Effective Governing Coalition
The organization successfully organized and held a significant number of policy convenings with elected officials, policy experts, industry leaders, and other interested parties and stakeholders to engage in a robust exchange of ideas, opinions, and philosophies and further policy proposals that promote economic growth, healthcare accessibility, national security and technological innovation. The organization conducted and publicized policy research to inform this same mission and support its convenings. After careful vetting and review, the organization also conducted a grant program, funding other social welfare organizations engaged in promoting shared policy objections to further their aligned work and advance the organizations mission.
Effective Governing Coalition at a glance
In short: Effective Governing Coalition gave $285K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $71,250
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $1,864,651
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Effective Governing Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Democrat Majority ($180K). Together the top 4 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Democrat Majority Washington, DC | General support | $180,000 |
| Americans for Contraception Washington, DC | Social welfare activities | $85,000 |
| Renew Democracy Foundation Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Newdeal Washington, DC | Social welfare activities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,864,651 | $2,416,000 | $551,349 | $285,000 | 4 |
About Effective Governing Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Effective Governing Coalition is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $285K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Effective Governing Coalition is led by Kyle Layman, Director & President on the 2025 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Layman
Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$33K (2025)
Amanda Bogorad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Mike Goodman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Julie Trute
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nana Nyanin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rory Steele
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Petterson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Mike Goodman (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Effective Governing Coalition
How much does Effective Governing Coalition give each year?
Effective Governing Coalition gave $285K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Effective Governing Coalition's typical grant size?
Effective Governing Coalition's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $71,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Effective Governing Coalition give grants?
Effective Governing Coalition gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Effective Governing Coalition give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Effective Governing Coalition's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Effective Governing Coalition?
Effective Governing Coalition reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Effective Governing Coalition's EIN?
Effective Governing Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3375133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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