THE POLICY PROJECT

EIN: 873544416 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Total Revenue
$2,464,033
Total Expenses
$2,317,165
Total Assets
$2,889,006
Net Assets
$2,869,442
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
EMILY BELL MCCORMICK
Phone
8042670217
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE POLICY PROJECT, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE POLICY PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SOLUTION-BASED POLICY AT ALL LEVELS IN SOCIETY, INCLUDING POLICIES OF GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. WE WORK TOWARD HEALTHY, EQUITABLE POLICY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR WORLD, KNOWING THAT WHEN EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITIES FLOURISH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $131,096

THE PERIOD PROJECT THROUGH EFFORTS LED BY THE POLICY PROJECT IN 2022, UTAH CODE 53G-4-413 REQUIRES PERIOD PRODUCTS TO BE AVAILABLE IN K-12 SCHOOL RESTROOMS AT NO COST. THE POLICY PROJECT CONTINUES TO...

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THE PERIOD PROJECT THROUGH EFFORTS LED BY THE POLICY PROJECT IN 2022, UTAH CODE 53G-4-413 REQUIRES PERIOD PRODUCTS TO BE AVAILABLE IN K-12 SCHOOL RESTROOMS AT NO COST. THE POLICY PROJECT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY STATEWIDE AS WELL AS EXPAND ACCESS TO PERIOD PRODUCTS FOR OTHER POPULATIONS. IN 2024 OUR TEAM WORKED WITH USBE TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE, DEVELOPED RESOURCE TOOLKITS FOR SCHOOLS, AND EXAMINED ACCESS IN STATE BUILDINGS, HIGHER ED & MORE. ACCORDING TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL HEALTH WORKLOAD SCHOOL NURSE SURVEY, 93% OF SCHOOLS ARE COMPLIANT IN PROVIDING FREE PERIOD PRODUCTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,770,888 Revenue: $1,266

THE TEEN CENTER PROJECT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE POLICY PROJECT, IN 2023 THE UTAH LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATED 15 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR TEEN CENTERS, AND THE POLICY PROJECT RAISED AN ADDITIONAL 2.7...

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THE TEEN CENTER PROJECT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE POLICY PROJECT, IN 2023 THE UTAH LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATED 15 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR TEEN CENTERS, AND THE POLICY PROJECT RAISED AN ADDITIONAL 2.7 MILLION FROM PRIVATE DONORS TO CREATE A PRIVATE MATCHING GRANT. TEEN CENTERS ARE AN INNOVATIVE, SPACE-BASED SOLUTION FOR STUDENTS IN CRISIS THAT CENTRALIZES SCHOOL SERVICES AND RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRIES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, HYGIENE RESOURCES AND SHOWERS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, AND POST-GRADUATION PLANNING. IN 2024, WE AWARDED 72 SCHOOLS FROM 32 DIFFERENT LEAS ACROSS UTAH FUNDING TO CREATE TEEN CENTERS. THE POLICY PROJECT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT TEEN CENTERS STATEWIDE THROUGH MULTIPLE INITIATIVES INCLUDING FORMING AN ALLIANCE TO CONNECT TEEN CENTERS, GATHERING RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS, AND COLLECTING DATA ABOUT TEEN CENTER SERVICES & USE.

Program 3
Expenses: $89,116

THE SAFE CHILD PROJECT IN 2024, WE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF SB 205 WHICH PAVES THE WAY FOR ALL 347,000 UTAH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO RECEIVE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION...

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THE SAFE CHILD PROJECT IN 2024, WE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF SB 205 WHICH PAVES THE WAY FOR ALL 347,000 UTAH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO RECEIVE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION EVERY OTHER YEAR BY ALLOCATING 1.5 MILLION IN ONGOING FUNDING AND CREATING A STRUCTURE FOR STATEWIDE REACH. TO CREATE GRASSROOTS SUPPORT AND CHANGE THE CULTURE IN UTAH AROUND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, WE HELD 24 EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE WITH MORE THAN 1,600 ATTENDEES. WE PARTNERED CLOSELY WITH EXISTING PREVENTION STAKEHOLDERS IN UTAH TO ENSURE OUR SOLUTION WAS SUPPORTED BY EXPERTS AND TO EXPAND THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT OF PREVENTION EDUCATION IN UTAH. THE POLICY PROJECT IS WORKING TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY STATEWIDE BY SUPPORTING USBE SYSTEMS CREATION, GATHERING RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS & PARENTS, COORDINATING COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,401,461
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $99,788
Other Revenue $-37,216
TOTAL REVENUE $2,464,033

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,822,896
Salaries & Benefits $378,372
Fundraising Expenses $51,272
Program Expenses $2,135,819
Other Expenses $109,522
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,317,165

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,464,033 $2,639,062 -0.1%
Expenses $2,317,165 $457,972 +4.1%
Net Income $146,868 $2,181,090 -0.9%
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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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
7
Volunteers
220

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
2
$217,045
Total Directors
3
$127,729
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMILY BELL MCCORMICK PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$124,982 $2,747 $127,729
BROOKE GLEDHILL SECRETARY/TR 40.00
Officer
$87,363 $1,953 $89,316
ROBIN RITCH CHAIR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN ANDRUS DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,464,033 $2,317,165 $2,889,006 $146,868
2023 $2,639,062 $457,972 $2,715,211 $2,181,090
2022 $1,893,916 $1,405,780 $515,527 $488,136
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