The Project on Government Oversight
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). The Project on Government Oversight has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds The Project on Government Oversight
$17.2M in foundation grants on record from 73 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Fund | $2.5M | 3 |
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $1.5M | 3 |
| Klarman Family Foundation | $1.5M | 3 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $1.4M | 3 |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | $1.2M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $973K | 4 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $900K | 3 |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund | $750K | 2 |
| Park Foundation | $620K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $600K | 4 |
Leadership
DANIELLE BRIAN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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