Program areas at POGO
General program and policy: pogo's general program and policy work is directed toward protecting and strengthening anti-corruption and good Government mechanisms at the federal level. A Government that is responsive to the needs of the people it serves helps strengthen our democracy over the long term. Our work includes ensuring that our Government's institutional checks and balances function properly, and that Government Oversight and accountability offices remain independent.
Civic engagement: our civic engagement program builds partnerships with community leaders and places opinion pieces uplifting good Government reforms in local media markets. Complementing pogo's advocacy efforts on capitol hill, these local partners help pogo build state-side pressure on members of congress to champion good Government reforms.
Center for defense information: this Project attempts to serve as a voice of reason and to counterbalance those who promote wasteful spending without taking into account first the security needs of the country. The goal is to secure a far more effective military force and much more ethical and professional military and civilian leadership at significantly lower cost.
Other program services.
Who funds Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at POGO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tim Farnsworth | Vice President of Marketing , Communications and | $137,918 | 2023-12-31 |
| Liz Hempowicz | Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs | $120,601 | 2023-12-18 |
| Miah Ulysse | Vice President of Programs | $137,710 | 2023-12-31 |
| Danielle Brian | President | $221,152 | 2024-05-28 |
| Danielle Harris | Director of Operations | | 2023-12-18 |
| ...and 27 more key personnel |
Financials for POGO
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,517,098 | $8,450,726 | -11% |
| Program services | $70,000 | $10,000 | 600% |
| Investment income and dividends | $263,198 | $127,232 | 106.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $37,144 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-146,166 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $83,336 | $57,743 | 44.3% |
| Total revenues | $7,933,632 | $8,536,679 | -7.1% |
Organizations like POGO
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| America First Policy Institute | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $23,618,246 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $10,104,204 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Midland, MI | $11,464,559 |
| Goldwater Institute | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $7,843,232 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $13,368,234 |
| Partnership for Public Service | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $24,721,568 |
| The Center for Election Innovation & Research | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,803,773 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $10,125,447 |
| Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,635,519 |
| Family Policy Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,253,413 |
Data update history
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 24 new grant, including a grant for $950,000 from Democracy Fund Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1100 13th St NW 800
- Washington, DC 20005
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- pogo.org/
- Phone
- (202) 347-1122
- Facebook page
- pogo.org
- Twitter profile
- @pogoblog
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1739443
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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
- Central 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
- CT0136342
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-04
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