Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy

EIN: 342003304 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$142,865
Total Expenses
$467,737
Total Assets
$2,431,841
Net Assets
$2,412,489
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Brian Czech
Phone
7039017190
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $468K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 227% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of CASSE is to advance the steady state economy with stabilized population and consumption as a policy goal with wide spread support.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $210,091 Revenue: $0

PROGRAM 1. Public education through website blog books and presentations: Maintained and improved leading website in steady state economics https: steadystate.org. Published 48 Steady State Herald...

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PROGRAM 1. Public education through website blog books and presentations: Maintained and improved leading website in steady state economics https: steadystate.org. Published 48 Steady State Herald weekly articles four quarterly newsletters and one book. Sent publications reaching approximately 12,000 subscribers. Distributed 72 Steady State Press books. Gave five live presentations for international and domestic organizations on steady state economics including COP 16. Gained 226 new signatories of the CASSE Position for a total of 16,368.

Program 2
Expenses: $93,665 Revenue: $0

PROGRAM 2. Policy oriented research: Conducted research in ecological macroeconimics. Conducted research required for drafting steady-state legislation including several "feeder bills" as segments of...

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PROGRAM 2. Policy oriented research: Conducted research in ecological macroeconimics. Conducted research required for drafting steady-state legislation including several "feeder bills" as segments of the Steady State Economy Act long-term project. Conducted research pertaining to county governance county growth controversies and steady state planning options for counties.

Program 3
Expenses: $65,201 Revenue: $0

PROGRAM 3. County level outreach engagement and assistance with identifying sustainable policy and planning options: Published 12 "Keep Our Counties Great" campaign case studies. Drafted a templet...

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PROGRAM 3. County level outreach engagement and assistance with identifying sustainable policy and planning options: Published 12 "Keep Our Counties Great" campaign case studies. Drafted a templet for the Counties Comprehensive Plan. Constructed a County Planning Database.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,940
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $116,421
Other Revenue $1,504
TOTAL REVENUE $142,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $361,582
Fundraising Expenses $18,078
Program Expenses $368,957
Other Expenses $106,155
TOTAL EXPENSES $467,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $142,865 $135,130 +0.1%
Expenses $467,737 $423,000 +0.1%
Net Income $-324,872 $-287,870 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$120,755
Total Directors
5
$120,755
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMILY BEARLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH FARLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ORR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER REYNOLDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN CZECH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$118,387 $2,368 $120,755
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $142,865 $467,737 $2,431,841 $-324,872
2023 $135,130 $423,000 $2,746,643 $-287,870
2022 $441,689 $393,911 $3,017,378 $47,778
2021 $966,334 $274,901 $2,975,015 $691,433
2020 $1,247,223 $310,821 $2,357,187 $936,402
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