Sycamore Institute Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sycamore Institute Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sycamore Institute Inc 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, Sycamore Institute Inc generated $834.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $733.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, RELIABLE DATA AND RESEARCH IN PURSUIT OF SOUND, SUSTAINABLE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL TENNESSEANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH CENTER THAT EXISTS TO HELP POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND COMPLEX ISSUES THAT AFFECT AND CONNECT TENNESSEANS' HEALTH AND PROSPERITY. CRAFTING PUBLIC POLICY IS A CONTINUOUS, ITERATIVE PROCESS THAT CALLS FOR STAKEHOLDERS WITH DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS TO WORK TOGETHER. THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HEALTH, PROSPERITY, AND PUBLIC POLICY ARE COMPLICATED, NUANCED, AND WIDE-RANGING. MOVING THE NEEDLE TOWARD A HEALTHIER AND MORE PROSPEROUS TENNESSEE REQUIRES THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND TAKING THE LONG VIEW. BY PROVIDING RELIABLE INFORMATION AND ENGAGING WITH EVERYONE, SYCAMORE HELPS TENNESSEANS OF ALL POLITICAL STRIPES UNCOVER THE FACTS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Straessle Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $129,653 |
Amanda Spears Deputy Direc | 40 | $104,762 | |
Leslie Hafner President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Marshall Treasurer (j | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deidre Malone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabe Roberts Treasurer (j | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $134,938 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $680,171 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $815,109 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,711 |
Investment income | $10,030 |
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 | $834,850 |
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. | $144,304 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,101 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $296,722 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,861 |
Other employee benefits | $36,728 |
Payroll taxes | $31,747 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,126 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,456 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,558 |
Information technology | $9,018 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $136,164 |
Travel | $7,765 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,582 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,200 |
Insurance | $2,028 |
All other expenses | $5,499 |
Total functional expenses | $733,758 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $470,520 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,044 |
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 | $27,425 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,660 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $169,402 |
Total assets | $788,051 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,641 |
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 | $177,894 |
Total liabilities | $216,535 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $457,472 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,044 |
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 | $788,051 |