Citizens Against Government Waste
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1363952
Organization Overview
Citizens Against Government Waste, operating under the name Cagw, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cagw employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cagw 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, Cagw generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PERFORM NONPARTISAN RESEARCH & ANALYSIS ON GOVERNMENT WASTE & INEFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION - PUBLISH AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES REGARDING WASTE AND INEFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT.
RESEARCH - PERFORM NONPARTISAN STUDY, RESEARCH, AND ANALYSIS ON WASTE AND INEFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas A Schatz President | OfficerTrustee | 39.5 | $307,982 |
Mekdes Yifru CFO | Officer | 39.5 | $101,648 |
Elizabeth Wright Director, Health & Science Division | Officer | 39.5 | $96,963 |
Deborah Collier VP Of Policy And Gov't Aff | Officer | 39.5 | $91,682 |
Steven Hofman Chairman | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bob Heckman Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jdb Marketing Mailshop | 12/30/21 | $243,082 |
Warfield & Walsh Inc Fundraising Counsel | 12/30/21 | $122,325 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $232,331 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,013,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,245,473 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,398 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,646 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $380,782 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,642,299 |
| 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. | $635,139 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,119 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $529,618 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,660 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,613 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,025 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $243,671 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $78,668 |
| Information technology | $27,519 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $167,460 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $59,942 |
| Insurance | $17,908 |
| All other expenses | $19,128 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,762,677 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,591 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,993 |
| 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 | $28,701 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,286 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,166,530 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $216,149 |
| Total assets | $2,739,250 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,388 |
| 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 | $177,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,561,862 |
| 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 | $2,739,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Citizens Against Government Waste has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Crawford Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Common Ground Ruther Glen, VA | $1,035,150 | $7,212,810 |
National Conference On Citizenship Washington, DC | $5,588,012 | $7,878,527 |
Citizen Guardian Inc Washington, DC | $266,298 | $5,068,831 |
Center For Evaluation Innovation Inc Washington, DC | $10,200,831 | $6,678,533 |
Partnership For A New American Economy Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $2,543,734 |
Citizens Against Government Waste Washington, DC | $2,739,250 | $2,642,299 |
Register2vote Fund Washington, DC | $1,136,027 | $2,153,610 |
American Majority Inc Purcellville, VA | $309,847 | $2,369,517 |
Center For Individual Freedom Fairfax, VA | $719,908 | $1,612,150 |
Committee To Unleash Prosperity Inc Potomac, MD | $5,632,785 | $4,283,191 |
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation Washington, DC | $1,667,752 | $2,201,310 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voters League Inc Richmond, VA | $393,225 | $1,402,182 |