THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO) IS A NONPARTISAN INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG THAT INVESTIGATES AND EXPOSES WASTE, CORRUPTION, ABUSE OF POWER, AND WHEN THE GOVERNMENT FAILS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC OR SILENCES THOSE WHO REPORT WRONGDOING. WE CHAMPION REFORMS TO ACHIEVE A MORE EFFECTIVE, ETHICAL, AND ACCOUNTABLE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT SAFEGUARDS CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
+13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$255K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$255K
About Project on Government Oversight Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project on Government Oversight Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $258K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,244,712 | $11,690,657 | $10,789,223 |
| Revenue | $8,460,107 | $7,933,632 | $8,536,679 |
| Expenses | $7,828,619 | $7,959,144 | $7,175,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $257,581 | $263,198 | $164,376 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Program for Integrity Alliance ($255,377).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM FOR INTEGRITY ALLIANCE GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | SEED FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM INTEGRITY ALLIANCE FOCUSING ON ADDRESSING PROGRAM INTEGRITY ISSUES ACROSS GOVERNMENT. | $255,377 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA SLOAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARMANDO GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HINA SHAMSI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANINE ABRAMS MCLEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIA EPPERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA BAUMGARTNER BONDS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NORM ORNSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA CASE SOLOMON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WALLACE JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW COCKBURN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NITHI VIVATRAT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBRA KATZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RYAN ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEITH RUTTER | SECRETARY/EXEC OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $163,475 |
| DANIELLE BRIAN | PRESIDENT/EXEC. DIRECTOR | 40 | $221,482 |
| MIAH ULYSSE | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $152,222 |
| TIM FARNSWORTH | VP OF MARKETING | 40 | $138,885 |
| BRANDON BROCKMYER | DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RESEARCH | 40 | $147,266 |
| CHRIS PABON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $124,740 |
| SCOTT AMEY | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $160,107 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project on Government Oversight Inc?
Project on Government Oversight Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Project on Government Oversight Inc?
As of 2024, Project on Government Oversight Inc holds $13.2M in total assets with $8.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $255K in 2024.
Where does Project on Government Oversight Inc operate?
Project on Government Oversight Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Michigan, Montana.
What size grants does Project on Government Oversight Inc award?
In 2024, Project on Government Oversight Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $255K — an average of about $255K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Project on Government Oversight Inc's EIN?
Project on Government Oversight Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1739443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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