Citizens for Self-Governance
To provide communication, education, and training on matters related to self-governance.
Citizens for Self-Governance at a glance
In short: Citizens for Self-Governance gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +311.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +722.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $2,392,719
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens for Self-Governance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Convention of States Action ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Citizens for Self-Governance gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $731K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action Houston, TX | Providing education on the subject of an article convention and engaging in direct lobbying activities to support the cause of an article v convention | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,392,719 | $1,883,754 | $2,381,765 | $200,000 | 1 | $30,200 |
| 2023 | $2,848,884 | $3,284,962 | $2,200,816 | $48,659 | 2 | $6,260 |
| 2022 | $1,640,262 | $1,536,162 | $2,161,712 | $190,000 | 6 | $7,774 |
| 2021 | $2,380,272 | $2,182,722 | $1,702,596 | $90,000 | 4 | $6,740 |
| 2020 | $1,895,138 | $1,894,565 | $2,358,754 | $731,300 | 2 | $104,351 |
About Citizens for Self-Governance
Based on IRS filings
Citizens for Self-Governance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens for Self-Governance is led by Mark Meckler, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Meckler
President & CEO
President & CEO → President, 2021
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Eric O'Keefe
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Girard
Grassroots Director
On filings since 2021
23 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $62K (2024)
Tim Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ruthenberg
Chief Grassroots Officer
COO → Executive Vice President, 2023
Executive Vice President → Chief Grassroots Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Patricia Meckler
Vice President of External Relations
On filings since 2021
17 hrs/week
$61K (2021) → $69K (2024)
Robert Kelly
General Counsel & CFO
In-House Counsel → General Counsel & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
17 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $54K (2024)
Rita Peters
Special Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Michael Pratt
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Timothy Murphy (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Jonathan Schneck (2020) — Director of Communications
- Former: Patty Meckler (2020) — Senior Vice President of External Relations
- Former: Seth Jeacopello (2020) — Chief Technology Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Patricia Meckler (VP of External Relations). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens for Self-Governance
How much does Citizens for Self-Governance give each year?
Citizens for Self-Governance gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
How large is Citizens for Self-Governance?
Citizens for Self-Governance reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Citizens for Self-Governance?
Citizens for Self-Governance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Houston, TX. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Citizens for Self-Governance operate?
Citizens for Self-Governance has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Michigan, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Citizens for Self-Governance's EIN?
Citizens for Self-Governance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1657203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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