STATE POLICY NETWORK

EIN: 570952531 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$25,248,859
Total Expenses
$22,465,803
Total Assets
$24,576,851
Net Assets
$22,795,432
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
TRACIE J SHARP
Phone
7032431655
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STATE POLICY NETWORK, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $25.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $22.5M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

STATE POLICY NETWORK'S (SPN) MISSION IS TO CATALYZE THRIVING, DURABLE FREEDOM MOVEMENTS IN EVERY STATE, ANCHORED WITH HIGH-PERFORMING, INDEPENDENT THINK TANKS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,706,103

STATE POLICY ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION - IDENTIFY EMERGING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STATE PROBLEMS; WORK ALONGSIDE THINK TANKS TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR WIDE-SPREAD EDUCATION ABOUT THOSE SOLUTIONS, AND...

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STATE POLICY ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION - IDENTIFY EMERGING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STATE PROBLEMS; WORK ALONGSIDE THINK TANKS TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR WIDE-SPREAD EDUCATION ABOUT THOSE SOLUTIONS, AND DEVELOP REFORM LEADERS. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CREATE A ROBUST MOVEMENT OF LEADERS ADVANCING FREE MARKET IDEAS IN THE STATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,594,414

TRAINING PROGRAMS - SPN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES AND DEVELOPS LEADERS, HELPING STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF SPN AFFILIATES, AND INSPIRING AND TRAINING AFFILIATES TO EDUCATE...

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TRAINING PROGRAMS - SPN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES AND DEVELOPS LEADERS, HELPING STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF SPN AFFILIATES, AND INSPIRING AND TRAINING AFFILIATES TO EDUCATE CITIZENS. SPN OFFERS OVER 40 SERVICES TO THINK TANKS, LIKE ONE-ON-ONE EVALUATION AND ADVISING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TRAINING, LEADERSHIP MENTORING, AND PEER NETWORKING SUMMITS.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,018,250 Revenue: $551,337

ANNUAL MEETING - IN 2024, SPN'S ANNUAL MEETING ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,500 PARTICIPANTS, REPRESENTING THINK TANKS FROM NEARLY ALL FIFTY STATES, AS WELL AS NATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE...

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ANNUAL MEETING - IN 2024, SPN'S ANNUAL MEETING ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,500 PARTICIPANTS, REPRESENTING THINK TANKS FROM NEARLY ALL FIFTY STATES, AS WELL AS NATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS. THE ANNUAL MEETING FEATURES MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOCUSED ON BUILDING SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH, COMMUNICATION, OPERATIONS, AND POLICY, ALONG WITH PLENARY SESSIONS FOCUSED ON CRITICAL TOPICS LIKE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,754,997
Program Service Revenue $551,337
Investment Income $809,282
Other Revenue $133,243
TOTAL REVENUE $25,248,859

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,178,364
Salaries & Benefits $9,169,317
Fundraising Expenses $4,066,090
Program Expenses $15,328,104
Other Expenses $9,945,110
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,465,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $25,248,859 $27,111,882 -0.1%
Expenses $22,465,803 $25,798,586 -0.1%
Net Income $2,783,056 $1,313,296 +1.1%
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
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
68
Volunteers
9

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
6
$1,056,713
Total Directors
11
$483,877
Key Employees
2
$528,565
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRACIE J SHARP PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$470,614 $13,263 $483,877
CARL O HELSTROM III CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STANFORD D SWIM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS L WILLCOX TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWSON BADER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE COATES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM MEYERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE TYNAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGETT G WAGNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE HOPLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY WOODLIEF SR EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
Officer
$295,421 $11,817 $307,238
EMILY MCCALLISTER EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
Officer
$255,383 $10,215 $265,598
REBECCA PAINTER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$300,388 $12,015 $312,403
CARRIE CONKO SENIOR VP 40.00
Key Emp
$196,181 $19,981 $216,162
KYLE HARTZ VP OF OPERATION 40.00
Highest
$244,098 $26,115 $270,213
CRYSTAL BAKER SR DIR. OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$215,321 $24,855 $240,176
JENNIFER THOMPSON SR DIR. OF LAUNCHPAD 40.00
Highest
$200,321 $32,061 $232,382
JULIE BURDEN SR DIR. OF SPECIAL PROJECTS 40.00
Highest
$197,310 $7,892 $205,202
CHRISTINA PAJAK - SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$190,299 $13,776 $204,075
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 $25,248,859 $22,465,803 $24,576,851 $2,783,056
2023 $27,111,882 $25,798,586 $20,708,122 $1,313,296
2022 $21,031,105 $21,083,831 $19,307,307 $-52,726
2021 $24,770,462 $18,730,675 $19,540,701 $6,039,787
2020 $14,787,030 $12,298,963 $13,289,150 $2,488,067
2019 $16,950,337 $14,929,952 $11,064,699 $2,020,385
2018 $16,815,406 $13,326,446 $8,902,563 $3,488,960
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