Sanders Institute
- Assets
- $336.7k
- Revenue
- $716.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Burlington, VT
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-3250230
Organization Overview
Sanders Institute is located in Burlington, VT. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sanders Institute employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sanders Institute 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, Sanders Institute generated $716.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 5 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REVITALIZE DEMOCRACY BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MEDIA IN THE PURSUIT OF PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TIMELINE PROJECT - WE ARE DEVELOPING A POLICY-FOCUSED RESOURCE BASED ON BERNIE SANDERS WORK OVER FOUR DECADES THAT WILL BE ONE OF THE KEY PILARS OF THE WEBSITE. AFTER RESEARCHING MANY TIMELINES, FROM PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES TO FOUNDATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND NOT FINDING ONE AS ROBUST AND COMPLETE AS WE WOULD LIKE, WE DESIGNED OUR OWN WIREFRAME AND WE ARE WORKING WITH VENDORS TO IMPLEMENT IT. WE ARE DEVOTING A GREAT DEAL OF TIME RESEARCHING DOCUMENTS, BROADCAST MATERIALS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND LEGISLATIVE RECORDS TO PROVIDE THE CONTENTS OF THE TIMELINE
NEW WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA - THE SANDERS INSTITUTE WEBSITE HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED TO BE MORE TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT, USER-FRIENDLY AND GERMANE. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE HAS BEEN MARKEDLY EXPANDED.
CONTENT CREATION - WE ARE CREATING INFORMATIVE CONTENT ON INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT OFFER PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. OUR FIRST SERIES OF VIDEOS, RESEARCH REPORTS AND RESOURCE DIRECTORIES FOCUSED ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
GATHERINGS - WE MADE PLANS TO HAVE ANOTHER LARGE GATHERING THIS YEAR, BUT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, HAD TO CANCEL THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Driscoll Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $126,067 |
Danny Glover Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Meredith Burak Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chris Kantrowitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
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 | $716,618 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $716,618 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $716,618 |
| 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. | $120,425 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $61,725 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,317 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,602 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $529 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $401 |
| Office expenses | $1,171 |
| Information technology | $38,450 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $545 |
| Travel | $4,862 |
| 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 | $4,773 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $372,962 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $334,473 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $2,201 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $336,674 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $600 |
| 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 | $600 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $336,074 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $336,674 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sanders Institute has recieved totaling $250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wend Ii Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: BUILDING CONTENT CAPACITY AT THE SANDERS INSTITUTE | $250,000 |
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