Center for Innovative Governance Research

EIN: 823264419 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$3,225,879
Total Expenses
$2,934,470
Total Assets
$3,514,503
Net Assets
$3,007,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
Dr Mark Lutter
Phone
2026566901
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Center for Innovative Governance Research, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 156% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,306,739

African Urban Lab - In 2025, the Africa Urban Lab (AUL) expanded its work in urban education, research, and policy engagement across Africa. AUL graduated the inaugural cohort of 38 professionals...

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African Urban Lab - In 2025, the Africa Urban Lab (AUL) expanded its work in urban education, research, and policy engagement across Africa. AUL graduated the inaugural cohort of 38 professionals from 10 countries in its Professional Diploma in Urban Development and welcomed a second cohort of 50 students from 15 countries, reflecting strong demand for applied urban training and supported by 33 full scholarships and additional tuition waivers. The organization also strengthened knowledge exchange by hosting two public talks, participating in 11 international conferences and policy forums, and launching the Economics of Greenfield Urban Planning working paper series. In addition, AUL established new institutional initiatives, including the University Coalition on Curricula for Cities (UCCC) to modernize urban planning education in East Africa and the Urban Expansion and the Periphery (UXP) program to support evidence-based planning with municipal partners.

Program 2
Expenses: $726,672 Revenue: $34,954

Events and Media - The New Cities Summit in Nairobi, Kenya brought together 400+ delegates, 87 speakers, 14 panels, 7 keynotes, 7 Cities Catapult pitches, 5 side events, and 19 sponsors. This event...

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Events and Media - The New Cities Summit in Nairobi, Kenya brought together 400+ delegates, 87 speakers, 14 panels, 7 keynotes, 7 Cities Catapult pitches, 5 side events, and 19 sponsors. This event serves as the annual catalyst for the charter cities movement. Additionally, CCI staff spoke at and attended dozens of other events throughout the year to promote charter cities.

Program 3
Expenses: $483,266

Special Projects - In 2025 CCI worked together with stakeholders from several new city projects including Astra (Kazakhstan), Sherbro Island (Sierra Leonne), and an upcoming project in Antigua...

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Special Projects - In 2025 CCI worked together with stakeholders from several new city projects including Astra (Kazakhstan), Sherbro Island (Sierra Leonne), and an upcoming project in Antigua. Additionally, CCI authored guidance and provided expert advice to other potential founders and projects.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,069,061
Program Service Revenue $34,954
Investment Income $91,785
Other Revenue $30,079
TOTAL REVENUE $3,225,879

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $403,699
Salaries & Benefits $986,414
Fundraising Expenses $146,859
Program Expenses $2,516,677
Other Expenses $1,544,357
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,934,470

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,225,879 $1,260,681 +1.6%
Expenses $2,934,470 $2,680,500 +0.1%
Net Income $291,409 $-1,419,819 -1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
10
Volunteers
4

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
3
$172,916
Total Directors
5
$172,916
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dr Mark Lutter Executive Director, Board Chairman 25.00
Officer Director
$151,010 $21,906 $172,916
Dan Grossman Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WGyude Moore Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Professor Leonard Wantchekon Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Nott Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Holstein Head of Communications 40.00
Highest
$136,158 $23,541 $159,699
John Hoyt Head of Operations 40.00
Highest
$108,616 $15,226 $123,842
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 $3,225,879 $2,934,470 $3,514,503 $291,409
2024 $1,260,681 $2,680,500 $3,175,283 $-1,419,819
2023 $2,384,393 $2,716,479 $4,202,356 $-332,086
2022 $1,953,036 $2,526,647 $4,541,412 $-573,611
2021 $6,092,556 $1,679,800 $5,595,971 $4,412,756
2020 $1,472,456 $605,790 $1,090,030 $866,666
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