Citizens United Foundation
An educational organization, which conducts research, informs and educates the public on various national and international issues.
Citizens United Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,456,792
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,574,030
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,463
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,266,160
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens United Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeley Law Group LLC Peachtree Corners, GA | Election Integrity Litigation. | $1,000,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | Election Integrity Programs. | $300,000 |
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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 | $4,456,792 | $3,574,030 | $3,266,160 | — | — | $8,463 |
| 2023 | $4,520,476 | $2,747,503 | $3,902,799 | — | — | $15,674 |
| 2022 | $6,691,701 | $2,511,734 | $4,826,439 | — | — | $-25,853 |
| 2021 | $9,367,238 | $10,892,091 | $6,042,003 | $1,300,000 | 2 | $17,728 |
| 2020 | $4,399,598 | $3,695,082 | $4,038,109 | — | — | $31,807 |
About Citizens United Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Citizens United Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens United Foundation is led by David Bossie, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Bossie
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Brian Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JT Mastranadi
Vice President of Govt Relations
Vice President of Government Relations → Vice President of Govt Relations, 2024
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Michael Boos
Vice President Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary & General Counsel → Vice President Secretary & General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Richard Kimble
Vice President of Development
V.p. Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $73K (2024)
Daniel Jorjani
Deputy General Counsel
On filings since 2022
13 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $83K (2024)
Savannah Steele
CFO
On filings since 2023
14 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $34K (2024)
Christina Trotta
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
16 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lauren Catts (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Kirk Risinger (2020–2021) — It Manager
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 $131K, to David Bossie (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens United Foundation
How large is Citizens United Foundation?
Citizens United Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
Where does Citizens United Foundation operate?
Citizens United Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia.
What is Citizens United Foundation's EIN?
Citizens United Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1626748. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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