TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR PROACTIVE GOVERNMENT DISCLOSURE OF TIMELY, USEFUL INFORMATION THAT EMPOWERS CITIZEN ACTION AND HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
REVENUE & SPENDING POLICY - AN EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN ITS PEOPLE, ADVANCES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED PROSPERITY, AND RAISES THE REVENUES NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC STRUCTURES THAT SUPPORT INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE REVENUE-RAISING OPTIONS, MORE TRANSPARENCY IN AND OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL SPENDING, AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES.
NONPROFIT SPEECH RIGHTS - THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AND ENCOURAGES POLICY INVOLVEMENT BY DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Mcfate Thru Dec2015 President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,160 |
Dianne Stewart Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ross Eisenbrey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Donald Cohen Thru Feb2016 Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Teresa Ghilarducci Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mary M Lassen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $759 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $444,850 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $445,609 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $125,243 |
| Investment income | $6,040 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$22,298 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $554,594 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,000 |
| 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. | $102,205 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,665 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $672,136 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,688 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,669 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,870 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,428 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $97,159 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,986 |
| Information technology | $4,493 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $163,335 |
| Travel | $16,365 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,848 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,500 |
| Insurance | $8,955 |
| All other expenses | $3,562 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,491,093 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,154 |
| 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 | $64,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,213 |
| 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 | $13,213 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $50,941 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $50,941 |