The Congressional Institute Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC. THE CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE ACCOMPLISHES THIS PURPOSE THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS, INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION, PROMOTION, AND PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES.
- Income
- $4.7 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $489,027, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $2.2 million spent. CONGRESS OF TOMORROW HOUSE CONFERENCE: SPONSORED SINCE THE INSTITUTE'S FOUNDING IN 1987. THIS ISSUE AND PLANNING PROGRAM IS ATTENDED BY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENIOR STAFF.
- $292,941 spent. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES: THE CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE SPONSORS ANNUAL CONFERENCES FOR THE ELECTED LEADERSHIP OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. AT THIS MEETING, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AWAY FROM WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS IN DEPTH AND EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CRITICAL ISSUES FACING CONGRESS AND THE NATION.
- $240,140 spent. STAFF CONFERENCES: A UNIQUE 2-DAY FORUM WHERE HOUSE PERSONAL OFFICE CHIEFS OF STAFF, COMMITTEE STAFF DIRECTORS, AND KEY STAFF FROM LEADERSHIP OFFICES GATHER TO LEARN, COMMUNICATE, AND NETWORK ON THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF MANAGING CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES.
- $123,681 spent. CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION: PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO ENCOURAGE AND RECOGNIZE THE ARTISTIC TALENTS OF THEIR YOUNG CONSTITUENTS. THE INSTITUTE SPONSORS THE ART COMPETITION AND RECEPTION HONORING A STUDENT FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WHOSE ARTWORK WAS SELECTED AND DISPLAYED IN THE U.S. CAPITOL.
- $353,148 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESEARCH AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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