Civic Intelligence

State Policy Network

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 57-0952531

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 08, 2016

1655 N Fort Myer Drive No 360Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 243-1655

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

63rd percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$286,533

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

75th percentile

9.6%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$5,323,739

Up $466,282 (+9.6%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$4,679,359

Up $622,883 (+15%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$644,380

Down $156,601 (-20%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$9,480,183

Up $1,424,970 (+18%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$8,794,478

Up $1,169,228 (+15%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$685,705

Up $255,742 (+59%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $3,938,162Liabilities 2011: $296,519Net Assets 2011: $3,641,6432011Assets 2012: $3,766,649Liabilities 2012: $551,854Net Assets 2012: $3,214,7952012Assets 2013: $4,048,853Liabilities 2013: $365,552Net Assets 2013: $3,683,3012013Assets 2014: $4,857,457Liabilities 2014: $800,981Net Assets 2014: $4,056,4762014Assets 2015: $5,323,739Liabilities 2015: $644,380Net Assets 2015: $4,679,3592015Assets 2016: $4,903,399Liabilities 2016: $408,310Net Assets 2016: $4,495,0892016Assets 2017: $5,529,538Liabilities 2017: $610,799Net Assets 2017: $4,918,7392017Assets 2018: $8,902,563Liabilities 2018: $517,155Net Assets 2018: $8,385,4082018Assets 2019: $11,064,699Liabilities 2019: $684,520Net Assets 2019: $10,380,1792019Assets 2020: $13,289,150Liabilities 2020: $372,720Net Assets 2020: $12,916,4302020Assets 2021: $19,540,701Liabilities 2021: $659,919Net Assets 2021: $18,880,7822021Assets 2022: $19,307,307Liabilities 2022: $597,599Net Assets 2022: $18,709,7082022Assets 2023: $20,708,122Liabilities 2023: $656,266Net Assets 2023: $20,051,8562023Assets 2024: $24,576,851Liabilities 2024: $1,781,419Net Assets 2024: $22,795,4322024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$5,323,739
Liabilities$644,380
Net Assets$4,679,359

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2011: $5,031,9612011Expenses 2012: $8,471,5602012Revenue 2013: $7,543,244Expenses 2013: $7,052,579Net Income 2013: $490,6652013Revenue 2014: $8,055,213Expenses 2014: $7,625,250Net Income 2014: $429,9632014Revenue 2015: $9,480,183Expenses 2015: $8,794,478Net Income 2015: $685,7052015Revenue 2016: $10,345,444Expenses 2016: $10,426,065Net Income 2016: -$80,6212016Revenue 2017: $13,270,262Expenses 2017: $12,797,260Net Income 2017: $473,0022017Revenue 2018: $16,815,406Expenses 2018: $13,326,446Net Income 2018: $3,488,9602018Revenue 2019: $16,950,337Expenses 2019: $14,929,952Net Income 2019: $2,020,3852019Revenue 2020: $14,787,030Expenses 2020: $12,298,963Net Income 2020: $2,488,0672020Revenue 2021: $24,770,462Expenses 2021: $18,730,675Net Income 2021: $6,039,7872021Revenue 2022: $21,031,105Expenses 2022: $21,083,831Net Income 2022: -$52,7262022Revenue 2023: $27,111,882Expenses 2023: $25,798,586Net Income 2023: $1,313,2962023Revenue 2024: $25,248,859Expenses 2024: $22,465,803Net Income 2024: $2,783,0562024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$9,480,183
Expenses$8,794,478
Net Income$685,705
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 8, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$10,434,992
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

State policy network's (spn) mission is to catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored with high-performing, independent think tanks.

To serve and support independent state-based, market-oriented policy research organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,667,729$3,472,912▲ $805,183
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$658,998$1,398,006▲ $739,008
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,386,669$223,306▼ $1,163,363
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$32,594$166,852▲ $134,258
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$105,939$62,161▼ $43,778
Accounts Receivable$5,528$502▼ $5,026
Total Assets$4,857,457$5,323,739▲ $466,282
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$783,813$457,935▼ $325,878
Other Liabilities$17,168$186,445▲ $169,277
Total Liabilities$800,981$644,380▼ $156,601
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,014,317$4,512,379▲ $498,062
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$42,159$166,980▲ $124,821
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,056,476$4,679,359▲ $622,883
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,857,457$5,323,739▲ $466,282

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$125,836$121,757$247,593
Equipment$41,016$137,450$178,466
Other Land Buildings$0$3,720$3,720
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tracie J SharpPresidentFT$234,000$52,533$286,533
Tony WoodliefExecutive Vice PresidentFT$170,000$6,760$176,760
Daniel ErspamerVP for Strategic PartnershFT$113,000$55,784$168,784
Lynn HarshVP for StrategyFT$131,675$223$131,898
Teresa BrownVP of Leadership DevelopmentFT$114,000$5,747$119,747
Jennifer ButlerVP of External RelationsFT$110,417$2,338$112,755
Brad GruberOperations DirectorFT$106,725$5,972$112,697

Board Members and Trustees

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Stephen Clouse & AssociatesDevelopment of promotional video43538 Golden Meadow Circle, Ashburn, VA 20147$468,069
Heart Mind Strategies LLCEducational products12355 Sunrise Valley Drive Ste 340, Reston, VA 20191$277,450
Emergent OrderEducational products505 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78704$217,367
Morgan Meredith & AssociatesMailings22780 Indian Creek Drive Ste 100, Dulles, VA 20166$202,653
American PhilanthropicEducational products, development consul18 N Church Street 2, West Chester, PA 19380$170,890
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,301,527
Program Service Revenue
$122,297
Investment Income
$56,359
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$9,237,027
Change in Net Assets
$685,705

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded6$116,030Fair market value
Total Noncash Contributions6$116,030-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,480,183
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-62,822
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,417,361
Total Revenue per Form 990
$9,480,183
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,391,894
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,396,592
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,497,757
Total Fundraising Expense$1,182,794
Professional Fundraising Fees$508,235

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,926,200$11,153$18,132$1,955,485
Other Salaries and Wages$1,341,297$184,424$140,148$1,665,869
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,472,757--$1,472,757
Conferences and Meetings$668,592$26$17$668,635
Travel$580,122$2,360$69,737$652,219
Office Expenses$286,322$12,398$336,648$635,368
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$508,235$508,235
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$373,027$51,290$38,976$463,293
Payroll Taxes$117,553$15,614$12,590$145,757
Occupancy$101,580$27,058$9,321$137,959
Other Employee Benefits$91,956$12,644$9,608$114,208
Information Technology$77,703$13,441$3,743$94,887
Fees for Services Accounting$64,260$18,077$6,644$88,981
Depreciation Depletion$28,497$13,825$3,094$45,416
Grants to Domestic Individuals$25,000--$25,000
All Other Expenses$14,076$1,917$3,062$19,055
Insurance$13,947$1,760$1,631$17,338
Fees for Services Legal$10,906$526$376$11,808
Pension Plan Contributions$6,011$826$628$7,465
Other Expenses$5,769$900$709$7,378
Total Functional Expenses$7,238,794$372,890$1,182,794$8,794,478

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$8,794,478
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,794,478
Total Expenses per Form 990$8,794,478
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Buckeye Institute for Public Policy SolutionsColubmus, OH501(c)(3)Healthcare research, healthcare education, tax and budget research$201,250
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL501(c)(3)General operating, labor education, regulation research, labor research$126,300
Cascade Policy InstitutePortland, OR501(c)(3)Transportation research, labor research$83,000
Yankee InstituteHartford, CT501(c)(3)Budget research, general operating, communications education$82,500
Independence InstituteDenver, CO501(c)(3)Tax and budget research, energy education$80,000
Freedom FoundationOlympia, WA501(c)(3)Education on labor issues, labor research$60,000
Oklahoma Council of Public AffairsOklahoma City, OK501(c)(3)Communications education, tax and budget research, general operating$55,300
California Policy CenterTustin, CA501(c)(3)Infrastructure research$50,000
Sutherland InstituteSalt Lake City, UT501(c)(3)Land research$50,000
Rhode Island Center for Freedom & ProsperityCranston, RI501(c)(3)Labor research, education research$49,000
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI501(c)(3)Tax and budget research$45,000
The Show Me InstituteSt Louis, MO501(c)(3)Healthcare research$42,500
Empire Center for Public PolicyAlbany, NY501(c)(3)Healthcare research$42,300
The James Madison InstituteTallahassee, FL501(c)(3)Budget research$41,000
Pioneer Institute for Public Policy ResearchBoston, MA501(c)(3)Healthcare research$40,000
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia PolicyCharleston, WV501(c)(3)Tax and budget research$37,000
Alabama Policy InstituteBirmingham, AL501(c)(3)Communications education & healthcare research$35,000
Maryland Public Policy InstituteGermantown, MD501(c)(3)Tax and budget research$25,000
Palmetto Policy ForumColumbia, SC501(c)(3)General operating$19,000
Grassroots Institute of HawaiiHonolulu, HI501(c)(3)Communications education, fundraising training$12,500
Libertas InstituteLehi, UT501(c)(3)Communications education$7,500
Georgia Public Policy FoundationAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)Education research$7,000
Talent Market co Donors TrustAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)General operating$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$508,235
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred tenant improvement allowance$107,598
Deferred rent$68,165
Capital lease$10,682
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

A copy of the 990 is first reviewed by our Executive Vice President and Director of Operations. A copy of the Form 990 is then reviewed and approved by the President. Upon the President's approval, it is forwarded to the Audit and Finance Committee, or an approved representative of the Audit and Finance Committee.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

Conflict of interest policies are reviewed and monitored annually and all SPN staff and SPN Board of Directors must sign this policy on an annual basis. Compliance with this policy is mandatory as per SPN's Employee Handbook.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

Staff compensation recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors as part of the annual budgeting process. The Personnel Committee makes recommendations for CEO compensation after an evaluation that includes a review of industry standards and peer compensation packages. The Committee submits its recommendations for CEO compensation to the full Board of Directors for discussion and final approval before being incorporated into the annual budget.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Documents are not made available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
State Policy Network
EIN
57-0952531
Phone
7032431655
Address
1655 N Fort Myer Drive No 360, Arlington, VA 22209

Signing Officer

Name
Tracie J Sharp
Title
President
Phone
7032431655
Signed
2016-09-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tracie J Sharp
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
27
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Blvd Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Nicole M Prince CPA
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Graphic design: Program service expenses 156,606. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 530. Total expenses 157,136. Development: Program service expenses 43,732. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,091. Total expenses 47,823. Administrative: Program service expenses 895. Management and general expenses 76. Fundraising expenses 3,621. Total expenses 4,592. Consultants: Program service expenses 1,691,305. Management and general expenses 11,077. Fundraising expenses 9,890. Total expenses 1,712,272. Interns: Program service expenses 16,856. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,856. LDI consultant: Program service expenses 16,806. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,806.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

SPN has an active Audit and Finance committee within the Board of Directors that convenes regularly, reviews financials on a regular basis, and reviews and approves the annual budget, annual audit and 990. This process is consistent with prior years.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

Management evaluated SPN's tax positions and concluded that its financial statements do not contain any uncertain tax positions.

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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$24.6$1.78$22.8$25.2$22.5$2.78
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.7$0.66$20.1$27.1$25.8$1.31
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.3$0.60$18.7$21.0$21.1$0.05
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.5$0.66$18.9$24.8$18.7$6.04
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.3$0.37$12.9$14.8$12.3$2.49
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$11.1$0.68$10.4$17.0$14.9$2.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.90$0.52$8.39$16.8$13.3$3.49
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.53$0.61$4.92$13.3$12.8$0.47
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.90$0.41$4.50$10.3$10.4$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.32$0.64$4.68$9.48$8.79$0.69
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.86$0.80$4.06$8.06$7.63$0.43
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.05$0.37$3.68$7.54$7.05$0.49
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.77$0.55$3.21$8.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.94$0.30$3.64$5.03