Former Members Of Congress Inc

Organization Overview

Former Members Of Congress Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1971. 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, Former Members Of Congress Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Former Members Of Congress Inc 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, Former Members Of Congress Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SERVICE AND STRENGTHEN REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY DOMESTICALLY AND ABROAD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED STUDY GROUPS WITH GERMANY, JAPAN, EUROPE AND KOREA TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT IN THESE COUNTRIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRANK DISCUSSIONS WITH CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THEM THROUGH ONGOING, UNOFFICIAL AND INFORMAL FORA. THESE STUDY GROUPS WERE MAINLY SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES, ATLANTIK BRUECKE, THE SASAKAWA PEACE FOUNDATION, AND PRIVATE CORPORATIONS.


THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SERVICE, TEACH ABOUT CONGRESS AND STRENGTHEN REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY, WHILE KEEPING ITS UNIQUE MEMBERSHIP CONNECTED AFTER LEAVING CAPITOL HILL. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS DOMESTIC PROGRAMS, MOST NOTABLY THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM, WHICH SENT BIPARTISAN TEAMS OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO ALMOST 30 COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATED A WEBCAST SERIES (THE CIVICS CONNECTION), AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INCLUDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS. IN ADDITION TO A SMALL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE CHARGED TO THE UNIVERSITIES VISITED, THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED, BY THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, AND THE STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. IN ADDITION, VIA FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM LEGACY INTERNATIONAL, THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS VISITING DELEGATIONS FROM EMERGING DEMOCRACIES AND THE UNITED STATES FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.THE ORGANIZATION PLACES GREAT EMPHASIS ON INTERNATIONAL ENDEAVORS. PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE GLOBAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE CAPITALIZE ON THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET OF FORMER LEGISLATORS IN DEMOCRACY-BUILDING AND PARLIAMENTARY STRENGTHENING MISSIONS. OTHER PROJECTS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE CONGRESSIONAL STUDY GROUPS, AIM TO CREATE PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE INVOLVING CURRENT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR COLLEAGUES IN OTHER LEGISLATURES. IN ADDITION TO AN INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION OF THE CONGRESS TO CAMPUS PROGRAM (MOST NOTABLY IN THE UK, TURKEY,CHINA AND CANADA), THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY ABROAD VIA PROJECTS SUCH AS THE GLOBAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE (GDI). GDI IS A JOINT PROJECT CONDUCTED WITH THE FORMER LEGISLATORS ASSOCIATIONS OF CANADA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM CAME VIA A GRANT FROM THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF FORMER PARLIAMENTARIANS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SEVERAL TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN OTTAWA TO PREPARE FORMER LEGISLATORS FOR ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSIONS. GDI ALSO INCLUDES THE U.S. LEGISLATORS AGAINST CORRUPTION PROJECT WHICH SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS IN EMERGING DEMOCRACIES.


TO PROVIDE FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Weichlein Peter
CEO
$272,000
Schleidt Sabine
COO
$233,000
Buerkle Ann Marie
Vice-President
$0
Boustany Charles
President
$0
Edwards Donna
Vice-President
$0
Comstock Barbara
President-Elect
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$50,037
Fundraising events$480,354
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,760,403
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,290,794
Total Program Service Revenue$29,516
Investment income $36,853
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,674
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,363,837

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Former Members Of Congress Inc has awarded $109,958 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DISABLED SPORTS USA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Rockville, MD

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST THE ACTIVITIES OF DISABLED SPORTS USA

$71,458

TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Burnsville, MN

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST THE ACTIVITES OF TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS INC.

$38,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Former Members Of Congress Inc has recieved totaling $539,744.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of the Congress to Campus HBCU's Program and Statemanship Award

$75,000
German Marshall Fund Of The Us

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TRANSATLANTIC DIALOGUE

$39,744
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Contribution

$25,000
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