The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence helps state and local governments become knowledgeable and competitive employers so they can attract and retain talented, committed, and well-prepared individuals to public service.
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc at a glance
In short: The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc gave $937K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $469K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $937,176
- +517.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $468,588
- +208.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $468,588
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (85% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was International City Management Association Retirement Corp ($795K). Together the top 2 received $937K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2019) to $937K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International City Management Association Retirement Corp Washington, DC | Transfer of Net Assets | $794,954 |
| Trustees of Boston College Office for Sponsored Programs Chestnut Hill, MA | Public Sector Retirement Initiative, Phase VI | $142,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,351,345 | $2,091,064 | $937,176 | 2 | $802 |
| 2019 | $1,619,321 | $1,230,969 | $1,197,407 | $151,900 | 1 | $2,209 |
About The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $937K. Net investment income was $802.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc is led by Joshua M. Franzel, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joshua M. Franzel
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
35.5 hrs/week
$205K (2019) → $218K (2020)
Robert J. O'Neill Jr.
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie J. Faulk
Secretary
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$93K (2019) → $101K (2020)
Rivka Liss- Levinson
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2020)
Alex H. Hannah
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette A. Samuel
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald J. Borut
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Esser
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc A. Ott
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Harkness
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond C. Scheppach
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Schultze
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabina Agarunova
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Pattison
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William D. Euille
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William T. Pound
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne R. Ford
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory J. Dyson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rivka Liss-Levinson (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $218K, to Joshua M Franzel (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc
How much does The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc give each year?
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc gave $937K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $152K across 1 grant.
What is The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc?
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC.
Where does The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc operate?
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc's EIN?
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2661207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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