Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1982, with $9,836,628 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1025 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 1100, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1231278 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.8M
▲ 137.8% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.0M
Net assets
$8.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +39% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget: 17 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1025 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 1100, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $990K (FY2014) to $9.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $8.3M
Operating margin
39.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.2M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,836,628▲138% | $5,974,490▲20.9% | $8,264,755▲87.7% | $10,170,964▲114% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,137,343▼41.2% | $4,941,731▲10.3% | $4,402,617▼15.4% | $4,763,745▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,037,630▲31.8% | $4,481,795▲1.1% | $5,207,005▲96.4% | $5,725,188▲101% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,338,402▲137% | $4,432,308▲5.9% | $2,651,170▲51.9% | $2,854,266▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,256,835▼61.5% | $4,186,697▲20.4% | $1,745,076▼52.5% | $1,994,124▼48.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,863,809▲900% | $3,476,962▲5.8% | $3,674,938▲185% | $3,874,884▲165% | 990 |
| 2018 | $586,400▼89.2% | $3,287,833▲8.2% | $1,288,091▼67.7% | $1,463,338▼64.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,421,527▲389% | $3,038,669▼5.8% | $3,989,524▲148% | $4,170,544▲136% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,109,159▼77.8% | $3,227,336▼4.7% | $1,606,666▼56.9% | $1,765,243▼54.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,988,957▲404% | $3,385,499▲27.9% | $3,724,843▲75.6% | $3,870,785▲77.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $989,630 | $2,646,618 | $2,121,385 | $2,187,276 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.5M total
33 grants to Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $120,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $105,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $8,790 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $110,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2022 | $71,454 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $9,390 |
| Stand Together Fellowship | Education | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1231278, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget's EIN?
- Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1231278.
- How much revenue does Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget report?
- Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget reported $9,836,628 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget have?
- CharityIndex grades Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget (EIN 52-1231278) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.