CITIZENS FOR SMALLER GOVERNMENT
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Plain text CITIZENS FOR SMALLER GOVERNMENT. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2013–2025. https://furp.org/org/citizens-for-smaller-government-462449428. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $4K · expenses $4K · assets $1K
- EIN
- 46-2449428
- Address
- 423 JEFFERSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2412
- NTEE code
- Z99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(4): social welfare (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- No
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE BENEFIT OF A SMALLER MORE RESPONSIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA BY ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 4 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
4 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J Volpe | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 2013-2025 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Frank J Ruggiero Esq | VP-DIRECTOR | 2013-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Grace Potelunas | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2019-2025 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Jones (former) | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2013-2018 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GRACE POTELUNAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES J VOLPE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK J RUGGIERO ESQ | VP-DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,000 | $4,000 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $15,000 | $15,000 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $12,500 | $12,500 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,100 | $5,000 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $5,100 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $25,100 | $25,045 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $0 | $581 | $955 | $955 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,500 | $5,000 | $1,536 | $1,536 | $5,500 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $10,461 | $10,300 | $1,036 | $1,036 | $10,461 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,000 | $2,500 | $875 | $875 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $50,500 | $50,500 | $375 | $375 | $50,500 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $25,000 | $25,161 | $375 | $375 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $402,600 | $402,364 | $536 | $536 | $402,600 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $323,112 | $322,812 | $300 | $300 | $323,112 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 3 |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $4,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 100.0% |
| Total | $4,000 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $15,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 100.0% |
| Total | $15,000 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $12,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 | $12,500 | - | - | 100.0% |
| Total | $12,500 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $5,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 100.0% |
| Total | $5,000 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $25,045 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 | $25,000 | - | - | 99.8% |
| Fees: other services | $45 | $45 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $25,045 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $581 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $581 | - | $581 | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $581 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $5,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $5,000 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $10,300 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $10,300 | $10,300 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $10,300 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $2,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $2,500 | $2,500 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $2,500 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $50,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $50,500 | $50,500 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $50,500 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $25,161 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $25,161 | $25,161 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $25,161 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $402,364 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $402,364 | $402,364 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $402,364 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $322,812 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $322,812 | $322,812 | - | - | 100.0% | |
| Total | $322,812 | 100% |
State business registration
- Citizens for Smaller Government, Inc. PA, Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, Current, formed 2013-04-08
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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