Nonprofit · EIN 72-0921017
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,089,443 | $4,036,613 | $52,830 | $3,694,941 | $813,708 | $2,881,233 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,757,711 | $3,774,368 | -$16,657 | $3,513,030 | $738,419 | $2,774,611 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,780,049
- Membership dues
- $2,554,343
- Program service revenue
- $1,153,613
- Investment income
- $154,641
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$525
- Other revenue
- $1,140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $643,384
- Other salaries and wages
- $346,678
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,210,520
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,810
- Accounting fees
- $54,604
- Occupancy
- $108,327
- Travel
- $48,326
- Program services (functional)
- $3,087,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $563,869
- Fundraising (functional)
- $385,632
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,513,030
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,694,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $813,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,881,233
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,044,552
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,759,882
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $121,351
- Gross receipts
- $4,179,564
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB MCEWEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $334,768 | $33,477 |
| JENNIFER A RUTLEDGE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/ADMINI Officer | 40 | $255,581 | $19,558 |
| AMY GREENE | DIRECTOR OR PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,424 | $12,601 |
| RANDY KEEFE | ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,028 | $8,903 |
| THOMAS FITTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| J KENNETH BLACKWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BETH MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY A JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM G BOYKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CONNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL P FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEVIN ROBERTS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLBY MAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY Y NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHULZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEVIE WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| T KENNETH CRIBB JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD PAUL HODEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWIN MEESE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES C MILLER III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN H SCRIBANTE | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD A VIGUERIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB MCEWEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $315,821 | $31,582 |
| JENNIFER A RUTLEDGE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $248,155 | $18,815 |
| AMY GREENE | DIRECTOR OR PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,156 | $12,117 |
| RANDY KEEFE | ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,600 | $8,260 |
| THOMAS FITTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| J KENNETH BLACKWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BETH MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY A JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM G BOYKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CONNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL P FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH HUDGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLBY MAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY Y NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHULZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEVIE WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T KENNETH CRIBB JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD PAUL HODEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN MEESE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C MILLER III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN H SCRIBANTE | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD A VIGUERIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 N CAPITOL ST NW STE 830, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1569
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOB MCEWEN, 444 N CAPITOL STREET NW SUITE 830, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- BOB MCEWEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 207-0165
- Website
- WWW.CFNP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY AND NATIONAL POLICY ALTERNATIVES TO LEADERS IN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, AND ACADEMIA.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ARE CONDUCTED FOR NATIONAL LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, AND ACADEMIA TO EXPLORE NATIONAL POLICY ALTERNATIVES.Expenses $2,735,437 · revenue $1,153,613
- WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS TO KEEP THEM APPRISED OF MEMBER ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES. SPEECHES FROM CNP MEETINGS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.CFNP.ORG, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.Expenses $218,751
- THE CONSERVATIVE ACTION PROJECT (CAP) BEGAN IN 2009 TO FACILITATE LEADERS WORKING TOGETHER ON BEHALF OF COMMON GOALS.Expenses $132,924
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
- 72-0921017
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W00F)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,694,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,179,564
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,089,443 | $4,036,613 | $3,694,941 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,757,711 | $3,774,368 | $3,513,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,537,747 | $3,347,664 | $3,652,595 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 72-0921017).
Questions about COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY is 72-0921017.
- Is COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY 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 FOR NATIONAL POLICY 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 FOR NATIONAL POLICY 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 FOR NATIONAL POLICY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BOB MCEWEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $334,768 (BOB MCEWEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,089,443, expenses of $4,036,613 and total assets of $3,694,941 at year end.
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