Social Philosophy And Policy Foundation is located in Bowling Green, OH. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Social Philosophy And Policy Foundation 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 12/2023, Social Philosophy And Policy Foundation generated $745.9k 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 (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONFERENCES AND JOURNAL: THE SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN THE SCHOLARLY ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY FROM A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE. IT IS HIGHLY REGARDED BOTH IN THE ACADEMIC WORLD AND AMONG POLICY EXPERTS FOR ITS DISTINCTIVE APPROACH OF FOCUSING UPON THE MORAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIVERGENT TREATMENTS OF PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS. IT HOLDS CONFERENCES AND SUPPORTS PUBLICATIONS ON SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY. IN 2023 THE FOUNDATION HELD THREE SCHOLARLY CONFERENCES, PLANNED TWO CONFERENCES TO BE OFFERED IN 2024, AND EDITED AND PREPARED FOR PUBLICATION TWO ISSUES OF AN INTERNATIONALLY PROMINENT ACADEMIC JOURNAL IN SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY.
ETHICS, ECONOMICS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE TEACHING OF ECONOMICS IN HIGH SCHOOLS. THIS INCLUDES THE PREPARATION OF TEXTBOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN BOTH PRINTED AND INTERNET FORMATS, THE DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA, AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM TO TRAIN HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND THE COORDINATION OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSES TAUGHT FOR ADVANCE COLLEGE CREDIT. DURING 2023 NINE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AT SEVEN SCHOOLS AND MORE THAN 450 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, OF WHOM 200 RECEIVED COLLEGE CREDIT. SEVEN COURSES FOR MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES STUDENTS WERE OFFERED AS WELL.
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH: THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN RESEARCH INVOLVING EMINENT SCHOLARS FROM A WIDE SPECTRUM OF INFORMED OPINION AND DISCIPLINE INCLUDING LAW, PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, AND ECONOMICS. ITS PURPOSE IS TO BROADEN THE RANGE OF POLITICAL DISCOURSE. THE THREE SENIOR FELLOWS OF THE FOUNDATION CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, ON AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, AND ON MODERN WAR AND DIPLOMATIC HISTORY. IN 2023 THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE WORK OF AFFILIATED SCHOLARS, INCLUDING FIVE PROFESSORS AT DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES AS WELL AS SEVERAL WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND PUBLIC FORUMS RESULTING IN NUMEROUS PUBLISHED BOOKS AND ARTICLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Fred D Miller Jr Pres, Treas, Director | 45 | $575,000 | |
Jeffrey E Paul Vp, Sec'ty, Director | 45 | $547,000 | |
Ellen F Paul Sr Fellow | 35 | $257,000 | |
Tamara Sharp Administrative Edito | 15 | $196,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Howard Dickman | 12/30/22 | $190,000 |
Cathleen Johnson | 12/30/22 | $85,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $368,114 |
Dividends & Interest | $336,028 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $41,753 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $41,753 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $153 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $745,895 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $1,401,562 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $453,000 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $146,859 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $63,296 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,735 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $10,200 |
Printing and publications | $267,925 |
Other expenses | $54,787 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $2,937,633 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $2,937,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $663,280 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,097,441 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,159,352 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |