2024-09-30T08:44:06-05:00 2023-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2023-01-01 813333541 The Policy Academies Inc POLI 2029489163 740 15TH ST NW 900 Washington DC 20005 Lynette Rawlings Phd President And CEO 2029489163 2024-09-20 1 1 Yong Zhang CPA P01249785 7038930300 2024-09-19 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Lynette Rawlings PHD 740 15TH ST NW 900 Washington DC 20005 1082567 0 X www.thepolicyacademies.org X 2016 DC See Schedule O 4 3 4 45 0 0 2028600 1013063 0 0 0 69504 0 0 2028600 1082567 308000 711479 0 0 603550 889327 0 0 129018 382662 695319 1294212 2296125 734388 -1213558 4304003 2935976 423192 270834 3880811 2665142 X See Schedule O 0 0 666282 373472 Academy Training - Fellowship and Research Scholars Programs:These include one- and two-year fellowship programs for undergraduates, pre-masters and graduate students in partnership with the nation's leading think tanks. When Academy Fellows complete their training fellowship they become a part of the Alumni Career and Leadership Development Program. The Policy Academies training programs are free of cost for participating students. TPA covers airfare and lodging and provides a competitive stipend. 523242 263833 Equity in Institutional and Research Practice: This initiative supports efforts to improve practices within the policy research and broader policy fields by encouraging broader representation of scholars and on research topics and methodologies. The program works with partners to enhance institutional practices in the development and application of public policy research. Through collaboration between scholars, institutions, and communities this initiative ensures that research informs policy decisions that reflect a wide range of perspectives and societal needs. This program also creates platforms for this work. 368735 74174 Alumni Career and Leadership Development Program:This program, which is often shortened to "The Alumni Program", supports the early career development of Academy graduates by helping them attend career accelerating conferences, providing specialized training courses, and by providing personalized training and mentorship. 340090 Our work also includes efforts to engage a broad range of stakeholders through events, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives. These activities involve convening policy forums, providing technical assistance to organizations, and sharing research findings. By collaborating with nonprofits, policy bodies, research organizations, and academic institutions, TPA helps drive impactful conversations and actions that shape innovative policy solutions and support the leadership of early-career policy professionals. 340090 1898349 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Lynette Rawlings PHD 2029489163 740 15TH ST NW 900 Washington DC 20005 Lynette Rawlings President and CEO 40.00 X X 470000 0 45957 Angela Glover Blackwell Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nick Turner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Darrick Hamilton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arlene Williams COO & SVP of Special Initiatives 40.00 X 215000 0 32341 685000 0 78298 2 0 1 0 Change Elemental 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 10 Washington DC 20006 Finance & OD Consultancy 120000 1 1013063 1013063 69504 69504 1082567 0 0 69504 687174 687174 16000 16000 8305 8305 763298 610638 76330 76330 66715 53373 6671 6671 3967 3173 397 397 55347 44277 5535 5535 19525 19525 196883 105820 74585 16478 1162 70 1092 40653 23288 14664 2701 2183 1747 218 218 278750 206446 52235 20069 137397 133089 4308 2087 2087 6187 4949 619 619 Professional developmen 10492 10492 2296125 1898349 268758 129018 2696540 367741 0 1676183 0 250000 1550000 550000 33513 8727 74125 2087 23950 72038 0 11287 4304003 2935976 423192 270834 423192 270834 X 1470347 1290915 2410464 1374227 3880811 2665142 4304003 2935976 -1213558 -2111 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 477950 477125 3365076 2028600 1013063 7361814 477950 477125 3365076 2028600 1013063 7361814 5690992 1670822 69504 69504 7431318 0.22480 0.24210 X Over the past four years, The Policy Academies (TPA) has secured funding from some of the nation's largest private foundations and continues to expand its private foundation donor base.As a new organization, this fundraising success is significant and provides a strong base of support on which to build and diversify its funding stream. At the outset, it is important to state that private foundation support will remain the primary source of funding for TPA because of its mission and appeal to the private foundation community. With that said, we will continue to identify and solicit private foundation support on an ongoing basis as a top priority. At this time, we are in various stages in the cultivation and solicitation process towardSecuring new or increased support from several foundations. Opportunities for support from the private foundation community remains strong with room to grow.The Policy Academies also receives some funding from individual donors. While not as significant as its funding from foundations, it is a base of support on which to build. We will explore ways to increase individual support through on-line appeals and special activities targeted to engage individuals.Lastly, TPA will consider fundraising events to help diversify its funding base. Initially, we anticipate the fundraising events will be low-level and primarily held to cultivate and secure support from major individual donors. 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X 1 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lynette Rawlings President and CEO 270000 0 200000 0 0 0 33000 0 12957 0 515957 0 0 0 Arlene Williams COO & SVP of Special Initiatives 215000 0 0 0 0 0 12900 0 19441 0 247341 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a The Organization's Chief Executive Officer will occasionally fly business class or first class when work is being conducted on the flight and/or under $1,000 and under when the flight is across country $2,000. The benefit is not taxable for the officer. Part I, Line 3 The Executive Director's compensation is set by the Board of Directors minus the Executive Director. Part I, Line 7 The President and CEO received a $200K bonus in FY 2023. This bonus was authorized as a result of the President and CEO receiving $0 salary during the start-up years of the organization. The bonus was approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 The Policy Academies is building a diverse community of emerging policy leaders, equipping them with research training, mentorship, and tailored resources to pursue meaningful change for a fair and just multiracial democracy. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 The Policy Academies uses its influence to open career pathways at leading policy institutions, create opportunities, build networks, and foster communities of support. With TPA's guidance, these leaders are better equipped to contribute to policy discourse and shape meaningful solutions that serve their communities, driving positive change in the policy field. TPA also collaborates with leading institutions to develop and promote research practices that reflect a diverse range of perspectives. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization requires each director, principal officer and key employee to sign an annual statement affirming their receipt, acceptance and compliance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors (excluding the Chief Executive Officer) meet annually to determine the Chief Executive Officer's compensation. Also, the process is contemporaneously documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c The Organization's oversight process of audit has been consistent with prior years.