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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,260,681
Total expenses
$2,680,500
Contributions and grants received
$1,105,836
Grants paid
$88,736
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$145,134
Other revenue
$9,711
Total assets, end of year
$3,175,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$458,992
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,716,291
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,832,384
Management and general expenses
$407,746
Fundraising expenses
$440,370
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,832,384

Program services were 68.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,105,836

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $28,242

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $145,000 · excluded $145,000

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $900,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $899,866

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $134

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $134 · excluded $134

  • 11a · Other revenue: Other Income

    total $9,711 · excluded $9,711

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $9,711

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $88,736 · program services $88,736

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $76,556 · program services $47,429 · management and general $13,729 · fundraising $15,398

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,017,873 · program services $630,501 · management and general $182,364 · fundraising $205,008

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $58,093 · program services $36,018 · management and general $10,456 · fundraising $11,619

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $71,083 · program services $44,072 · management and general $12,795 · fundraising $14,216

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $83,306 · program services $51,650 · management and general $14,995 · fundraising $16,661

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $11,466 · management and general $1,787 · fundraising $9,679

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $43,959 · management and general $43,959

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $671,664 · program services $547,889 · management and general $45,920 · fundraising $77,855

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $29,864 · program services $22,447 · management and general $7,382 · fundraising $35

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $26,534 · program services $16,625 · management and general $6,706 · fundraising $3,203

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $2,787 · program services $2,787

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $15,567 · program services $5,137 · management and general $5,293 · fundraising $5,137

  • 17 · Travel

    total $255,225 · program services $154,159 · management and general $36,956 · fundraising $64,110

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $156,085 · program services $139,565 · management and general $5,139 · fundraising $11,381

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $4,540 · program services $2,474 · management and general $2,066

  • 24a · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions

    total $45,595 · program services $31,241 · management and general $8,288 · fundraising $6,066

  • 24b · Other expenses: Professional developmen

    total $15,440 · program services $5,940 · management and general $9,500

  • 24c · Other expenses: Taxes, Licenses and Per

    total $5,691 · program services $5,502 · management and general $187 · fundraising $2

  • 24d · Other expenses: Recruiting

    total $436 · program services $212 · management and general $224

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $981,020 · end of year $743,751

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $90,599 · end of year $421,932

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $327,284 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $6,200 · end of year $2,172

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,732,356 · end of year $2,007,428

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $64,897 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,855 · end of year $6,946

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $452,046

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $62,391 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,136,110 · end of year $2,716,291

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

We work with entrepreneurs, investors, policy experts, governments, humanitarians and new city developers to build a common understanding of charter cities and create relationships which can work toward implementing charter cities. Our goal is to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty by helping incubate dozens of charter cities around the world.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Center for Innovative Governance Research is building the future of governance by creating the ecosystem for charter cities.

  • Withheld by Nonprofiteer: this text may name a private individual.

    Expenses $763,829

  • Special Projects - Supporting the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) Strategic Plan: We worked closely with ZIPA to help shape its strategic plan, ensuring that Zanzibar remains a leading destination for investment and economic growth in East Africa. Expanding Our Network of Partners and Supporters: This year, we welcomed additional members into our growing network, strengthening our ability to advance special projects that drive economic development and innovation.Hosting High-Impact Roundtables: We convened a series of focused roundtable discussions with experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in economic development.

    Expenses $431,732 · Grants $62,783

  • Events - The Growth Summit convened leading academics, policymakers, donors, and development practitioners for a series of panels and open discussions on reigniting economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. Zanzalu was a five-week pop-up city event held in Fumba Town, Zanzibar. It was designed to connect African builders, explore alternative forms of city organization, and foster a growth ecosystem. Staff Retreat to Fumba Town, Zanzibar: In July, the Charter Cities Institute team came together for a two-day retreat in Zanzibar, strengthening team bonds while experiencing our flagship project, Fumba Town, firsthand. CCI conducted other events and webinars.

    Expenses $362,817 · Grants $12,783

  • Media -CCI had a busy year with many publications including "Songdo City: Blueprint or Black Sheep?", "Introducing the New Cities Map", "To Beer Or Not To Beer? A Liquid History of Economic Development in Canada and Zambia", "Building Resilient Cities: The Role of Charter Cities in Promoting Resilient Urban Development", "Making Bad Urban Laws Better: Can the Urban Physician Replace the Urban Politician in Africa?", and several others. Other highlights include 46 Blogs Published, 11 Policy briefs, 10 Press Releases, 11 Podcast Episodes and 53 videos created and posted.

    Expenses $274,006 · Grants $13,170

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here. A text marked withheld matched a screen for wording that may name a private individual, such as an honorific or "in memory of". Most of what it withholds names no one; it is withheld so that what does is never shown.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Mark Lutter

    Executive Director, Board Chairman

    Total calculated
    $76,556
    From this org
    $61,537
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,019
    Hours/week
    25

  • Dan Grossman

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • WGyude Moore

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Professor Leonard Wantchekon

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • David Nott

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joseph Milligan

    Director of Development

    Total calculated
    $183,209
    From this org
    $149,434
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,775
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,434
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $15,152
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,623
    Filer's total
    $183,209

  • Michael Holstein

    Head of Communications

    Total calculated
    $155,277
    From this org
    $132,971
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,306
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $132,971
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,146
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,160
    Filer's total
    $155,277

  • Kurtis Lockhart

    Executive Director, AUL Director

    Total calculated
    $157,706
    From this org
    $141,745
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,961
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,745
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,701
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,260
    Filer's total
    $157,706

  • John Hoyt

    Head of Operations

    Total calculated
    $120,442
    From this org
    $105,378
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,064
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
23 April 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202501189349300630

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