Fund for Constitutional Government
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Fund for Constitutional Government at a glance
In short: Fund for Constitutional Government gave $355K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,000
- +86.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,714
- +86.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,778,995
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fund for Constitutional Government
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fund for Constitutional Government
Who Fund for Constitutional Government funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charities Aid Foundation America ($205K). Together the top 7 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 42 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fund for Constitutional Government gives
- Giving fell 20% 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 $190K (2023) to $706K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | Keseb Donor Advised Fund | $205,000 |
| R Street Institute Washington, DC | Pbc subgrant--general support of work to reduce pentagon spending | $25,000 |
| Fair Count Atlanta, GA | General Support-Keseb Fellowship Program | $25,000 |
| National Taxpayer Union Foundation Washington, DC | Pbc subgrant--general support of work to reduce pentagon spending | $25,000 |
| Protect Democracy Washington, DC | General Support-Keseb Fellowship Program | $25,000 |
| Pushblack Washington, DC | General Support-Keseb Fellowship Program | $25,000 |
| Vote Run Lead Hartsdale, NY | General Support-Keseb Fellowship Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,778,995 | $6,537,962 | $6,864,634 | $355,000 | 7 | $619,740 |
| 2023 | $10,113,659 | $9,417,855 | $5,239,204 | $190,000 | 7 | $256,801 |
| 2022 | $5,476,371 | $4,434,469 | $4,354,784 | $705,610 | 10 | $62,919 |
| 2021 | $5,816,893 | $4,133,211 | $4,419,033 | $445,000 | 7 | $173,841 |
| 2020 | $5,906,309 | $4,981,224 | $3,914,636 | $269,800 | 11 | $257,536 |
About Fund for Constitutional Government
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Constitutional Government is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $355K. Net investment income was $620K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Constitutional Government is led by Mark Hertsgaard, Executive Director: Ccn since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Hertsgaard
Executive Director: Ccn
Program Director: Ccn → Executive Director: Ccn, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Ian Gary
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $175K (2024)
Michael Cavallo
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Cavanagh
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Kalman
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $161K (2024)
Scott Greytak
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Yordanos Eyoel
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Kyle Pope
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$225K (2024)
Conrad Martin
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hamilton Fish
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Blum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Alexander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arvind Ganeson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joe Kraus
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jana Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah Pray
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Anne B. Zill (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diann Rust-Tierney (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judy O'Neill (2020–2023) — Managing Director: Ccn
- Former: Robert Alvarez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shahid Buttar (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Doyle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Fertel (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Hiatt (2022) — Director
- Former: Karin Kamp (2022) — Director
- Former: Lakshmi Kumar (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alexandra Toma (2020–2021) — Executive Director: Psfg
- Former: Lisa Rosenberg (2020–2021) — Executive Director: Otg
- Former: Marion Edey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Walters (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Aftergood (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Countess (2021) — Program Associate: Building Bridges
- Former: Clark Gascoigne (2020) — Program Director: Fact
- Former: Frances T. Farenthold (2020) — Board Member
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 $230K, to Yordanos Eyoel (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Constitutional Government
How much does Fund for Constitutional Government give each year?
Fund for Constitutional Government gave $355K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $190K across 7 grants.
What is Fund for Constitutional Government's typical grant size?
Fund for Constitutional Government's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fund for Constitutional Government give grants?
Fund for Constitutional Government gives mostly in Virginia: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Fund for Constitutional Government give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Fund for Constitutional Government's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Fund for Constitutional Government's largest grantees?
Fund for Constitutional Government's largest 2024 grantees include Charities Aid Foundation America ($205,000), R Street Institute ($25,000) and Fair Count ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fund for Constitutional Government?
Fund for Constitutional Government reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is Fund for Constitutional Government?
Fund for Constitutional Government is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fund for Constitutional Government's EIN?
Fund for Constitutional Government's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7391766. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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