The Council Foundation
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE BUSINESS BY ATTRACTING AND DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT AND SUPPORTING FORWARD-THINKING RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
-23.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+53.8% YoY
About The Council Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Council Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $147K.
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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 | $3,574,741 | $3,402,310 | $3,044,272 |
| Revenue | $718,862 | $734,858 | $579,126 |
| Expenses | $679,763 | $607,950 | $565,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $146,812 | $176,471 | $98,496 |
| 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
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Council Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Mississippi Foundation ($83,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION OXFORD, MS | SCHOOL INITIATIVE FUND | $83,333 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT COHEN | CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN TALLARIDA | VICE CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY MELLARD | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| JOEL R WOOD | SECRETARY | 1.12 | — |
| TOM HUGHSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JEFF RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT CAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BUMPY TRICHE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DOUGLAS HAMMOND | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| SCOTT PURVIANCE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL VICTORSON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID ESLICK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KEN EWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARKHAM R MCKNIGHT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| TARUN CHOPRA | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID BECKER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| J HYATT BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BILL D HENRY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KEN A CRERAR | EXECUTIVE CHAIR (UNTIL 6/24) | 1.87 | — |
| CATHERINE RICHARDSON | COO | 1.5 | — |
| BENITA HARRISON-WICKLINE | CFO | 1.87 | — |
| ELIZABETH MCDAID | FOUNDATION, EVP | 11.25 | — |
| SUSAN RUSHFORD | SVP, MKTG & COMMUNICATIONS | 1.87 | — |
| JULIA RUIZ | SVP, LEADERSHIP & MGMT RESOURCES | 3 | — |
| PAULA STALEY | SVP, MEETINGS | 1.12 | — |
| NICOLE VASILE | VP, MKTG & COMMUNICATIONS | 1.87 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Council Foundation?
As of 2024, The Council Foundation holds $3.6M in total assets with $719K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does The Council Foundation operate?
The Council Foundation has awarded grants in California, Mississippi, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Council Foundation award?
In 2024, The Council Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Council Foundation's EIN?
The Council Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1811691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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