State Policy Network
- Assets
- $20.7m
- Revenue
- $27.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 09/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 57-0952531
Organization Overview
State Policy Network is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (R02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, State Policy Network employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. State Policy 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 12/2023, State Policy Network generated $27.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2015, State Policy Network has awarded 364 individual grants totaling $28,031,338. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CATALYZE THRIVING, DURABLE FREEDOM MOVEMENTS IN EVERY STATE, ANCHORED WITH HIGH-PERFORMING INDEPENDENT THINK TANKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE POLICY ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION - IDENTIFY EMERGING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STATE PROBLEMS; WORK ALONGSIDE THINK TANKS TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR WIDE-SPREAD EDUCATION ABOUT THOSE SOLUTIONS, AND DEVELOP REFORM LEADERS. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CREATE A ROBUST MOVEMENT OF LEADERS ADVANCING FREE MARKET IDEAS IN THE STATES.
TRAINING PROGRAMS - SPN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES AND DEVELOPS LEADERS, HELPING STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF SPN AFFILIATES, AND INSPIRING AND TRAINING AFFILIATES TO EDUCATE CITIZENS. SPN OFFERS OVER 40 SERVICES TO THINK TANKS, LIKE ONE-ON-ONE EVALUATION AND ADVISING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TRAINING, LEADERSHIP MENTORING, AND PEER NETWORKING SUMMITS.
ANNUAL MEETING - IN 2023, SPN'S ANNUAL MEETING ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,600 PARTICIPANTS, REPRESENTING THINK TANKS FROM NEARLY ALL FIFTY STATES, AS WELL AS NATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS. THE ANNUAL MEETING FEATURES MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOCUSED ON BUILDING SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH, COMMUNICATION, OPERATIONS, AND POLICY, ALONG WITH PLENARY SESSIONS FOCUSED ON CRITICAL TOPICS LIKE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracie J Sharp President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $470,057 |
Carl O Helstrom III Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stanford D Swim Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas L Willcox Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Theodore D Abram Director - Until 10/2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lawson Bader Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marriott Business Center Hotel & Event Space For Annual Meeting | 12/30/23 | $1,176,967 |
Tldr Media Production Of Documentary | 12/30/23 | $230,000 |
Ironlight Monthly Impact & Digital Services | 12/30/23 | $199,008 |
Heartmind Strategies Llc Polling For Various Projects | 12/30/23 | $185,700 |
Ags Exposition Services Inc Signage, Graphics, Branding | 12/30/23 | $182,947 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,830,037 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,976 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,857,037 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $511,651 |
| Investment income | $739,180 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,014 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,111,882 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,029,970 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,702 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,590,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $350,078 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,112,496 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $195,647 |
| Other employee benefits | $447,307 |
| Payroll taxes | $449,879 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,239 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $160,787 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $109,400 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $134,740 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,139 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,200,957 |
| Advertising and promotion | $159,092 |
| Office expenses | $75,106 |
| Information technology | $521,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,018 |
| Travel | $2,251,709 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,188,998 |
| Interest | $1,141 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $205,533 |
| Insurance | $88,390 |
| All other expenses | $27,554 |
| Total functional expenses | $25,798,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,058,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,318 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,096,270 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $165,144 |
| 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 | $419,216 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,746 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,840,279 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,788 |
| Total assets | $20,708,122 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $586,891 |
| 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 | $69,375 |
| Total liabilities | $656,266 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,518,762 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,533,094 |
| 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 | $20,708,122 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, State Policy Network has awarded $7,029,470 in support to 55 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALABAMA POLICY INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
ALASKA POLICY FORUM PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $364,000 |
BADGER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
BOUNDARY LINE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $171,000 |
CALIFORNIA POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $186,320 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
State Policy Network Arlington, VA | $20,708,122 | $27,111,882 |
Nc Congress Of Latino Organizations Ncclo Durham, NC | $1,785,720 | $1,113,731 |
Clt Joules Charlotte, NC | $538,904 | $535,544 |
Black Gravity Inc Washington, DC | $1,170,299 | $1,487,351 |
United Coalition of Reason Washington, DC | $38,614 | $160,847 |
Block Power Washington, DC | $159,817 | $207,191 |