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Nonprofit · EIN 22-6059920

FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20037

Financials

$266K$393K2023$620K$369K2024$228K$170K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$228,344$169,891$58,453$144,742$106,115$38,627
December 31, 2024990$619,714$369,162$250,552$188,735$208,561-$19,826
December 31, 2023990$265,718$393,367-$127,649$141,501$411,879-$270,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$223,254
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,090
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,099
Other salaries and wages
$50,424
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$138,114
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$948
Accounting fees
$7,263
Program services (functional)
$24,199
Management and general (functional)
$89,697
Fundraising (functional)
$55,995

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$188,735
Total assets, end of year
$144,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$106,115
Net assets, end of year
$38,627
Publicly traded securities
$129,725
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,627
Gross receipts
$228,344
Employees
6
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Nneka ChiazorPresident
Officer
2$25,171$478,251$95,374
Reginald NanceVP Finance and Administration
Officer
1$8,239$266,415$69,237
Kristin BrackemyreSr. Dir., Public Affairs Practice
Key employee
4$21,820$196,376$40,245
Rayla EverhartSr. Manager, Database & Ops
Highest-paid employee
1$2,207$108,144$17,524
Scott OrrChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Ellie A ShawChair-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Cody Andrew TubbsFirst Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Courtney GeduldigPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Greg CristTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Isaac ReyesVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Maureen KlineVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Makini NyantehVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Darlene BrightAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Erik HowerAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Katie W McBreenAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lee A AndersonAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marcel HalmaAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Nicole CollierAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Pierce J HaleyAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Douglas PinkhamPresident
Officer
4$70,375$633,375$70,658
Reginald NanceVice President
Officer
8$52,961$211,844$51,219
Courtney GeduldigChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Scott OrrChair-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Ellie ShawFirst Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Roi EwellPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Cody TubbsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Greg CristVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Isaac ReyesVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Makini NyantehVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Alison WeissAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Darlene RosenkoetterAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Genna GentAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jill KozenyAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Lee AndersonAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Maureen KlineAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Pierce HaleyAt-Large Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Douglas G PinkhamPresident
Officer
4$58,195$523,759$61,463
Reginald NanceVice President
Officer
8$50,770$203,081$47,502
Amy MeliSr. Director
Key employee
12$76,063$76,064$13,106
Roi EwellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Mary Moore HamrickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Courtney GeduldigDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Scott OrrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ellie ShawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Erin StreeterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Makini NyantehDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Greg CristDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Genna GentDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Maureen KlineDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jill KozenyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Isaac ReyesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Cody TubbsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Brian WolffDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Alison WeissDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2121 K ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1891
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Nneka Chiazor, 2121 K Street NW 900, Washington, DC 200371891
Signed the 990
Nneka Chiazor, President
Phone
(202) 787-5959
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

Our mission is to conduct and support research on issues and trends that affect the practice of public affairs and organizations' ability to thrive in a dynamic business environment. Our research provides actionable intelligence on emerging issues and best practices for all facets of public affairs worldwide.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Research and Publications: The Foundation produces a variety of publications on emerging issues and trends in public affairs, as well as comprehensive benchmarking reports that help public affairs executives and managers better understand their environment.
    Expenses $24,199

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-6059920
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$144,742
Income (IRS master file)
$228,344

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$228,344$169,891$144,742XML
990December 2024$619,714$369,162$188,735XML
990December 2023$265,718$393,367$141,501XML
990December 2022$284,080$401,266$171,194IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-6059920).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS is 22-6059920.
Is FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nneka Chiazor.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,171 (Nneka Chiazor, President).
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,344, expenses of $169,891 and total assets of $144,742 at year end.

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