Center for Public Policy Priorities

EIN: 742898197 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$4,515,088
Total Expenses
$4,412,193
Total Assets
$3,486,048
Net Assets
$3,104,763
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
5123200222
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Center for Public Policy Priorities, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Every Texan is an independent public policy organization that uses data and analysis to advocate for solutions that enable Texans of all backgrounds to reach their full potential.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,000,510
Program Service Revenue $327,077
Investment Income $32,803
Other Revenue $154,698
TOTAL REVENUE $4,515,088

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,237,902
Fundraising Expenses $398,453
Program Expenses $3,503,175
Other Expenses $1,174,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,412,193

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,515,088 $5,088,379 -0.1%
Expenses $4,412,193 $4,148,886 +0.1%
Net Income $102,895 $939,493 -0.9%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
43
Volunteers
15

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
$201,977
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John-Michael Cortez Board Chair 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Farabee Chair-Elect 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Bynam Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Ross Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Levy Audit Chair 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
C LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna Racial Equity Chair 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anette Carlisle Development Chair 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Aldrete Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tobi Jackson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Janda Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Keffer Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elena Marks Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Regina Montoya Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura V Rodriguez Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcela Salazar Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisa Bono CEO 40
Officer
$179,780 $22,197 $201,977
Lola Vinson Community Strategy 40
Highest
$115,634 $17,707 $133,341
Luis Figuerora Senior Director of Legislative Affairs 40
Highest
$107,314 $17,125 $124,439
Monifa Jordan Director of Finance and Administration 40
Highest
$105,108 $16,963 $122,071
Katherine Martin Director of Strategic Campaigns and Engagement 40
Highest
$105,083 $16,963 $122,046
Coda Rayo-Garza Senior Director of Research and Data 40
Highest
$105,000 $16,963 $121,963
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 $4,515,088 $4,412,193 $3,486,048 $102,895
2023 $5,088,379 $4,148,886 $3,204,148 $939,493
2022 $2,912,407 $4,024,125 $2,383,348 $-1,111,718
2021 $3,743,182 $3,335,686 $3,214,366 $407,496
2020 $3,273,927 $3,297,818 $2,779,350 $-23,891
2019 $2,994,838 $3,000,404 $2,733,119 $-5,566
2018 $3,527,691 $2,630,462 $2,866,760 $897,229
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