From public IRS filings
THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT INC
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO) IS A NONPARTISAN INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG THAT INVESTIGATES AND EXPOSES WASTE, CORRUPTION, ABUSE OF POWER, AND WHEN THE GOVERNMENT FAILS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC OR SILENCES THOSE WHO REPORT WRONGDOING.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$7.9M
Total expenses
$8M
Total assets
$11.7M
Program expense ratio
8242%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT INC
$15.6M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $900K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $600K | 4 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $500K | 1 |
| Fund for Constitutional Government | $426K | 4 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $343K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $233K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $194K | 4 |
| New Venture Fund | $170K | 3 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $125K | 2 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund | $110K | 3 |
Leadership
DANIELLE BRIAN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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