Scholars Strategy Network
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 12/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0480740
Organization Overview
Scholars Strategy Network is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Scholars Strategy Network employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scholars Strategy Network 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, Scholars Strategy Network generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 SEEK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY ORGANIZING SCHOLARS WORKING IN AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CONNECTING SCHOLARS AND THEIR RESEARCH TO POLICYMAKERS, CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY ORGANIZING SCHOLARS IN AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CONNECTING SCHOLARS AND THEIR RESEARCH TO POLICY MAKERS, CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paola Maynard-Moll Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,446 |
Jamila Michener Director | Trustee | 2 | $3,750 |
Amy Fried Director | Trustee | 2 | $3,000 |
Theda Skocpol Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Bowditch President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Suzanne Mettler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,702,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,702,161 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,810 |
| Investment income | $1,154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,749 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,794,376 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $125,446 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,397 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $900,694 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $186,388 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,343 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $374,167 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,002 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $158,508 |
| Travel | $3,773 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71,691 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,010 |
| Insurance | $10,451 |
| All other expenses | $15,207 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,107,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,684,559 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $397,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,448 |
| 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 | $35,465 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,590 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $8,867 |
| Other assets | $33,828 |
| Total assets | $3,250,757 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,507 |
| 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 | $20,193 |
| Total liabilities | $80,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,420,469 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $749,588 |
| 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 | $3,250,757 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Scholars Strategy Network has awarded $16,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE | | | $8,000 |
Minneapolis, MN | | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Scholars Strategy Network has recieved totaling $884,333.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $310,740 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Sciences | $300,000 |
William T Grant Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TRAINING AND COACHING TO HELP SCHOLARS ENSURE THAT RESEARCH IS USED TO IMPROVE POLICY | $175,893 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $33,836 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $13,853 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Democratic Socialists Of America Inc New York, NY | $4,898,729 | $6,854,135 |
Political Research Associates Somerville, MA | $3,771,294 | $2,818,345 |
Scholars Strategy Network Boston, MA | $3,250,757 | $2,794,376 |
American Assembly New York, NY | $27,391,919 | $3,217,603 |
Academy Of Political Science New York, NY | $1,734,690 | $521,198 |
Democratic Socialists Of America Fund Inc New York, NY | $660,229 | $333,692 |
Robert A Taft Institute Of Government Flushing, NY | $130,798 | $57,117 |
Conference For The Study Of Political Thought Association New York, NY | $11,506 | $0 |