SAGAMORE INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 201161578 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$16,762,794
Total Expenses
$13,902,629
Total Assets
$15,774,857
Net Assets
$14,485,028
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
JAY F HEIN
Phone
3174722050
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SAGAMORE INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2005, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $16.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

AN INDIANAPOLIS-BASED NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION OR "THINK TANK." IT IS OUR MISSION TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE DIFFICULT ISSUES AND TO CONNECT THE BEST IDEAS WITH LEADERS WHO CAN TRANSFORM THEM INTO SMARTER POLICY AND IMPROVED PRACTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,439,354 Revenue: $8,331,887

EDUCATION THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM SERVES THE J1 VISA PROGRAM, WHICH ISSUES VISAS AND MONITORS HIGHLY-QUALIFIED INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS WHO COME TO THE USA TO TEACH. IT ALSO OPERATES...

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EDUCATION THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM SERVES THE J1 VISA PROGRAM, WHICH ISSUES VISAS AND MONITORS HIGHLY-QUALIFIED INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS WHO COME TO THE USA TO TEACH. IT ALSO OPERATES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION CHOICE, AN INDIANA SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION WHICH GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS SO THAT STUDENTS CAN ATTEND THE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. TO RAISE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO AWARD THE SCHOLARSHIPS, THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS DONORS A STATE TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE AMOUNT DONATED. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S BEGINNING AT THE ORGANIZATION, THE ACADEMIC YEARS OF OPERATIONS JULY 2011 JUNE 2024, "SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION CHOICE" AWARDED APPROXIMATELY $50 MILLION TO OVER 9,000 INDIANA STUDENTS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCOME VS. SCHOLARSHIP INCOME PERCENTAGE WAS 6.51% AND 4.65 % IN 2023 AND 2022, RESPECTIVELY. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN IC 20-51-3-3 SEC 3(3) AND DOES NOT USE MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,067,085

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION'S CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO ENGAGES CITIZENS, SCHOLARS, AND POLITICIANS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN THRIVE. MANY OF THE INITIATIVES HAVE A FOCUS...

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION'S CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO ENGAGES CITIZENS, SCHOLARS, AND POLITICIANS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN THRIVE. MANY OF THE INITIATIVES HAVE A FOCUS ON CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,507,700

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM - THE ORGANIZATION'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM PORTFOLIO AIMS TO HELP RESCUE AND RESTORE THOSE HURT BY CRIME AND THOSE WHOSE CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR HURTS THEMSELVES AND SOCIETY. THE...

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM - THE ORGANIZATION'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM PORTFOLIO AIMS TO HELP RESCUE AND RESTORE THOSE HURT BY CRIME AND THOSE WHOSE CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR HURTS THEMSELVES AND SOCIETY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ADVANCING NEW IDEAS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY REFORM AND GROUND-BREAKING INNOVATIONS. A KEY INITIATIVE IS ONE HEART, A NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES MENTORS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND ANCILLARY ELEMENTS TO INCARCERATED AND PROBATED YOUTH, TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND LIFE SKILLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,294,843
Program Service Revenue $1,037,731
Investment Income $350,206
Other Revenue $1,080,014
TOTAL REVENUE $16,762,794

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,748,191
Salaries & Benefits $3,703,181
Fundraising Expenses $228,430
Program Expenses $12,723,503
Other Expenses $3,411,257
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,902,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,762,794 $15,197,658 +0.1%
Expenses $13,902,629 $16,525,932 -0.2%
Net Income $2,860,165 $-1,328,274 -3.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
56
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$277,618
Total Directors
10
$265,446
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAY F HEIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Director
$239,730 $25,716 $265,446
JEAN WOJTOWICZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAYTON MOLENDORP VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG WESTRICK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA CUMMINGS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE MOTE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM ODLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BARBER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL PHALEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH WESTLAKE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$84,365 $7,244 $91,609
TERESA LUBBERS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$172,708 $13,301 $186,009
BLAIR MILO DIR - CENTER TALENT & OPPO 40.00
Highest
$148,940 $2,716 $151,656
LAUREL VANDENBERG DIRECTOR - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 40.00
Highest
$100,947 $11,926 $112,873
DANIEL M CAHALEN SENIOR FELLOW 40.00
Highest
$144,311 $514 $144,825
BRIAN SCHMIDT MANAGER - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN, LLC 40.00
Highest
$139,923 $0 $139,923
DAVID PALMER MANAGER - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN, LLC 40.00
Highest
$133,215 $0 $133,215
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,762,794 $13,902,629 $15,774,857 $2,860,165
2022 $15,197,658 $16,525,932 $13,251,995 $-1,328,274
2021 $19,355,363 $14,835,776 $13,977,659 $4,519,587
2020 $13,086,562 $11,630,285 $9,305,298 $1,456,277
2019 $13,987,222 $12,518,166 $7,787,158 $1,469,056
2018 $14,889,414 $13,464,162 $6,379,693 $1,425,252
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