Sunwater Institute
- Assets
- $127.4k
- Revenue
- $96.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3170835
Organization Overview
Sunwater Institute is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 2019. 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, Sunwater Institute employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sunwater 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, Sunwater Institute generated $96.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $771.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF DEMOCRACY THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OPEN DIALOGUE TO FOSTER A SOCIETY BUILT ON INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY REACHING ITS MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE FOCUSES ON THREE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS PROPERTY, ON WHICH OUR ECONOMY IS BUILT, GROUP DECISION-MAKING, ON WHICH OUR GOVERNMENT IS BUILT, AND RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, ON WHICH OUR FREEDOM IS BUILT. THE FOCUS ON THESE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, ALONG WITH A LONG-TERM, INTERDISCIPLINARY, AND NONPARTISAN APPROACH GIVES THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON DATA RESEARCH, CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, ACADEMIC ARTICLES, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND VIDEO OUTPUTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ani Harutyunyan Scholar | 40 | $114,492 | |
Holly Pitt Young Director Of Development | 40 | $109,830 | |
Matthew M Chervenak Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephany N Yu Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aric Lavinthal Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michael K Hickey Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,611 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,545 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $96,156 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| 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 | $96,181 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,500 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $397,779 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,454 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,528 |
| Fees for services: Management | $84,088 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $774 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,416 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $68,972 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,114 |
| Office expenses | $16,263 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,038 |
| Travel | $553 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,518 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,213 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $771,317 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,532 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,611 |
| 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 | $561 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,654 |
| Total assets | $127,358 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,166 |
| 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 | $782,170 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $821,336 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$693,978 |
| 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 | $127,358 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sunwater Institute has awarded $37,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO FUND ONE NON-RESIDENT LEVIN CENTER FELLOW FOR THE WAYNE STATE UNIVERISITY LAW SCHOOL. | $25,000 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: BCLT FUND | $12,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sunwater Institute has recieved totaling $13,644.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Fe Institute Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUAL DECISION-MAKING STRATEGIES ON COLLECTIVE DECISION OUTCOMES | $13,610 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For American Progress Washington, DC | $72,328,871 | $50,471,917 |
Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | $49,196,682 | $34,042,265 |
Third Way Institute Washington, DC | $31,398,339 | $13,168,631 |
Our Generation Inc Washington, DC | $520,964 | $10,281,358 |
Migration Policy Institute Washington, DC | $8,191,422 | $5,441,151 |
American Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $3,531,984 | $4,908,115 |
American Compass Inc Washington, DC | $1,285,116 | $1,789,364 |
The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc Towson, MD | $1,303,784 | $1,351,361 |
Phoenix Center For Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies Inc Washington, DC | $444,235 | $936,234 |
Progressives For Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $689,071 | $894,879 |
Sunwater Institute Rockville, MD | $127,358 | $96,181 |
Center For Countering Digital Hate Washington, DC | $860,457 | $1,471,247 |