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EIN 27-1657203

Convention of States Foundation (CSG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
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
$3,284,962
2023
Total expenses
$2,200,816
2023
Total assets
$2,848,884
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at CSG

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

Grants made by CSG

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Media Research Center (MRC)Sponsorships of 2022 Gala$38,659
Texas Public Policy FoundationPolicy Orientation Sponsorship Pledge$10,000

Who funds Convention of States Foundation (CSG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncJustice$191,350
Foster's Outriders FoundationGeneral Support$150,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$104,679
...and 24 more grants received totalling $927,229

Personnel at CSG

NameTitleCompensation
Mark MecklerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$77,330
Mark Meckler CeoChief Executive Officer
Michael RuthenbergExecutive Vice President$39,542
Robert KellyGeneral Counsel and Chief Financial Officer$52,261
Timothy MurphyChief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Officer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for CSG

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,083,087
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,260
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
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$195,615
Total revenues$3,284,962

Form 990s for CSG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122022-01-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $191,350 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
December 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social 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
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0194829
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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