Mission: Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments (CSG) serves the executive, judicial and legislative branches of state government through leadership education, research and information services. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships. CSG is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to foster excellence in state government. (Less)

The Council of State Governments is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1993, and deductibiltiy of donations depends on various factors.