THE POLICY CIRCLE CO

EIN: 472843650 501(c)(3) Social Science

WILMETTE, IL

Total Revenue
$2,855,244
Total Expenses
$2,281,267
Total Assets
$1,094,451
Net Assets
$1,026,978
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
SYLVIE LEGERE
Phone
2142476008
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE POLICY CIRCLE CO, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $574K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE POLICY CIRCLE IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT INFORMS, EQUIPS, AND CONNECTS WOMEN TO BE MORE IMPACTFUL CITIZENS AND INFLUENTIAL LOCAL LEADERS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THE POLICY CIRCLE'S AGILE AND FLEXIBLE MODEL HAS THREE CORE COMPONENTS:1. WE INFORM AND INSPIRE A DIVERSE, NATIONAL AUDIENCE USING POLICY BRIEFS, VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AN ENGAGING WEBSITE, AND ROBUST SOCIAL CHANNELS. 2. WE ATTRACT AND CONNECT INDEPENDENT THINKERS AND CIVIC-MINDED WOMEN WHO ARE REVITALIZING CIVIL SOCIETY BY CONVENING AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS, HOSTING ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATIONS IN 45 STATES, AND GATHERING VIRTUALLY. 3. WE IDENTIFY AND EQUIP LEADERS THROUGH THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ROADMAP (CLER), WHICH IS A PROPRIETARY 3-MONTH PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SKILLS, POLICY ACUMEN, AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. THE POLICY CIRCLE IS CULTIVATING AN UNTAPPED COMMUNITY OF CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EAGER TO LEARN AND LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $348,823

TPC'S MODEL CENTERS AROUND THREE KEY DRIVERS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: POLICY CIRCLE BRIEFS, THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ROADMAP (CLER), AND LOCAL POLICY CIRCLES. THE POLICY CIRCLE BRIEF LIBRARYNOW...

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TPC'S MODEL CENTERS AROUND THREE KEY DRIVERS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: POLICY CIRCLE BRIEFS, THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ROADMAP (CLER), AND LOCAL POLICY CIRCLES. THE POLICY CIRCLE BRIEF LIBRARYNOW WITH OVER 65 CURATED RESOURCES, FRAMES KEY POLICY ISSUES, EXPLAINS THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AT EACH LEVEL, AND EMPHASIZES ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTIONS. THESE BRIEFS ARE A CRITICAL ENTRY POINT INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK AND CONTINUE TO GROW IN REACH AND IMPACT, WITH OVER 265,000 VIEWS IN 2024, MARKING A 24% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND SURPASSING 1 MILLION LIFETIME VIEWS.

Program 2
Expenses: $390,877

THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ROADMAP (CLER) IS A DYNAMIC, SELF-PACED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP WOMEN TO LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIESWHETHER THROUGH ELECTED OFFICE, BOARD AND COMMISSION...

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THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ROADMAP (CLER) IS A DYNAMIC, SELF-PACED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP WOMEN TO LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIESWHETHER THROUGH ELECTED OFFICE, BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, OR GRASSROOTS EFFORTS. IN 2024, CLER SAW A 112% INCREASE IN APPLICATIONS, WITH 177 WOMEN COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. TO DATE, 588 WOMEN HAVE PARTICIPATED, GENERATING MORE THAN 1,100 DOCUMENTED STORIES OF IMPACT. THESE INCLUDE 42 BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, 24 ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND DOZENS MORE WHO HAVE TAKEN ON LEADERSHIP ROLES, LAUNCHED ADVOCACY EFFORTS, OR RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPANDED THROUGH SPECIALIZED TRACKS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY, FURTHER DEEPENING TPC'S REACH.

Program 3
Expenses: $575,127

LOCAL POLICY CIRCLES PROVIDE A POWERFUL GRASSROOTS MODEL FOR ENGAGEMENT. THESE PEER-LED ROUNDTABLES, SUPPORTED BY TPC'S RESOURCES AND DIGITAL TOOLS, ARE SPARKING INCREASED VISIBILITY, CONFIDENCE, AND...

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LOCAL POLICY CIRCLES PROVIDE A POWERFUL GRASSROOTS MODEL FOR ENGAGEMENT. THESE PEER-LED ROUNDTABLES, SUPPORTED BY TPC'S RESOURCES AND DIGITAL TOOLS, ARE SPARKING INCREASED VISIBILITY, CONFIDENCE, AND IMPACT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED 24 IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING HIGH-PROFILE INITIATIVES LIKE THE FAITH & CIVIC LIFE SYMPOSIUM, THE WOMEN AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM SERIES, AND DAYS AT THE CAPITOL, OFFERING WOMEN ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND LEAD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,849,992
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $127
Other Revenue $5,125
TOTAL REVENUE $2,855,244

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,267,966
Fundraising Expenses $168,882
Program Expenses $1,314,827
Other Expenses $1,013,301
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,281,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,855,244 $2,323,914 +0.2%
Expenses $2,281,267 $2,464,522 -0.1%
Net Income $573,977 $-140,608 -5.1%
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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
14
Volunteers
37

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
5
$466,094
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SYLVIE LEGERE BOARD CHAIR & INTERIM CEO 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HUBBARD TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA BRALY SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA COX KAPLAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY CRANBERG DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FOWLER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BABARA STEWART DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY CROW DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY BLAKELEY CEO 40.00
Officer
$298,600 $4,667 $303,267
KRISTY KUNA CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATION 40.00
Officer
$158,102 $4,725 $162,827
SARA HILL DIRECTOR OF CIVIC IMPACT 40.00
Highest
$108,084 $1,801 $109,885
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 $2,855,244 $2,281,267 $1,094,451 $573,977
2023 $2,323,914 $2,464,522 $634,252 $-140,608
2022 $2,135,968 $2,033,696 $640,499 $102,272
2021 $1,719,439 $1,704,640 $560,042 $14,799
2020 $1,253,314 $1,094,156 $483,575 $159,158
2019 $1,017,378 $1,058,733 $354,687 $-41,355
2018 $867,782 $694,464 $388,389 $173,318
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