State Government Leadership Foundation
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.
State Government Leadership Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $850,000
- +1617.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $212,500
- +758.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $533,838
- -70.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who State Government Leadership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 26 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How State Government Leadership Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% 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 $50K (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building America's Future Washington, DC | General Purpose | $700,000 |
| Integrity Minnesota Maple Plain, MN | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Center for Campaign Innovation Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| MN Chamber of Commerce Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $533,838 | $3,525,750 | $4,777,114 | $850,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,785,202 | $3,379,950 | $1,614,478 | $49,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $19,730 | $5,120,729 | $8,008,774 | $1,880,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $2,907,775 | $5,937,764 | $3,173,057 | $1,145,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $143,068 | $8,393,018 | $8,666,017 | $2,010,000 | 13 |
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.
Focus Areas
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.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- 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 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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