Cicero Research, operating under the name Cicero Institute, is located in Austin, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (A05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cicero Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH: CICERO RESEARCH CRAFTS AND PUBLISHES POLICIES AND POLICY RESEARCH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Lonsdale Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Webman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Brickman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clay Spence Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tayler Lonsdale Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tyson Hendricksen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $14,774,489 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,988,591 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,774,489 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,000 |
| 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 | $14,849,489 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,773,008 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $295 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,284 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,003,618 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,122 |
| Office expenses | $56,057 |
| Information technology | $41,026 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $152,412 |
| 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 | $8,555 |
| Insurance | $567 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,711,324 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,627,721 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $250,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $56,307 |
| 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 | $741,575 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,238 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,505,591 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,205,432 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,960 |
| 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 | $2,960 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,228,379 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $974,093 |
| 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 | $14,205,432 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cicero Research Austin, TX | $14,205,432 | $14,849,489 |
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