Nonprofit · EIN 47-5522558
SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC
Also known as JAMES E BRYSON
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37238
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $841,885 | $839,337 | $2,548 | $1,033,881 | $432,947 | $600,934 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $855,949 | $829,079 | $26,870 | $1,129,023 | $530,637 | $598,386 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $834,850 | $733,758 | $101,092 | $788,051 | $216,535 | $571,516 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $605,053
- Program service revenue
- $107,038
- Investment income
- $20,509
- Net income from fundraising events
- $109,285
- Other revenue
- $109,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,566
- Other salaries and wages
- $435,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $644,424
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $95,002
- Travel
- $16,371
- Depreciation
- $6,200
- Program services (functional)
- $727,810
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,253
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,274
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,129,023
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,033,881
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $432,947
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,934
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,260
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $600,934
- Gross receipts
- $866,417
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STRAESSLE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $144,566 | $13,773 |
| AMANDA SPEARS | EXECUTIVE VI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,151 | $13,371 |
| CHRISTI BRANSCOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE SHEILA CALLOWAY | DIRETOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HAFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA JAMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MARSHALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MCCORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OVERBEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PERSHING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SPRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STRAESSLE | EXECUTVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $146,153 | $12,195 |
| AMANDA SPEARS | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,822 | $11,447 |
| SHEILA CALLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OVERBEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PERSHING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HAFNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIDRE MALONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MARSHALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STRAESSLE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $129,653 | $14,651 |
| AMANDA SPEARS | DEPUTY DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,762 | $14,068 |
| LESLIE HAFNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MARSHALL | TREASURER (J Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIDRE MALONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE ROBERTS | TREASURER (J Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GADD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY HAYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OVERBEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PERSHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ROBERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA CALLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 315 DEADERICK ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37238-3000
- In care of
- % BRIAN STRAESSLE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN STRAESSLE, 315 DEADERICK ST STE 1100, NASHVILLE, TN 37238
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN STRAESSLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (615) 680-0047
- Website
- SYCAMORETN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BELLENFANT PLLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, RELIABLE DATA AND RESEARCH IN PURSUIT OF SOUND, SUSTAINABLE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL TENNESSEANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH CENTER THAT EXISTS TO HELP POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND COMPLEX ISSUES THAT AFFECT AND CONNECT TENNESSEANS' HEALTH AND PROSPERITY. CRAFTING PUBLIC POLICY IS A CONTINUOUS, ITERATIVE PROCESS THAT CALLS FOR STAKEHOLDERS WITH DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS TO WORK TOGETHER. THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HEALTH, PROSPERITY, AND PUBLIC POLICY ARE COMPLICATED, NUANCED, AND WIDE-RANGING. MOVING THE NEEDLE TOWARD A HEALTHIER AND MORE PROSPEROUS TENNESSEE REQUIRES THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND TAKING THE LONG VIEW. BY PROVIDING RELIABLE INFORMATION AND ENGAGING WITH EVERYONE, SYCAMORE HELPS TENNESSEANS OF ALL POLITICAL STRIPES UNCOVER THE FACTS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS.Expenses $727,810 · revenue $107,038
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5522558
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,033,881
- Income (IRS master file)
- $866,417
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $841,885 | $839,337 | $1,033,881 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $855,949 | $829,079 | $1,129,023 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $834,850 | $733,758 | $788,051 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $732,194 | $759,326 | $801,812 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-5522558).
Questions about SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC is 47-5522558.
- Is SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN STRAESSLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,566 (BRIAN STRAESSLE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $841,885, expenses of $839,337 and total assets of $1,033,881 at year end.
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