EIN 27-1657203

Convention of States Foundation (CSG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Citizens for Self-Governance (CSG) will elevate awareness and provide resources, advocacy, and education to grassroots organizations and individuals exercising their rights to govern themselves.
Related structure
CSG is a subordinate organization under Convention of States Action.
Also known as...
John Hancock Committee for the States Self-Governance Institute; Citizens for Self-Governance
Total revenues
$1,536,162
2022
Total expenses
$2,161,712
2022
Total assets
$1,640,262
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at CSG

Communication, education, and training related to self-governance.

Grants made by CSG

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Media Research Center (MRC)General Operating Support$80,000
Texas ScorecardGeneral Operating Support$40,000
Texas Public Policy FoundationGeneral Operating Support$30,000
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Convention of States Foundation (CSG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncJustice$287,035
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$104,679
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$87,500
...and 25 more grants received totalling $806,941

Personnel at CSG

NameTitleCompensation
Mark Meckler CeoChief Executive Officer
Michael RuthenbergChief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President$39,827
Robert KellyGeneral Counsel and Chief Financial Officer / In - House Counsel$42,880
Timothy MurphyChief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Officer$0
Patricia MecklerVice President of External Relations$64,660
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for CSG

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,728,178
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,774
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,385
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-201,175
Total revenues$1,536,162

Form 990s for CSG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122022-01-05990View PDF
2018-122020-06-04990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Woodford Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $287,035 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HungerPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingGrassroots organizingNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5850 San Felipe 575a
Houston, TX 77057
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
conventionofstates.nationbuilder.com/ 
Phone
(512) 943-2014
Facebook page
Citizens4sg 
Twitter profile
@self_governance 
IRS details
EIN
27-1657203
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0194829
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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