Show-Me Institute is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Show-Me Institute employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Show-Me Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Show-Me Institute generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF MISSOURI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SHOW-ME INSTITUTE COMMISSIONED AND PUBLISHED SIX (6) STUDIES, ESSAYS, AND REPORTS BY STAFF, THIRTY (30) COMMENTARIES AND 227 BLOG POSTS, RELATED TO VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, STATE TAXES, AND MISSOURI'S ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE STUDIES, ESSAYS AND REPORTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN PRINT FORM, COMMENTARIES WERE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPERS, AND ALL STUDIES, ESSAYS, REPORTS, COMMENTARIES, AND BLOG POSTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE.
DRAFTED AND DISTRIBUTED NEWSLETTERS, REPORTS AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING INSTITUTE RESEARCH AND EVENTS.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brenda Talent CEO | Officer | 25 | $240,000 |
Susan Pendergrass Dir. Of Research/edu. Policy | 35 | $168,209 | |
Andrew Wilson Fellow/senior Writer | 28 | $129,885 | |
Jessica Gatewood Director Of Development | 35 | $110,116 | |
David Stokes Dir. Of Municipal Policy | 35 | $110,000 | |
Patrick Ishmael Director Of Government Acc. | 35 | $108,131 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $17,364 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,657,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,609 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,675,160 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $770 |
Investment income | $1,284 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,679,107 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,291 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $860,110 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,843 |
Other employee benefits | $35,185 |
Payroll taxes | $75,389 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,190 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,158 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,551 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $30,097 |
Information technology | $14,900 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,487 |
Travel | $7,242 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $564 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,202 |
Insurance | $8,254 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,533,818 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,911 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,438,688 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,290 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,090 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,148 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,970 |
Total assets | $2,619,097 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,802 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $27,167 |
Total liabilities | $47,969 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,559,838 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,290 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,619,097 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Show-Me Institute has recieved totaling $624,050.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $525,550 |
State Policy Network Arlington, VA PURPOSE: ECONOMIC FREEDOM RESEARCH | $50,000 |
American Conservative Union Foundation Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: General Support | $20,000 |
American Conservative Union Foundation Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: General Support | $20,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $6,000 |
Holekamp Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROMOTE AND ENFORCE MISSOURI PUBLIC POLICY | $2,500 |
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Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc Tucker, GA | $24,485,053 | $1,564,197 |
Anthony Pritzker Fam Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $37,184,888 |
Communitygiving St Cloud, MN | $193,103,222 | $46,523,540 |
Crown Family Foundation Chicago, IL | $468,729,562 | $19,005,366 |
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $70,813,659 | $24,292,942 |
Penner Family Foundation Bentonville, AR | $146,107,822 | $15,983,833 |
Meridian Institute Dillon, CO | $18,119,345 | $21,383,160 |
C D Spangler Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | $547,764,463 | $34,692,558 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN | $0 | $24,073,238 |
Goodman Family Operating Foundation Chaska, MN | $298,216,479 | $15,439,155 |
Chc Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | $23,119,840 | $20,885,598 |
Robert And Adele Schiff Family Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $226,331,394 | $18,541,997 |