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15275 COLLIER BLVD STE 201 # 279
Naples FL 34119-6750
Naples FL | IRS ruling year: 2011 | EIN: 45-2637507
To formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of transparency, the free market, individual freedom, and limited constitutional government.
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Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology because they have e-filed less than three full IRS Form 990s in the past six fiscal years
We recognize that organizations may skip e-filing on certain years, while otherwise meeting our methodology. However, we do not believe it appropriate to rate an organization based on this limited amount of data.
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This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2018
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Foundation for Government Accountability Inc.) or EIN (452637507) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Travel, in-person meetings, and planned events were cancelled.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We are grateful to our financial partners for their generous and steadfast support during COVID-19. Because of this, FGA did not experience a financial decline. We were also able to pivot and focus our efforts on recovery-based solutions at the height of the pandemic.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Similar to many organizations, our in-person efforts switched to video methods. We also created a menu of more than three dozen policy solutions to address the needs of those most affected by the COVID-19 situation. This resulted in a total of 72 policy wins in several states, where at least one of our solutions was enacted through executive order or legislative action.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Many of our staff work remotely, so we were well-positioned to continue our operations. We continue to analyze the current public policy needs to develop solutions that are timely and relevant.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Flexibility is key. We increased our ability to be nimble, make quick decisions, and offer public policy solutions that are relevant both to lawmakers and the American people. We continue to look for ways to be responsive and relevant.
Not Currently Scored
Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
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Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2018 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Freedom To Work: Work is the key to breaking free from dependency, but government regulations on jobs make it hard for people to get a job and earn a living especially those in poverty. This project b ... (More)
Freedom To Work: Work is the key to breaking free from dependency, but government regulations on jobs make it hard for people to get a job and earn a living especially those in poverty. This project breaks down these barriers by promoting work and lessening the burdens from opportunity-killing regulations like occupational licensing, unleashing the freedom to work. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Welfare Reform: A project to identify and promote policies that successfully move individuals from dependency to full-time work and allow them to quickly escape poverty and to reduce fraud in welfare ... (More)
Welfare Reform: A project to identify and promote policies that successfully move individuals from dependency to full-time work and allow them to quickly escape poverty and to reduce fraud in welfare programs to protect resources for the truly needy. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Healthcare Reform: A project to educate lawmakers about proven options to restore a free market in the health care system, to include reforms that expand access, reduce costs, take care of high-risk i ... (More)
Healthcare Reform: A project to educate lawmakers about proven options to restore a free market in the health care system, to include reforms that expand access, reduce costs, take care of high-risk individuals, and empower consumers with the knowledge and (Less)
Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
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Foundation for Government Accountability Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Not ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
To formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of transparency, the free market, individual freedom, and limited constitutional government.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Create opportunities to pursue the American Dream for every American.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Educate policymakers on workforce reforms to break down barriers to opportunity and expand ways for individuals to find meaningful work across a variety of industries.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Goal Two: Develop policy solutions which foster prosperity through work, decrease dependency, and preserve limited resources for the truly needy.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Goal Three: Create policy solutions to help Americans receive access to lower cost, higher quality health coverage and treatment.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Professional growth and leadership development is a key aspect of FGA's success. Employees are able to participate in professional development workshops, both internal and external. In the past 12-18 months, we have focused on equipping those in management positions as well.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Policy Advocacy
FGA leadership participates in coalition calls, presents at conferences, and collaborates with other nonprofit policy groups. Our team also publishes original research and raises awareness of our findings through our communications department. While we do not lobby for or against active legislation, FGA does educate our primary audience of state and federal policymakers on our public policy solutions. This includes providing our research and/or testifying about a policy issue when requested to do so.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
At the beginning of 2020, we had a plan in place based on a strong economy and low unemployment. At the early stages of the pandemic, we pivoted to change our menu of policy solutions. In the past year, we continue to adapt to the changing political and economic environment to remain relevant. This includes adding new policy solutions, hiring additional policy experts, and training our current policy experts in new areas.
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Accountability & Finance
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