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TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF MISSOURI.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$1.8M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.7M
Total Expenses
▼$1.6M
Total Assets
$3.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$283.2K
Net Assets
$3M
Officer Compensation
→$283.8K
Other Salaries
$823.8K
Investment Income
$93.9K
Fundraising
▼$22.9K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $3.3M | $3M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $3.2M | $2.8M |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $3.1M | $2.7M |
| 2021 | $1.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Brenda Talent | CEO | 25 | $275.5K | $0 | $8,265 | $283.8K |
| Rex Sinquefield | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Holekamp | Vice Chairman | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| W Bevis Schock | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Forsyth Iii | Chair & Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brenda Talent
CEO
$283.8K
Hrs/Wk
25
Compensation
$275.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,265
Rex Sinquefield
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Megan Holekamp
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
W Bevis Schock
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Forsyth Iii
Chair & Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wilson | Senior Fellow | 35 | $147.5K | $0 | $4,425 | $151.9K |
| Jessica Gatewood | Director Of Development | 35 | $140.2K | $0 | $10.3K | $150.5K |
| Susan Pendergrass | Director Of Education Policy | 28 | $145.5K | $0 | $4,364 | $149.8K |
| David Stokes | Director Of Municipal Policy | 35 |
Andrew Wilson
Senior Fellow
$151.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$147.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,425
Jessica Gatewood
Director Of Development
$150.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$140.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.3K
Susan Pendergrass
Director Of Education Policy
$149.8K
Hrs/Wk
28
Compensation
$145.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,364
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Kemper Iii | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| E Carter Smith | Director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregg Keller | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Robert Heller | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Bukowsky | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lamping | Director |
Crosby Kemper Iii
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
E Carter Smith
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gregg Keller
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.7M |
| $1.5M |
| $2.6M |
| $2.6M |
| 2020 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.4M | $2.5M | $2.4M |
| 2019 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $2.2M |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 2017 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.4M | $2M | $1.9M |
| 2016 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.4M | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| 2015 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.3M |
| 2014 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.4M | $1M | $985.1K |
| 2013 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.5M | $657.6K | $578.7K |
| 2012 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.4M | $536.2K | $482.6K |
| 2011 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $474.7K | $468.2K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| $124.9K |
| $0 |
| $3,747 |
| $128.7K |
David Stokes
Director Of Municipal Policy
$128.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$124.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,747
| 0.6 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Joseph Forshaw | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Short | Director (term End 9/24) | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Griesemer | Director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Podgursky | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hon Robert Heller
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Bukowsky
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Lamping
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joseph Forshaw
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Short
Director (term End 9/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Louis Griesemer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Podgursky
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0