Civic Intelligence

Think Tennessee

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-2821568

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.THINKTENNESSEE.ORG

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414 Union St 1900Nashville, TN 37219

(615) 601-0804

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

37th percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$148,828

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

81st percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,312,554

Up $279,294 (+27%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$822,180

Down $7,181 (-0.9%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$490,374

Up $286,475 (+140%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$933,394

Up $113,641 (+14%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$940,575

Up $316,577 (+51%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$7,181

Down $202,936 (-104%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $46,230Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $183,957Liabilities 2017: $1,225Net Assets 2017: $182,7322017Assets 2018: $151,907Liabilities 2018: $369Net Assets 2018: $151,5382018Assets 2019: $294,241Liabilities 2019: $2,834Net Assets 2019: $291,4072019Assets 2020: $509,458Liabilities 2020: $45,763Net Assets 2020: $463,6952020Assets 2021: $633,606Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $633,6062021Assets 2022: $1,033,260Liabilities 2022: $203,899Net Assets 2022: $829,3612022Assets 2023: $1,312,554Liabilities 2023: $490,374Net Assets 2023: $822,1802023Assets 2024: $1,428,425Liabilities 2024: $625,975Net Assets 2024: $802,4502024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,312,554
Liabilities$490,374
Net Assets$822,180
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $60,651Expenses 2016: $48,672Net Income 2016: $11,9792016Revenue 2017: $280,252Expenses 2017: $154,531Net Income 2017: $125,7212017Revenue 2018: $317,732Expenses 2018: $348,926Net Income 2018: -$31,1942018Revenue 2019: $496,231Expenses 2019: $356,362Net Income 2019: $139,8692019Revenue 2020: $512,300Expenses 2020: $340,012Net Income 2020: $172,2882020Revenue 2021: $630,656Expenses 2021: $460,745Net Income 2021: $169,9112021Revenue 2022: $819,753Expenses 2022: $623,998Net Income 2022: $195,7552022Revenue 2023: $933,394Expenses 2023: $940,575Net Income 2023: -$7,1812023Revenue 2024: $1,388,660Expenses 2024: $1,408,390Net Income 2024: -$19,7302024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$933,394
Expenses$940,575
Net Income-$7,181
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$941,910
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of think tennessee is to empower state and local leaders to take action on pragmatic policy ideas that improve tennesseans' lives.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$935,608-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,029,630$371,791▼ $657,839
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,033,260$1,312,554▲ $279,294
Other Assets Total$3,630$5,155▲ $1,525
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$196,625$452,434▲ $255,809
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,274$37,940▲ $30,666
Total Liabilities$203,899$490,374▲ $286,475
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$771,361$822,180▲ $50,819
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$58,000$0▼ $58,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$829,361$822,180▼ $7,181
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,033,260$1,312,554▲ $279,294

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$11,682$11,682
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Erin HafkenschielPresidentFT$124,902$23,926$148,828

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bob CooperChairman
Bert MathewsDirector
Danielle BarnesDirector
Dr Alex Jahangir Thru 1223Director
Prof Doug BlazeDirector
Prof Mark ByrnesDirector
Prof Tracey George Thru 1223Director
Ruby BrightDirector
Wade Hinton Eff 22023Director
Whitney Kimball Coe Thru 623Director
Robyn Jarvis AskewSecretary
David SmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$889,714
Program Service Revenue
$22,138
Investment Income
$28,608
Other Revenue
$-7,066
All Other Contributions
$857,498
Change in Net Assets
$-7,181
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$632,066
Other Expenses$308,509
Total Fundraising Expense$73,450
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$323,517$43,426$28,745$395,688
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$89,293$29,764$29,764$148,821
Fees for Services Other$140,885$1,243-$142,128
Occupancy$35,216$6,160$4,905$46,281
Fees for Services Lobbying$44,000--$44,000
Payroll Taxes$29,754$5,275$4,217$39,246
Other Employee Benefits$21,062$4,357$2,790$28,209
Pension Plan Contributions$16,882$1,928$1,292$20,102
Travel$15,094--$15,094
Conferences and Meetings$8,027$5,594-$13,621
Information Technology$12,151--$12,151
Advertising-$8,256-$8,256
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,588-$7,588
Office Expenses-$3,526$1,737$5,263
Insurance-$2,093-$2,093
Other Expenses$520$324-$324
Total Functional Expenses$736,940$130,185$73,450$940,575
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$8,516
Fundraising Gross Income$1,450
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
2023 Nashville Fundraiser$33,666$1,450-$1,450
Total Events$33,666$1,450$8,516$-7,066
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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 11B

“The draft of the form 990 was provided to the board of directors via e-mail for review and comment prior to its submission to the internal revenue service.”

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

“Each board member and employee reviews and signs a conflict of interest statement annually and each applicable person is instructed to contact the board chairman and organization management if actual or potential conflicts arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The president's salary is evaluated by use of data provided by nashville-based center for non-profit management for qualified persons serving in a similar role within non-profit organizations of similar size and scope.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not make governing documents or its conflict of interest policy available to the public. Think tennessee's annual form 990/990-ez filings are available to the public via givingmatters.guidestar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Think Tennessee
EIN
81-2821568
Phone
6156010804
Address
414 UNION ST 1900, NASHVILLE, TN 37219

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Hafkenschiel
Title
President
Phone
6159051851
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Hafkenschiel
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Fmc Cpas Pllc
Address
3100 WEST END AVENUE STE 700, NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Preparer
Tedra K Armstrong CPA
Phone
6152923011
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional - other: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,243. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,243. Intern stipend: program service expenses 1,260. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,260. Housing consultant: program service expenses 130,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 130,000. Infrastructure consultant: program service expenses 9,625. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,625.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1324
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2520
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt04217
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05275
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029754
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt039246
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01928
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0373
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0800
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0819753
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IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-7181
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt022138
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0935608
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.47870
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0818580
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0482443
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0496188
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03317192
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03347405
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0800
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt043
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IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt012274
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/TotalAmt085468
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IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt087209
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt070026
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt049097
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IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt016800
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt02879
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IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingCeilingAmt0512810
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IRS990ScheduleC/TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt011682
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm02023 NASHVILLE FUNDRAISER
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA E-MAIL FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE REVIEWS AND SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY AND EACH APPLICABLE PERSON IS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT IF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY IS EVALUATED BY USE OF DATA PROVIDED BY NASHVILLE-BASED CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOR QUALIFIED PERSONS SERVING IN A SIMILAR ROLE WITHIN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THINK TENNESSEE'S ANNUAL FORM 990/990-EZ FILINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA GIVINGMATTERS.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROFESSIONAL - OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,243. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,243. INTERN STIPEND: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,260. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,260. HOUSING CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 130,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 130,000. INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,625. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,625.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15

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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,312,554
Liabilities
$490,374
Net assets
$822,180
Revenue
$933,394
Expenses
$940,575
Net income
-$7,181
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.63$0.80$1.39$1.41$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.49$0.82$0.93$0.94$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.20$0.83$0.82$0.62$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.63$0.63$0.46$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.05$0.46$0.51$0.34$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.50$0.36$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.32$0.35$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.28$0.15$0.13
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.01