METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

EIN: 526060391 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$54,378,155
Total Expenses
$52,108,306
Total Assets
$71,781,074
Net Assets
$33,413,083
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CLARK MERCER
Phone
2029623200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $54.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $52.1M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

CREATE A MORE ACCESSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS AND LIVABLE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BY BEING A DISCUSSION FORUM, EXPERT RESOURCE, ISSUE ADVOCATE, AND CATALYST FOR ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,171,947 Revenue: $0

THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG) IS THE REGIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE WASHINGTON AREA'S MAJOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR GOVERNING OFFICIALS. THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA...

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THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG) IS THE REGIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE WASHINGTON AREA'S MAJOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR GOVERNING OFFICIALS. THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA IS COMPRISED OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE WASHINGTON, DC SUBURBS IN MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA. COG PROVIDES A FOCUS FOR ACTION ON ISSUES OF REGIONAL CONCERN SUCH AS COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, AIR AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, TRACKING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION GROWTH AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE REGION, COORDINATING PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTING CHILD CARE AND HOUSING FOR THE REGION. COG IS SUPPORTED BY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ITS PARTICIPATING MEMBER GOVERNMENTS, GRANTS, AND CONTRACTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $52,611,773
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,337,474
Other Revenue $428,908
TOTAL REVENUE $54,378,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,193,525
Salaries & Benefits $18,564,477
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $44,171,947
Other Expenses $31,350,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $52,108,306

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $54,378,155 $55,214,572 0.0%
Expenses $52,108,306 $52,680,079 0.0%
Net Income $2,269,849 $2,534,493 -0.1%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
35
Independent Members
35
Employees
164
Volunteers
36

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
6
$628,521
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
1
$315,083
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HON DENISE MITCHELL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON CATHERINE READ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MICHAEL O'CONNOR SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON TIM ADAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON CHARLES ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MONIQUE ASHTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON ANDREA BAILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BIERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MURIEL BOWSER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AISHA BRAVEBOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON REUBEN COLLINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON TOM DERNOGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR KEVIN DONAHUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MARC ELRICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON BRIAN FELDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON JESSICA FITZWATER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYIA GASKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON EVAN GLASS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON DESHUNDRA JEFFERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON EMMETT JORDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAKIS KARANTONIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON RODNEY LUSK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON JEFF MCKAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON PHIL MENDELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON DARRYL MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON PHYLLIS RANDALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON TALISHA SEARCY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MARK SICKLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON DAVID SNYDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON KATE STEWART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON KEITH SYDNOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON LAURA TEKRONY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON INGRID WATSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON MARK WOLFE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON ROBERT WU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK MERCER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$301,292 $48,810 $350,102
JULIE MUSSOG CFO 40.00
Officer
$225,037 $53,382 $278,419
KENYAN MCDUFFIE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KANATHUR SRIKANTH DEP. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$266,834 $48,249 $315,083
STEVEN BIEBER DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$204,514 $52,030 $256,544
SCOTT BOGGS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$215,788 $31,887 $247,675
TIMOTHY CANAN DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$199,223 $41,286 $240,509
LIONEL BERNARD DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR (THRU 3/25) 40.00
Highest
$203,337 $27,154 $230,491
ERIC RANDALL PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$185,529 $19,007 $204,536
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 $54,378,155 $52,108,306 $71,781,074 $2,269,849
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $51,521,432 $47,833,196 $66,208,448 $3,688,236
2022 $44,555,929 $38,753,846 $68,812,642 $5,802,083
2021 $38,206,110 $33,317,777 $38,979,239 $4,888,333
2020 $40,392,522 $40,745,951 $31,192,045 $-353,429
2019 $41,323,437 $43,396,157 $23,745,912 $-2,072,720
2018 $44,050,680 $42,276,159 $27,761,862 $1,774,521
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