Nonprofit · EIN 71-0891642
FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,952,829 | $10,039,139 | -$4,086,310 | $3,858,343 | $942,284 | $2,916,059 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,901,079 | $9,962,780 | -$61,701 | $7,818,460 | $904,044 | $6,914,416 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,169,794 | $7,443,730 | -$1,273,936 | $7,804,381 | $856,674 | $6,947,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,335,322
- of which government grants
- $130,646
- Program service revenue
- $2,614,739
- Investment income
- -$7,319
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$25,141
- Other revenue
- $10,087
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $82,934
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,484,928
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,409,763
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,976,466
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,288
- Accounting fees
- $130,683
- Occupancy
- $195,942
- Travel
- $480,348
- Depreciation
- $25,421
- Program services (functional)
- $7,376,266
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,662,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,818,460
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,858,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $942,284
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,916,059
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,769
- Publicly traded securities
- $908,311
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,027,291
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,943,350
- Gross receipts
- $7,443,919
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL H KENDALL-TAYLOR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $426,832 | $61,329 |
| ANDREW R VOLMART | SVP OF RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $279,905 | $57,235 |
| ELIZABETH GILCRIST | SVP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $273,453 | $34,272 |
| MOIRA O'NEIL | SVP OF RESEARCH INTERPRETATION Key employee | 40 | $281,302 | $18,416 |
| JULIE D SWEETLAND | SENIOR ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $241,993 | $36,178 |
| ISHITA SRIVASTAVA | VICE PRESIDENT OF CULTURAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $228,000 | $38,952 |
| MARISA G PINEAU | DIRECTOR, RESEARCH APPLICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,058 | $50,522 |
| THERESA MILLER | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,448 | $35,697 |
| REBECCA H SANDERSON | SENIOR PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,500 | $18,701 |
| PAULA TYLER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN D GILLIAM JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AN-ME CHUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA O'NEAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NALL BALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ESPINOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KREHELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANJIV RAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI TAKEUCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL KENDALL-TAYLOR | CEO Officer | 40 | $402,672 | $56,222 |
| ANDREW VOLMERT | SVP OF RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $264,064 | $50,831 |
| ELIZABETH GILCHRIST | SVP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $256,559 | $32,497 |
| MOIRA O'NEIL | SVP OF RESEARCH INTERPRETATION Key employee | 40 | $265,379 | $17,593 |
| JULIE SWEETLAND | SENIOR ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $228,295 | $29,804 |
| THERESA MILLER | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,941 | $31,334 |
| JESSICA MOYER | SENIOR PRINCIPAL STRATEGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,773 | $25,662 |
| MARISA G PINEAU | DIRECTOR, RESEARCH APPLICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,925 | $31,423 |
| ASHLEY C DEEDS | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,697 | $23,488 |
| PAULA TYLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN D GILLIAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| AN-ME CHUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LINDA O'NEAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| SUSAN NALL BALES | BOARD MEMBER & FOUNDER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LINDA BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| ROBERT ESPINOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KREHELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| TIM PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| SANJIV RAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LORI TAKEUCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL KENDALL-TAYLOR | CEO Officer | 40 | $380,879 | $51,488 |
| MOIRA O'NEIL | SVP OF RESEARCH INTERPRETATION Key employee | 40 | $248,975 | $47,840 |
| ANDREW VOLMERT | SVP OF RESEARCH Key employee | 40 | $247,747 | $46,915 |
| ELIZABETH GILCHRIST | SVP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $240,733 | $30,535 |
| JULIE SWEETLAND | SENIOR ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,323 | $45,684 |
| THERESA MILLER | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,064 | $27,178 |
| JESSICA MOYER | SENIOR PRINCIPAL STRATEGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,278 | $24,025 |
| MARISA PINEAU | DIRECTOR, RESEARCH APPLICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,945 | $28,812 |
| PATRICK K O'SHEA | PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,164 | $25,771 |
| PAULA TYLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN D GILLIAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| AN-ME CHUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LINDA O'NEAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| SUSAN NALL BALES | BOARD MEMBER & FOUNDER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LINDA BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KREHELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| TIM PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| ROBERT ESPINOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LORI TAKEUCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJIV RAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1319 F ST NW STE 301, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-1140
- In care of
- % NATHANIEL K TAYLOR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATHANIEL KENDALL-TAYLOR, 1319 F STREET NW 301, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- NATHANIEL KENDALL-TAYLOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (917) 543-7446
- Website
- WWW.FRAMEWORKSINSTITUTE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO IDENTIFY, CONDUCT, TRANSLATE, AND APPLY RIGOROUS RESEARCH THAT FRAMES THE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTORS' COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY, ALIGNMENT, AND EFFECTIVENESS.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH: FRAMEWORKS' RESEARCH HAS TAKEN PLACE ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUE AREAS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S MENTAL AND ORAL HEALT, TOBACCO-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES, SOCIAL DETERMINTS OF HEALH, THE INTERSECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER SECTORS, COMMUNITY HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC INFORMATICS.Expenses $3,350,687 · grants $699 · revenue $2,614,739
- CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILIES: FRAMEWORKS HELPS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO DISCOVER AND DOCUMENT THE EFFECTS OF FRAMES ON PUBLIC VIEWS AND ATTITUDES, AS WELL AS TRANSLATE THE VIEWS OF EXPERTS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PUBLICS. THE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TWO-FOLD: TO DEEPEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BETTER EVALUATE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE TOUGH CHALLENGES THAT CONFRONT MANY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ISSUES ADDRESSED RANGE FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, CHILD NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH, ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, FOSTER CARE, AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM.Expenses $1,788,390 · grants $377
- ECONOMY AND EQUALITY: AS INCOME INEQUALITY CONTINUES TO RISE, PEOPLE ARE PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO ITS EFFECTS ON THE COUNTRY'S SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS. DISCUSSIONS ABOUT WAYS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, REDUCE INEQUITY, PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF WORK ARE PERMEATING POLICY CIRCLES, THE MEDIA, AND SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN RESEARCH IN ALL THESE AREAS.Expenses $637,574 · grants $77
- CROSS-CUTTING: WORK IN THIS AREA, ALONG WITH THAT UNDERWRITTEN BY GENERAL SUPPORT, FOCUS ON INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND SERVICES THAT CROSS DISCRETE ISSUE-FOCUSED BOUNDARIES AND ARE WIDE-RANGING IN IMPACT.Expenses $562,128 · grants $108
- HUMAN RIGHTS, SERVICES AND JUSTICE: FRAMEWORKS UNDERTAKES MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SERVICES, AND JUSTICE. RESEARCHERS STUDY HOW NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CAN HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO REFORM IT IN THE U.S. AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE INSTITUTE ALSO EXPLORED HOW ADVOCATES IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, CAN MOBILIZE THEIR COMMUNITY AROUND IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE INSTITUTE HAS CONDUCTED RESEARCH IN THE U.S. AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Expenses $513,557 · grants $80,861
- PUBLICATIONS AND CURRICULA: FRAMEWORKS ACADEMY IS FRAMEWORKS' ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM THAT CONTAINS MULTIMEDIA CLASSES ON FRAMING AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS. AMONG ITS MANY OFFERINGS ARE COURSES ON FRAMING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION, REFRAMING ELDER ABUSE AND FRAMING FOR CLIMATE INTERPRETERS.Expenses $299,443 · grants $151
- EDUCATION: RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGE THAT NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC-SECTOR LEADERS FACE IN ENGAGING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN MEANINGFUL EDUCATION REFORMS, AN INFLUENTIAL GROUP OF PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS CAME TOGETHER TO PARTNER WITH THE INSTITUTE IN DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE NEW WAYS OF TALKING ABOUT THIS CRITICAL ISSUE: A NEW CORE STORY OF EDUCATION. FRAMEWORKS OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND ON- LINE COURSES TO HELP ADVOCATES USE THIS RESEARCH. FRAMEWORKS ALSO WORKS WITH THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IN THE SHARED STORY PROJECT, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO CREATE A NARRATIVE SHIFT THAT CENTERS PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A PUBLIC GOOD. ADDITIONALLY, FRAMEWORKS HAS CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD.Expenses $166,943 · grants $51
- Expenses $57,544 · grants $610
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0891642
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,858,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,443,919
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,952,829 | $10,039,139 | $3,858,343 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,901,079 | $9,962,780 | $7,818,460 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,169,794 | $7,443,730 | $7,804,381 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,057,104 | $6,090,374 | $8,374,816 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 71-0891642).
Questions about FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE is 71-0891642.
- Is FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE 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 FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NATHANIEL KENDALL-TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $426,832 (NATHANIEL H KENDALL-TAYLOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,952,829, expenses of $10,039,139 and total assets of $3,858,343 at year end.
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