Fund For Constitutional Government
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fund For Constitutional Government is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1974, with $6,537,962 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1100 13th St Nw Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 23-7391766 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.5M
▼ 30.6% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.9M
Net assets
$9.6M
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
—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 Fund For Constitutional Government— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -5% 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 Fund For Constitutional Government: 17 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Fund For Constitutional Government— 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 Fund For Constitutional Government: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1100 13th St Nw Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $6.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $198KNet assets $9.6M
Operating margin
-5.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.8M
Total liabilities
$198K
Net assets
$9.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,537,962▼30.6% | $6,864,634▲31.0% | $9,580,977▼4.2% | $9,778,995▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,417,855▲112% | $5,239,204▲20.3% | $10,003,770▲88.7% | $10,113,659▲84.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,434,469▲7.3% | $4,354,784▼1.5% | $5,302,318▼7.7% | $5,476,371▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,133,211▼17.0% | $4,419,033▲12.9% | $5,746,937▼2.2% | $5,816,893▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,981,224▲49.0% | $3,914,636▲42.2% | $5,877,834▲30.3% | $5,906,309▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,342,165▲7.9% | $2,753,429▲24.4% | $4,509,715▲14.7% | $4,585,065▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,098,141▲19.4% | $2,212,726▲20.9% | $3,930,936▼0.3% | $3,980,704▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,594,715▲61.3% | $1,830,849▲24.5% | $3,942,173▲36.7% | $3,989,873▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,608,256▲39.4% | $1,470,822▼12.1% | $2,883,007▲10.0% | $2,935,122▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,153,603▼36.1% | $1,674,072▲31.7% | $2,619,906▼18.6% | $2,653,438▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,804,857▲26.1% | $1,271,104▲4.4% | $3,217,784▲23.8% | $3,258,200▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,431,780 | $1,217,668▲84.1% | $2,600,073▲36.5% | $2,788,811▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $661,506▲14.3% | $1,905,306▲9.5% | $1,967,778▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $578,822▲6.9% | $1,740,114▼3.4% | $1,793,669▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $541,270 | $1,801,640 | $1,863,448 | 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 · $5.1M total
37 grants to Fund For Constitutional Government totaling $5.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skoll Fund | Civil participation | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | To support communities most affected by climate change | 2024 | $225,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Capacity building | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | 2024 mcnulty catalyst fund award | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | To support covering climate now's climate station project - newsroom staff capacity building and local newsletter | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General purpose | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $2,100,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $350,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $140,000 |
| The Skoll Fund | Community development | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support transparency international-us, a project of the grantee, in its policy advocacy on global anti-corruption and education | 2023 | $57,681 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General purpose | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | Support policy advocacy | 2022 | $275,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fund For Constitutional Government a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fund For Constitutional Government is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7391766, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fund For Constitutional Government's EIN?
- Fund For Constitutional Government's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7391766.
- How much revenue does Fund For Constitutional Government report?
- Fund For Constitutional Government reported $6,537,962 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fund For Constitutional Government have?
- CharityIndex grades Fund For Constitutional Government B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fund For Constitutional Government (EIN 23-7391766) 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.