Nonprofit · EIN 13-6068327
COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,933,921 | $13,458,110 | -$524,189 | $38,184,941 | $6,402,110 | $31,782,831 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,215,376 | $12,271,617 | $943,759 | $39,923,596 | $6,934,867 | $32,988,729 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,451,348
- Membership dues
- $6,024,204
- Program service revenue
- $3,708,476
- Investment income
- $687,465
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $64,271
- Other revenue
- $86,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,575
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,982,865
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,647,034
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,317,455
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25
- Accounting fees
- $243,256
- Occupancy
- $622,646
- Travel
- $314,192
- Depreciation
- $162,731
- Program services (functional)
- $10,990,724
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,951,055
- Fundraising (functional)
- $516,331
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,923,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,184,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,402,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,782,831
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $633,203
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,348,906
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,905,293
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,877,538
- Gross unrelated business income
- $68,132
- Gross receipts
- $18,470,900
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Enright | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $607,133 | $83,017 |
| Chana Anderson | VP, People, Equity & Operations Key employee | 40 | $242,744 | $36,108 |
| Kristen Scott Kennedy | Exec.VP Key employee | 40 | $231,338 | $39,976 |
| Natalie Ross | VP, Membership, Development, & Finance Key employee | 40 | $224,193 | $39,566 |
| Jennifer Holcomb | VP, Government Affairs & Legal Key employee | 40 | $199,675 | $44,626 |
| Nicole Bronzan | VP, Communications & Content Key employee | 40 | $196,620 | $37,871 |
| Zaynab Nawaz | VP, Programs & Peer Engagement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,106 | $46,254 |
| David Rosado | Senior Advisor, Community Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,537 | $36,108 |
| Shante Bureau | Director, Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,600 | $44,626 |
| Yoo-Jin Kang | Director, DEI Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,048 | $39,976 |
| Benjamin McDearmon | Director, Legal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,666 | $39,566 |
| Peter Laugharn | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Williams | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Srik Gopal | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jen Ford Reedy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Chandler | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Brennan Gould | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Tia Hodges | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Jenn Hoos Rothberg | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Mae Hong | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Martha Jimenez | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Galen Maness | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Juan Martinez | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Brandee McHale | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Mason Rummel | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ENRIGHT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $552,497 | $63,212 |
| CHANA ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT, TALENT, EQUITY AND OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $231,764 | $29,480 |
| KRISTEN SCOTT-KENNEDY | CHIEF OF STAFF & VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY Key employee | 40 | $212,087 | $36,553 |
| NATALIE ROSS | VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT, AND FINAN Key employee | 40 | $211,988 | $36,184 |
| NICOLE BRONZAN | VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT Key employee | 40 | $187,439 | $34,686 |
| JENNIFER HOLCOMB | VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Key employee | 40 | $176,635 | $39,636 |
| SHANTE BUREAU | DIRECTOR, FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,312 | $36,861 |
| BENJAMIN MCDEARMON | DIRECTOR, LEGAL RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,940 | $30,276 |
| MELANIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR, CONFERENCES & EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,947 | $27,874 |
| YOO-JIN KANG | DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,358 | $18,469 |
| DANIELA RODRIGUEZ-RANF | DIRECTOR, PEER LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,745 | $19,621 |
| PETER LAUGHARN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENNAN GOULD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SRIK GOPAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAE HONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GALEN MANESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDEE MCHALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FORD REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON RUMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI-ANH TRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RIDGWAY H WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1255 23RD ST NW STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1152
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kathleen P Enright, 1255 23rd Street NW 200, Washington, DC 20037
- Signed the 990
- Kathleen P Enright, President and CEO
- Phone
- (202) 991-2225
- Website
- https://cof.org/
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The Council on Foundations fosters an environment where philanthropy can thrive and cultivates a community of diverse and skilled philanthropic professionals and organizations who lead with integrity, serve as ethical stewards and advocate for progress.
Program accomplishments
- Member services - the Council provides educational programs and resources about the issues and topics most impacting philanthropy, ensuring that our members have the tools they need to develop better ways of operating. The Council also provides networking opportunities, facilitates professional development, and builds bridges between foundations across the country and around the world. Through this work, the council seeks opportunities to partner with peer philanthropy serving organizations and amplify their work.Expenses $8,264,851 · grants $44,094 · revenue $9,732,680
- Strategic Communications - the Council shares the good work of philanthropy with our members, sector partners, media, and government through digital communications channels, publications, and knowledge products. We provide foundations with the information, resources, and connections they need to improve their practice and learn from their peers.Expenses $1,417,286 · grants $255
- Public Policy - the Council is a leading advocacy organization for the philanthropic sector and builds strong relationships with policy makers and regulators in order to advocate for laws and regulations that advance the greater good, enable diverse philanthropic endeavors to thrive, and spur the growth of charitable giving without increasing wealth inequality. With respect to our advocacy efforts, any activities that meet the definition of lobbying are reported on supplemental Schedule C.Expenses $1,308,587 · grants $226
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-6068327
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,184,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,470,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,933,921 | $13,458,110 | $38,184,941 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,215,376 | $12,271,617 | $39,923,596 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,512,682 | $10,738,369 | $37,611,812 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-6068327).
Questions about COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC is 13-6068327.
- Is COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kathleen P Enright.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $607,133 (Kathleen Enright, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,933,921, expenses of $13,458,110 and total assets of $38,184,941 at year end.
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