Ending Spending Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $800.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Founding
- 03/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2189012
Organization Overview
Ending Spending Inc is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ending Spending Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ending Spending Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ending Spending Inc generated $800.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Ending Spending Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $1,420,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENDING SPENDING PROMOTES PUBLIC POLICIES AND FISCAL DISCIPLINE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENDING SPENDING'S ACTIVITIES IN 2022 FOCUSED ON CONTINUING ITS PROGRAM OF RESEARCHING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, AND EDUCATING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE DANGERS OF DEFICIT SPENDING AND THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBT. ENDING SPENDING PROMOTED FISCAL DISCIPLINE, ADVOCATED FOR AN END TO WASTEFUL AND EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT SPENDING GENERALLY, PROMOTED APPROPRIATE AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SPONSORED ACTIVITIES PROMOTING GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING ON THE SAME SUBJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Ricketts 11422 Forward Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
J Joe Ricketts Through 11322 Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian C Baker President, General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $430,000 |
Nancy H Watkins Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lauren E Kirshner Vice-President | Officer | 40 | $280,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Plus Communications Llc Advertising/consulting | 12/30/21 | $225,360 |
The Herald Group Llc Branding/messaging | 12/30/21 | $204,400 |
The Lindsey Group Llc Public Policy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $200,000 |
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 | $800,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $800,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $800,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,100,000 |
| 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. | $710,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $710,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,860 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,561 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $345 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,737 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,844 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $118,581 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,627 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $120,980 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,483,719 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $922,248 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $106,067 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,028,315 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,028,315 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,028,315 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ending Spending Inc has awarded $1,100,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP FUND INC PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $750,000 |
THE BECKETT FUND PURPOSE: CHARITIBLE | $25,000 |
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH INC PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
HARDWORKING GEORGIANS INC PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $50,000 |
COMMITTEE TO PROTECT VOTERS RIGHTS PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $100,000 |
OPPORTUNITY MATTERS NETWORK INC PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $50,000 |