Nonprofit · EIN 82-3264419
CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,225,879 | $2,934,470 | $291,409 | $3,514,503 | $506,803 | $3,007,700 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,260,681 | $2,680,500 | -$1,419,819 | $3,175,283 | $458,992 | $2,716,291 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,384,393 | $2,716,479 | -$332,086 | $4,202,356 | $66,246 | $4,136,110 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,069,061
- Program service revenue
- $34,954
- Investment income
- $91,785
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10
- Other revenue
- $30,079
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $403,699
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,915
- Other salaries and wages
- $659,813
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $986,414
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,493
- Accounting fees
- $45,080
- Occupancy
- $6,727
- Travel
- $243,810
- Program services (functional)
- $2,516,677
- Management and general (functional)
- $270,934
- Fundraising (functional)
- $146,859
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,175,283
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,514,503
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $506,803
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,007,700
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,226,912
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,536,446
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $471,254
- Gross receipts
- $4,006,405
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark Lutter | Executive Director, Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $151,010 | $21,906 |
| Michael Holstein | Head of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,158 | $23,541 |
| John Hoyt | Head of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,616 | $15,226 |
| Dan Grossman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WGyude Moore | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Professor Leonard Wantchekon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Milligan | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,434 | $33,775 |
| Kurtis Lockhart | Executive Director, AUL Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,745 | $15,961 |
| Michael Holstein | Head of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,971 | $22,306 |
| John Hoyt | Head of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,378 | $15,064 |
| Dr Mark Lutter | Executive Director, Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $61,537 | $15,019 |
| Dan Grossman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WGyude Moore | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Professor Leonard Wantchekon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Lockhart | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $140,098 | $13,058 |
| Michael Holstein | Head of Communications & General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,387 | $17,718 |
| John Hoyt | Head of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,243 | $10,910 |
| Dr Mark Lutter | Founder and Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $9,388 | $6,381 |
| Dan Grossman | Board Member (Treasurer) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| W Gyude Moore | Board Member (Secretary) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leonard Wantchekon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1717 K ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-5349
- In care of
- % DR MARK LUTTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dr Mark Lutter, 1717 K Street NW 900, Washington, DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- Dr Mark Lutter, Executive Dir., Board Chair
- Phone
- (202) 656-6901
- 990-N for 2017 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Mark Lutter, 636 Newton Pl NW apt 206, Washington DC 20010. Mailing address: 636 Newton Pl NW apt 206, Washington DC 20010. Website: InnovativeGovernance.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,306,739 · grants $314,699
- 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.Expenses $726,672 · grants $89,000 · revenue $34,954
- 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.Expenses $483,266
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3264419
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,514,503
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,006,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,225,879 | $2,934,470 | $3,514,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,260,681 | $2,680,500 | $3,175,283 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,384,393 | $2,716,479 | $4,202,356 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,953,036 | $2,526,647 | $4,541,412 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $1,472,456 | $605,790 | $1,090,030 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Mark Lutter Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-3264419).
Questions about CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH is 82-3264419.
- Is CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH 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 CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH 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 CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH 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 CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dr Mark Lutter.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,010 (Dr Mark Lutter, Executive Director, Board Chairman).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,225,879, expenses of $2,934,470 and total assets of $3,514,503 at year end.
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