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 12/2021, Think Tennessee employed 5 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 12/2021, Think Tennessee generated $630.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $460.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 45.4% 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
2021
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 |
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Shanna Hughey Thru 21122 President | Officer | 40 | $85,048 |
David Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robyn Jarvis Askew Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Cooper Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Hafkenschiel Eff 3722 President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Prof Doug Blaze Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,803 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $536,464 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $630,267 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $389 |
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 | $630,656 |
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. | $89,051 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,810 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $238,922 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,180 |
Other employee benefits | $17,679 |
Payroll taxes | $23,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,577 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $14,387 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $798 |
Office expenses | $2,078 |
Information technology | $9,611 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,860 |
Travel | $748 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $441 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,171 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $460,745 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $580,739 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $48,040 |
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 | $3,539 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,288 |
Total assets | $633,606 |
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 | $633,606 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $633,606 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Think Tennessee has recieved totaling $388,025.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THE IS A CROSS-TEAM GRANT WITH AMERICAN CITIES PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THINK TENNESSEE (THINK TN) TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY TO BETTER ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY-DRIVEN ASSET POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE STATE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. | $150,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $80,500 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REDUCE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO COURT DEBT AND CHILD SUPPORT DEBT IN TENNESSEE | $42,000 |
Pine Haven Foundation Tr Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $25,000 |
Proteus Fund Inc Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $25,000 |
Proteus Action League Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Liberty Guard Inc Atlanta, GA | $382,767 | $3,012,102 |
Cause Of Action Institute Arlington, VA | $148,960 | $375,119 |
Think Tennessee Nashville, TN | $633,606 | $630,656 |
Americans For A Balanced Budget Raleigh, NC | $2,463 | $292,500 |
Oneten Coalition Inc Norfolk, VA | $105,708,235 | $22,475,267 |
Georgiaforward Inc Atlanta, GA | $109,336 | $300,125 |
Ben Marion Institute For Social Justice Inc Atlanta, GA | $38,953 | $0 |
Cherish Freedom Foundation Alexandria, VA | $3,948 | $0 |
Keep Our Republic Charitable Fund The Plains, VA | $129,971 | $175,031 |
Partnership For Commonsense Justice Inc Frankfort, KY | $41,903 | $0 |
Conflict Awareness Project Beaverdam, VA | $68,655 | $0 |
North Carolina Firearms Coalition Inc Raleigh, NC | $35,711 | $0 |