Lucy Burns Institute Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Middleton, WI
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8036372
Organization Overview
Lucy Burns Institute Inc is located in Middleton, WI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lucy Burns Institute Inc employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lucy Burns Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lucy Burns Institute Inc generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LUCY BURNS INSTITUTE IS TO EMPOWER OUR AUDIENCE TO ENGAGE IN DEMOCRACY BY DELIVERING EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY INFORMATION. WE STRIVE TO EQUIP OUR READERS WITH INFORMATION SO THAT IT CAN BE USED IN POSITIVE, POWERFUL, AND UNFORESEEN WAYS. INFORMED VOTERS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF DEMOCRACY AND POSITIVE CHANGE STARTS WITH THEM. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY TO REACH VOTERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FACTS, INFORMATION, AND CONTEXT. WITH YOUR HELP, WE HAVE CREATED AND CONTINUE TO BUILD BALLOTPEDIA, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN POLITICS. WITH MORE THAN 355,000 ORIGINAL ARTICLES, BALLOTPEDIAS GOAL IS TO INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT POLITICS BY PROVIDING ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT POLITICS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE INSTITUTE MAINTAINS BALLOTPEDIA, WHICH IS THE ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN POLITICS AND ELECTIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT POLITICS BY PROVIDING ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT POLITICS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. WE ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FACTUALITY. BALLOTPEDIA COVERS LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL POLITICS. OUR CONTENT INCLUDES NEUTRAL, ACCURATE, AND VERIFIABLE INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THE OFFICES THEY HOLD, POLITICAL ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY, ELECTIONS, CANDIDATES, AND THE INFLUENCERS OF POLITICS. BALLOTPEDIA CURRENTLY HAS OVER 355,000 ENCYCLOPEDIC ARTICLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Prange VP Ext Relat | Officer | 40 | $188,577 |
Leslie Graves President/ce | Officer | 40 | $172,250 |
Gwen Beattie COO | Officer | 40 | $115,308 |
Tomas Reitz Lead Develop | 40 | $113,500 | |
Meghann Olshefski Director-Ope | Officer | 40 | $97,833 |
Sara Key External Rlt | Officer | 0 | $83,731 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,191,551 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,191,551 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,167,197 |
| Investment income | $3,830 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,584,157 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $469,121 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,211 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,351,274 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $438,994 |
| Payroll taxes | $310,332 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $858,307 |
| Advertising and promotion | $239 |
| Office expenses | $122,281 |
| Information technology | $325,093 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $118,111 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $32,443 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,133,418 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,354 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,144 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $79,581 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,819,002 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,314,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $353,490 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $353,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,683,690 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $276,901 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,314,081 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lucy Burns Institute Inc has awarded $50,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Parkersburg, WV PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lucy Burns Institute Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brown Family Foundation Inc Cumberland, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Givenkind Gurnee, IL | $615,536 | $8,322,784 |
Lucy Burns Institute Inc Middleton, WI | $4,314,081 | $6,584,157 |
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Khalil Foundation Lombard, IL | $587,760 | $2,305,215 |
Delta Area Transit Authority Escanaba, MI | $1,938,922 | $2,269,524 |
Coalition Of Greater Minnesota Cities Moorhead, MN | $718,799 | $1,339,638 |
My Well Hoffman Estates, IL | $478,403 | $1,415,827 |
Unify America Evanston, IL | $46,320,236 | $44,875,273 |
Bella Ease Quincy, IL | $865,511 | $1,268,452 |