Civic Intelligence

Texas Public Policy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 74-2524057

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 02, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.Texaspolicy.com
901 Congress AveAustin, TX 78701

(512) 472-2700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

87th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$333,989

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

89th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

68%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$10,616,040

Up $2,260,704 (+27%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$4,687,842

Down $2,858,087 (-38%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$5,928,198

Up $5,118,791 (+632%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$8,887,301

Up $3,598,312 (+68%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$5,636,703

Up $905,563 (+19%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$3,250,598

Up $2,692,749 (+483%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $3,691,066Liabilities 2010: $262,662Net Assets 2010: $3,428,4042010Assets 2011: $4,550,572Liabilities 2011: $314,692Net Assets 2011: $4,235,8802011Assets 2012: $8,527,984Liabilities 2012: $1,539,904Net Assets 2012: $6,988,0802012Assets 2013: $8,355,336Liabilities 2013: $809,407Net Assets 2013: $7,545,9292013Assets 2014: $10,616,040Liabilities 2014: $5,928,198Net Assets 2014: $4,687,8422014Assets 2015: $10,664,754Liabilities 2015: $6,365,927Net Assets 2015: $4,298,8272015Assets 2016: $14,084,435Liabilities 2016: $627,775Net Assets 2016: $13,456,6602016Assets 2017: $14,487,960Liabilities 2017: $110,528Net Assets 2017: $14,377,4322017Assets 2018: $15,867,880Liabilities 2018: $184,677Net Assets 2018: $15,683,2032018Assets 2019: $17,302,485Liabilities 2019: $345,062Net Assets 2019: $16,957,4232019Assets 2020: $12,930,291Liabilities 2020: $281,023Net Assets 2020: $12,649,2682020Assets 2021: $22,120,383Liabilities 2021: $1,406,114Net Assets 2021: $20,714,2692021Assets 2022: $22,407,171Liabilities 2022: $1,099,985Net Assets 2022: $21,307,1862022Assets 2023: $25,177,836Liabilities 2023: $717,906Net Assets 2023: $24,459,9302023Assets 2024: $27,634,917Liabilities 2024: $605,433Net Assets 2024: $27,029,4842024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$10,616,040
Liabilities$5,928,198
Net Assets$4,687,842
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Revenue 2010: $4,674,836Expenses 2010: $3,390,188Net Income 2010: $1,284,6482010Revenue 2011: $5,756,074Expenses 2011: $4,948,598Net Income 2011: $807,4762011Expenses 2012: $4,364,6052012Revenue 2013: $5,288,989Expenses 2013: $4,731,140Net Income 2013: $557,8492013Revenue 2014: $8,887,301Expenses 2014: $5,636,703Net Income 2014: $3,250,5982014Revenue 2015: $10,821,798Expenses 2015: $7,286,003Net Income 2015: $3,535,7952015Revenue 2016: $18,290,935Expenses 2016: $8,681,038Net Income 2016: $9,609,8972016Revenue 2017: $12,107,649Expenses 2017: $11,303,061Net Income 2017: $804,5882017Revenue 2018: $13,664,623Expenses 2018: $12,359,476Net Income 2018: $1,305,1472018Revenue 2019: $17,732,849Expenses 2019: $16,382,916Net Income 2019: $1,349,9332019Revenue 2020: $17,746,855Expenses 2020: $16,030,913Net Income 2020: $1,715,9422020Revenue 2021: $26,167,438Expenses 2021: $18,897,177Net Income 2021: $7,270,2612021Revenue 2022: $21,249,819Expenses 2022: $20,643,183Net Income 2022: $606,6362022Revenue 2023: $24,294,530Expenses 2023: $21,567,826Net Income 2023: $2,726,7042023Revenue 2024: $28,675,370Expenses 2024: $26,176,618Net Income 2024: $2,498,7522024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$8,887,301
Expenses$5,636,703
Net Income$3,250,598
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 2, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$8,887,301
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation's mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$6,024,000$6,024,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$743,202$2,706,838▲ $1,963,636
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,485,309$1,796,803▲ $311,494
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$83,213$75,145▼ $8,068
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,612$13,254▼ $6,358
Total Assets$8,355,336$10,616,040▲ $2,260,704
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$500,000$5,750,000▲ $5,250,000
Deferred Revenue$205,960$96,220▼ $109,740
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$103,447$81,978▼ $21,469
Total Liabilities$809,407$5,928,198▲ $5,118,791
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$7,182,971$4,414,231▼ $2,768,740
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$187,611$187,611→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$175,347$86,000▼ $89,347
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,545,929$4,687,842▼ $2,858,087
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,355,336$10,616,040▲ $2,260,704

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,254$58,326$71,580
Other Land Buildings-$61,091$61,091

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2014$187,611---$187,611
2013$187,595-▲ $16-$187,611
2012$187,577-▲ $18-$187,595
2011$187,559-▲ $18-$187,577
2010$172,133$14,015▲ $1,411-$187,559
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brooke RollinsPresident and CEOFT$329,292$4,697$333,989
Brooke Rollins--$226,270$107,719$333,989
Marc LevinDirector of Center for Effective JusticeFT$235,525$4,697$240,222
Arlene Wohlgemuth--$180,250$65,222$235,525
Linda MccaulDirector-$155,056$9,947$165,003
William Peacock Iii--$120,200$39,553$159,753
Joshua Trevino--$118,132$30,510$158,589
Arlene WohlgemuthExecutive DirectorFT$153,520-$153,520
Charles Devore--$119,000$34,520$153,520
Talmadge HeflinDirector, Center for Fiscal PolicyFT$148,642$4,697$153,339
Phil AdamsDirector-$128,549$4,697$133,246
Joshua TrevinoVP of Policy and CommunicationFT$126,120-$126,120
Rick FletcherDirector-$105,240$4,697$109,937
William Peacock IiiVP of ResearchFT$103,862$4,697$108,559

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wendy Lee Gramm PhdChairman
James R Leininger MdChairman Emeritus
Tim DunnVice Chairman
Brenda PejovichDirector
George W Strake JrDirector
Jeff SandeferDirector
Kendall MillerDirector
Kyle StallingsDirector
Lc NeelyDirector
Victor LealDirector
Windi GrimesDirector
Tom LindsayDirector of Center for 10th Amendment Action
Gregory SindelarChief Operating Officer
Thomas LylesSecretary
Ernest AngeloTreasurer
Charles DevoreVP of Policy

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Kathleen Whiteenvironmental and energy research2438 FM 535, Rosansky, TX 78795$149,460
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,568,131
Program Service Revenue
$311,869
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,301
All Other Contributions
$8,568,131
Change in Net Assets
$3,250,598

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,887,301
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,887,301
Total Revenue per Form 990
$8,887,301
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,209,346
Other Expenses$2,393,337
Total Fundraising Expense$655,709
Professional Fundraising Fees$34,020
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,099,937$153,653$307,308$2,560,898
Conferences and Meetings$480,285$35,142$70,286$585,713
Fees for Services Other$381,983$4,850$21,880$408,713
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$270,019$19,758$39,515$329,292
Office Expenses$217,037$15,880$31,762$264,679
Other Expenses$206,331$15,097$30,195$251,623
Payroll Taxes$161,208$11,796$23,591$196,595
Occupancy$148,282$10,850$21,700$180,832
Other Employee Benefits$100,500$7,354$14,707$122,561
Travel$98,180$7,184$14,368$119,732
All Other Expenses$34,193$2,503$5,003$41,699
Insurance$30,629$2,242$4,482$37,353
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$34,020$34,020
Information Technology$16,098$1,178$2,356$19,632
Fees for Services Accounting$0$14,285$0$14,285
Fees for Services Legal$0$8,815$0$8,815
Depreciation Depletion$5,215$382$763$6,360
Total Functional Expenses$4,653,138$327,856$655,709$5,636,703

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,636,703
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,636,703
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,636,703
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$34,020
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Common Board memberFunding of supporting organization to construct HQNo$6,108,685
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Public Policy Foundation
EIN
74-2524057
Phone
5124722700
Address
901 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Signing Officer

Name
Arlene Wohlgemuth
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5124722700
Signed
2015-05-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brooke Rollins
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
37
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Millan and Company PC
Address
823 Congress Avenue Ste 1330, Austin, TX 78701
Preparer
Richard K Millan
Phone
5124796819
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt XI

“Line 9 - Texas Public Policy Foundation transferd funds to 1835 Cannon, Ltd., a 501(c)(3) organization formed for the purpose of supporting the Texas Public Policy Foundation, for the construction of Texas Public Policy Foundation's a new headquarters. Funds transfered during the year totaled $6,108,685.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Secretary, Thomas Lyles works for an organization that is owned by the chairman emeritus, Dr. Jim Leininger.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review prior to being filed with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The organization gets signed statements confirming that there are no conflicts of interest from the board.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The chairman reviews information provided by the State Policy Network; they do a CEO pay survey each year. She looks at other organizations Form 990's and talks to other groups. She then reviews the CEO Performance and pay with the Board getting their input. She then gets approval from the Executive Committee on the decision and then informs our President and the Director of Operations as to any salary changes and bonuses.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Compensation for other officers and key employees is set using process similar to that used for CEO compensation.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Equipment 2162. 1773. 130. 259. Dues and subscriptions 1593. 1306. 96. 191. Property tax 37944. 31114. 2277. 4553.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt V, Line 4

“The purpose of the Armstrong Endowment is to provide support for the Center for Energy & the Environment's research.”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,616,040
Liabilities
$5,928,198
Net assets
$4,687,842
Revenue
$8,887,301
Expenses
$5,636,703
Net income
$3,250,598
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$27.6$0.61$27.0$28.7$26.2$2.50
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$25.2$0.72$24.5$24.3$21.6$2.73
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$22.4$1.10$21.3$21.2$20.6$0.61
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$22.1$1.41$20.7$26.2$18.9$7.27
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.9$0.28$12.6$17.7$16.0$1.72
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$17.3$0.35$17.0$17.7$16.4$1.35
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$15.9$0.18$15.7$13.7$12.4$1.31
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.5$0.11$14.4$12.1$11.3$0.80
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.1$0.63$13.5$18.3$8.68$9.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.7$6.37$4.30$10.8$7.29$3.54
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.6$5.93$4.69$8.89$5.64$3.25
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.36$0.81$7.55$5.29$4.73$0.56
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.53$1.54$6.99$4.36
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.55$0.31$4.24$5.76$4.95$0.81
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.69$0.26$3.43$4.67$3.39$1.28
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