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State Government Leadership Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 20-0505849 Website

To conduct research and educational programs on public issues for the benefit of the general public, industry, and state government leaders. To support other non-profit organizations that further the exempt purpose of the organization.

Key facts about State Government Leadership Foundation

In short: State Government Leadership Foundation gave $850K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $213K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
20-0505849
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$850,000
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$212,500
Median grant
$62,500
Total assets
$533,838
Primary geography
District of Columbia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$534K

-70.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$850K

+1617.2% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$213K

+758.6% YoY

How State Government Leadership Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About State Government Leadership Foundation

Based on IRS filings

State Government Leadership Foundation 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 $534K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $850K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

LansingWashingtonAlexandriaLittle RockOkemosAtlantaCaliforniaEast LansingGreenwood VillageJefferson CityKansas CityMaple PlainMinneapolisRaleighSaint PaulSpringfieldTallahasseeVirginia Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M13 grants2020 4 grants2021 3 grants2022 2 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $850K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Building America's Future: $700KBuilding America's Future$700KIntegrity Minnesota: $100KIntegrity Minnesota$100KCenter for Campaign Innovation: $25KCenter for Campaign Innovation$25KMN Chamber of Commerce: $25KMN Chamber of Commerce$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Building America's Future ($700K). Together the top 4 received $850K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K5$50–100K3$100–250K4$250–500K4$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 26 (35%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Building America's Future Washington, DCGeneral Purpose$700,000
Integrity Minnesota Maple Plain, MNGeneral Purpose$100,000
Center for Campaign Innovation Alexandria, VAGeneral Purpose$25,000
MN Chamber of Commerce Minneapolis, MNGeneral Purpose$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$533,838$1,785,202$19,730
Revenue$3,525,750$3,379,950$5,120,729
Expenses$4,777,114$1,614,478$8,008,774

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

State Government Leadership Foundation is led by Dee Duncan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Dee Duncan

    President

    President → Executive Director, 2022

    Executive Director → President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Kilgore

    Audit Chair

    Director → Audit Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Reynolds

    Chairman of the Board

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Lampkin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cabell Hobbs

    Secretary, Treasurer & CFO

    Secretary, Treasurer & CFO → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023

    Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & CFO, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Austin Chambers (2020–2021) — Executive Director
  • Former: Staci Goede (2020) — Secretary, Treasurer & CFO

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.

Frequently asked questions about State Government Leadership Foundation

How much does State Government Leadership Foundation give each year?

State Government Leadership Foundation gave $850K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.

What is State Government Leadership Foundation's typical grant size?

State Government Leadership Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $212,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does State Government Leadership Foundation give grants?

State Government Leadership Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (15%).

Does State Government Leadership Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of State Government Leadership Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is State Government Leadership Foundation?

State Government Leadership Foundation reported $534K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What is State Government Leadership Foundation?

State Government Leadership Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $534K in total assets as of 2024.

What is State Government Leadership Foundation's EIN?

State Government Leadership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0505849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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