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Council for Citizens Against Government Waste

Social welfare
DBA: WASTE
Social Welfare / Advocacy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1369152
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About

Conduct nonpartisan public education programs, lobbying activities, attempt to influence legislation and programs involving government waste.

DBA Waste

Donations are NOT tax-deductible
Category
Social Welfare / Advocacy
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$3.2M
Expenses
$2.0M
Assets
$2.0M
Liabilities
$12K

Financial history

$10.3M$5.2M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $3.2M · Peak FY2023: $10.3M · Avg: $2.3M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
$0
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
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COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
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Address

317 Massachusetts AVE NE STE 300
Washington, DC, 20002-576

Governance

Voting board members5
Independent members4
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$10K
Net to org-$23K
Retained by contractors$33K
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