Think Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Think Tennessee employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think Tennessee 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 12/2022, Think Tennessee generated $819.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $624.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.2% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THINK TENNESSEE IS TO DRIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN THE VOICE OF VOTERS, SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES AND MOVE TENNESSEE FORWARD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIC PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON BUILDING A SHARED, STATEWIDE COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING TENNESSEE'S CIVIC HEALTH, PROMOTING CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN A MODERN, SECURE ELECTION SYSTEM, AND ADVANCING POLICIES THAT ALLOW MORE ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS. ECONOMIC PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON DESCRIBING THE ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE FOR TENNESSEE FAMILIES AND DRIVING STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES THAT WILL HELP THEM BECOME MORE ECONOMICALLY SECURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bob Cooper Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robyn Jarvis Askew Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Prof Doug Blaze Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Prof Mark Byrnes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Prof Tracey George Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $42,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $776,080 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $818,580 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $373 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $800 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $819,753 |
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. | $117,872 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,574 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $299,380 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,451 |
Other employee benefits | $35,218 |
Payroll taxes | $28,485 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $249 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,803 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $34,780 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,075 |
Advertising and promotion | $973 |
Office expenses | $6,144 |
Information technology | $11,953 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,211 |
Travel | $2,760 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,956 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,006 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $623,998 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,029,630 |
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 | $0 |
Other assets | $3,630 |
Total assets | $1,033,260 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,274 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $196,625 |
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 | $203,899 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $771,361 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,000 |
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 | $1,033,260 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Americans For A Balanced Budget Raleigh, NC | $241,149 | $936,980 |
Think Tennessee Nashville, TN | $1,033,260 | $819,753 |
Cherish Freedom Foundation Alexandria, VA | $216,262 | $758,076 |
Liberty Guard Inc Atlanta, GA | $26,207 | $0 |
Conflict Awareness Project Ashland, VA | $108,717 | $385,754 |
Cause Of Action Institute Arlington, VA | $126,657 | $200,011 |
Ben Marion Institute For Social Justice Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,485,135 | $1,655,601 |
Article Iii Foundation Alexandria, VA | $126,310 | $269,620 |
Georgiaforward Inc Atlanta, GA | $131,917 | $124,838 |
North Carolina Firearms Coalition Inc Raleigh, NC | $60,281 | $0 |
Partnership For Commonsense Justice Inc Frankfort, KY | $41,903 | $0 |
Dignity Defense Institute Franklin, TN | $4,130 | $0 |
Defense Priorities Initiative Arlington, VA | $57,770 | $0 |
Capitol Leaders Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $102,450 | $0 |
Crockett Policy Institute Alamo, TN | $0 | $0 |
Academy Of Critical Thinking Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,830 | $1,360 |