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Tennesseans for Quality Early Education Policy and Research

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-1352671

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 29, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.TQEE.ORG

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40 South Main Street Suite 1530Memphis, TN 38103

(615) 560-1324

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

5th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$187,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 34.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-76%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,352,082

Down $370,518 (-22%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,297,374

Down $391,057 (-23%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$54,708

Up $20,539 (+60%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$545,845

Down $1,722,788 (-76%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$936,902

Down $295,273 (-24%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$391,057

Down $1,427,515 (-138%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $437,128Liabilities 2017: $4,642Net Assets 2017: $432,4862017Assets 2018: $371,688Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $371,6882018Assets 2019: $483,029Liabilities 2019: $845Net Assets 2019: $482,1842019Assets 2020: $761,824Liabilities 2020: $27,920Net Assets 2020: $733,9042020Assets 2021: $697,415Liabilities 2021: $45,442Net Assets 2021: $651,9732021Assets 2022: $1,722,600Liabilities 2022: $34,169Net Assets 2022: $1,688,4312022Assets 2023: $1,352,082Liabilities 2023: $54,708Net Assets 2023: $1,297,3742023Assets 2024: $1,226,190Liabilities 2024: $3,047Net Assets 2024: $1,223,1432024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,352,082
Liabilities$54,708
Net Assets$1,297,374
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $668,942Expenses 2017: $236,456Net Income 2017: $432,4862017Revenue 2018: $1,002,198Expenses 2018: $1,062,996Net Income 2018: -$60,7982018Revenue 2019: $987,500Expenses 2019: $861,994Net Income 2019: $125,5062019Revenue 2020: $725,065Expenses 2020: $473,345Net Income 2020: $251,7202020Revenue 2021: $952,054Expenses 2021: $1,033,985Net Income 2021: -$81,9312021Revenue 2022: $2,268,633Expenses 2022: $1,232,175Net Income 2022: $1,036,4582022Revenue 2023: $545,845Expenses 2023: $936,902Net Income 2023: -$391,0572023Revenue 2024: $643,459Expenses 2024: $717,690Net Income 2024: -$74,2312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$545,845
Expenses$936,902
Net Income-$391,057
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 29, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$545,845
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to create the foundation for a thriving tennessee through bipartisan advocacy of early childhood education policies that result in strong academic outcomes for all of tennessee's third graders.

To advance state policies and practices that ensure all tennessee children birth through 3rd grade get the high quality early education they need to power our state's future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,006,597-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$852,003$266,901▼ $585,102
Accounts Receivable$865,597$50,000▼ $815,597
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$28,584-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,000--
Total Assets$1,722,600$1,352,082▼ $370,518
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,786$53,825▲ $21,039
Other Liabilities$1,383$883▼ $500
Total Liabilities$34,169$54,708▲ $20,539
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,688,431$1,297,374▼ $391,057
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,688,431$1,297,374▼ $391,057
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,722,600$1,352,082▼ $370,518
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Blair TaylorCEOPT$187,000$187,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Miles BurdineChairman
Ac WhartonDirector
Chelsea PetersonDirector
Dakasha WintonDirector
Kathy Buckman-gibsonDirector
Keith NormanDirector
Leslie Stiles ScearceDirector
Nancy DishnerDirector
Penny SchwinnDirector
Tara ScarlettDirector
Dave MillerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$539,248
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,597
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$503,700
Change in Net Assets
$-391,057

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$545,845
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$545,845
Total Revenue per Form 990
$545,845
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$670,208
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$250,000
Other Expenses$16,694
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$410,910--$410,910
Grants to Domestic Orgs$250,000--$250,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$187,000--$187,000
Fees for Services Other$161,404--$161,404
Advertising$131,095--$131,095
Payroll Taxes$72,298--$72,298
Fees for Services Accounting-$27,350-$27,350
Travel$18,224--$18,224
Office Expenses$6,769$572-$7,341
Insurance-$7,318-$7,318
Occupancy$5,575$620-$6,195
Other Expenses$-344,802--$-344,802
Total Functional Expenses$901,042$35,860$0$936,902

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$936,902
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$936,902
Total Expenses per Form 990$936,902
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ballad HealthJohnson City, TN(c)(3)-$50,000
Chattanooga Chamber FoundationChattanooga, TN(c)(3)-$50,000
United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN(c)(3)-$50,000
United Way of West TnJackson, TN(c)(3)-$50,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN(c)(3)-$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sponsorships$35,548---
Total Events$35,548---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$883
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The ceo reviews and approves the form 990 filing on behalf of the board. A copy of the form 990 is available to any board member upon request.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Yes. The board members annually complete a conflict of interest form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The ceo's salary is reviewed annually by the chairman and considered in view of comparability data.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Tqee made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tennesseans for Quality Early
EIN
82-1352671
Phone
6155601324
Address
40 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1530, MEMPHIS, TN 38103

Signing Officer

Name
Blair Taylor
Title
CEO
Phone
9013228080
Signed
2024-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Blair Taylor
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Scott & Pohlman Pc
Address
5100 POPLAR AVENUE SUITE 617, MEMPHIS, TN 38137-0601
Preparer
Steven D Hamilton
Phone
9017614692
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Tqeepr serves as tennessee's "go-to" source for evidence-informed, cost- effective, publicly supported policy proposals. The organization produced numerous documents and briefs, news and information to educate and inform the public and policymakers about smart early care and education policies and practices.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultant services 37,462 0 0 policy/events/forums 70,192 0 0 public opinion research 53,750 0 0 total 161,404 0 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Reimbursement of expenses 0 reimbursement of expenses 0”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Reimbursement of expenses 0”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Reimbursement of expenses 0”

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,352,082
Liabilities
$54,708
Net assets
$1,297,374
Revenue
$545,845
Expenses
$936,902
Net income
-$391,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.00$1.22$0.64$0.72$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.05$1.30$0.55$0.94$0.39
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.03$1.69$2.27$1.23$1.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.05$0.65$0.95$1.03$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.03$0.73$0.73$0.47$0.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$0.99$0.86$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$1.00$1.06$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.43$0.67$0.24$0.43
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