PELICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY

EIN: 261704791 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Total Revenue
$2,580,722
Total Expenses
$2,860,099
Total Assets
$988,552
Net Assets
$752,784
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
DANIEL J ERSPAMER
Phone
5045000506
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PELICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE RESEARCHES AND DEVELOPS POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY IN LOUISIANA.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,360,998
Program Service Revenue $10,140
Investment Income $11,147
Other Revenue $198,437
TOTAL REVENUE $2,580,722

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,411,959
Fundraising Expenses $109,763
Program Expenses $2,535,889
Other Expenses $1,443,140
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,860,099

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,580,722 $2,336,205 +0.1%
Expenses $2,860,099 $2,300,589 +0.2%
Net Income $-279,377 $35,616 -8.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
16
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$249,865
Total Directors
6
$249,865
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL J ERSPAMER CEO 32.00
Officer Director
$186,119 $19,865 $249,865
STEPHEN M GELE CHAIRMAN 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABHAY PATEL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEB BRUNEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHALIE SIMON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN BENDILY VP FOR POLICY AND STRATEGY 26.00
Highest
$134,803 $10,763 $198,263
ALYSSA RAU CHIEF OF STAFF 37.00
Highest
$106,099 $0 $120,000
JAMES BAEHR SPECIAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$204,359 $6,113 $210,472
SARAH HARBISON GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$117,500 $8,065 $125,565
VANCE GINN CHIEF ECONOMIST 40.00
Highest
$100,833 $16,659 $117,492
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 $2,580,722 $2,860,099 $988,552 $-279,377
2022 $2,336,205 $2,300,589 $1,327,160 $35,616
2021 $2,341,742 $1,745,697 $964,279 $596,045
2020 $1,524,858 $1,295,034 $339,298 $229,824
2019 $1,513,624 $1,721,559 $128,440 $-207,935
2018 $936,371 $1,012,160 $330,432 $-75,789
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