Congressional Management Foundation Inc

Washington, DC · Founded 1977

Bipartisan nonprofit strengthening Congress through management training and civic education programs

Primary audience
Congressional Staff
Work area
Training & Education
Topic
Legislative Management
Contact
Bradford Fitch
Website Contact

About Organization

The Congressional Management Foundation helps Congress become more effective through management training and educates citizens on communicating with elected officials. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has served Capitol Hill for nearly 50 years. With 10 employees and 15 volunteers, the foundation reported revenue of $1.5 million in 2024.

What They Focus On

Congressional Management

Strengthening institutional effectiveness through professional development and management training for Congressional staff and offices

Civic Engagement

Educating citizens on effective communication strategies for engaging with elected representatives and participating in democracy

Legislative Operations

Supporting First Branch effectiveness through nonpartisan research, tools, and best practices for Congressional operations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.5M

+61.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.4M

+7.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$820K

+3.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

10

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $1,508,576 $1,368,694 $820,101 10
2023 $933,284 $1,277,900 $794,979 10
2022 $1,439,329 $1,525,199 $1,197,426 12
2020 $917,299 $1,415,727 $534,323 9
2019 $1,557,723 $1,436,768 $880,840 8
2018 $1,259,438 $1,400,175 $748,108 8

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify management and operational challenges facing Congressional offices through research and consultation

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Create nonpartisan training curricula and resources tailored to Congressional staff professional development

  • 03

    Deliver Training

    Conduct workshops and educational programs for Congressional staff and citizen advocates

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate program effectiveness and adapt offerings to strengthen First Branch operations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Congressional Management Foundation Inc

Congressional Training

Provides management training and professional development programs for Congressional staff and offices to improve institutional effectiveness

Civic Education

Trains citizens on best practices for effectively communicating with their elected representatives and engaging in democratic processes

Institutional Research

Conducts nonpartisan research on Congressional operations and management to identify opportunities for improving legislative branch effectiveness

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Congressional Management Foundation Inc.

Jen Daulby

Jen Daulby

Chief Executive Officer
Caitie LeClere

Caitie LeClere

Chief of Staff
Karsen Bailey

Karsen Bailey

Director of Congressional Outreach
Jesse Vega

Jesse Vega

Staff Assistant
BF

Bradford Fitch

Former President & CEO
Compensation: $199,157
ST

Sarah Thomson

Chief Operating Officer
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $110,418
JD

Jennifer Daulby

President & CEO
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $93,133
DW

David Whitestone

Director
JD

Jeremy Deutsch

Director
LS

Lea Sulkala

Director
LK

Lindsey Kerr

Director
MZ

Marcela Zamora

Director
MS

Matthew Spikes

Director
MR

Michelle Richardson

Director
SY

Stefania Yanachkov

Director
SB

Steven Bosacker

Director
TB

Tami Buckner

Director
TM

Tim Monahan

Director

Milestones

1977

Foundation Established

1977

Congressional Management Foundation founded to improve Congressional operations and management

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached highest revenue of $1.56 million supporting expanded Congressional training programs

2024

Leadership Transition

2024

Jennifer Daulby became President and CEO continuing the foundation's nonpartisan mission

2024

Nearly 50 Years

2024

Celebrated nearly five decades of bipartisan service to Capitol Hill community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Amy Plaster Chair
DW
David Whitestone Director
Debra Goldstein
Debra Goldstein Treasurer
JD
Jeremy Deutsch Director
LB
Laricke Blanchard Vice Chair
Lea Sulkala
Lea Sulkala Director
Lindsey Kerr
Lindsey Kerr Director
MZ
Marcela Zamora Director
Matthew Spikes
Matthew Spikes Director
Michelle Richardson
Michelle Richardson Director
NH
Nancy Hammer Secretary
SY
Stefania Yanachkov Director
SB
Steven Bosacker Director
Tami Buckner
Tami Buckner Director
Tim Monahan
Tim Monahan Director
John Bivona
John Bivona
Shuwanza Goff
Shuwanza Goff
Deborah Mazol
Deborah Mazol
Tiffany Moore
Tiffany Moore
Armstrong "Army" Robinson
Armstrong "Army" Robinson

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$436K

Highest Paid

$226K

Bradford Fitch

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Bradford Fitch Former President & CEO $199,157 $26,505 $225,662 —
Sarah Thomson Chief Operating Officer $110,418 $4,462 $114,880 1
Jennifer Daulby President & CEO $93,133 $2,689 $95,822 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$293K

Total Forgiven

$296K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

17

Loan Details 2 loans

$149,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $151,302 100%
Approved Mar 12, 2021
Lender Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company
Jobs Reported 8
Forgiven On May 25, 2022
$143,900
Forgiven
Forgiven: $145,023 100%
Approved Apr 28, 2020
Lender Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company
Jobs Reported 9
Forgiven On Feb 16, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Contact

Get in touch with Congressional Management Foundation Inc

Phone

(202) 546-0100
Visit Website
216 7th Street SE 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20003