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Council on Governmental Relations

Public charity
Research & Policy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1847000

About

COGR is an association of leading universities and research institutions. We are the national authorities on the financial and regulatory infrastructure, and the corresponding compliance requirements associated with managing federal research grants and contracts within research institutions. We provide information, analyses, advice, policy perspective, and historical context to our members in the areas of research administration and compliance, financial oversight, and intellectual property. COGR communicates the viewpoint and concerns of its members and fosters productive relationships between the research community and federal policymakers, advocating for innovation and change that avoid unnecessary regulatory burden.

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Category
Research & Policy
Employees
9
Volunteers
26

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-07-31
Revenue
$3.3M
Expenses
$3.2M
Assets
$4.9M
Liabilities
$2.1M

Financial history

$3.3M$1.7M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $3.3M · Avg: $2.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$1K
Grants Given
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Address

601 13TH ST NW
Washington, DC, 20005-380

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members18
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
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