Nonprofit · EIN 81-3333541
POLICY ACADEMIES
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $373,724 | $1,739,811 | -$1,366,087 | $1,524,901 | $225,846 | $1,299,055 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,082,567 | $2,296,125 | -$1,213,558 | $2,935,976 | $270,834 | $2,665,142 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $320,499
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52,564
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,427
- Other revenue
- $661
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $374,343
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $451,463
- Other salaries and wages
- $203,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $712,824
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $44,449
- Travel
- $284,470
- Depreciation
- $12,649
- Program services (functional)
- $1,352,732
- Management and general (functional)
- $211,793
- Fundraising (functional)
- $175,286
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,935,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,524,901
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $225,846
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,299,055
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $123,932
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,036,555
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $262,500
- Gross receipts
- $377,151
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynette Rawlings | Founder, President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $395,000 | $46,650 |
| Alexandr L Maza | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,935 | $24,562 |
| Marlene Castro | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,866 | $12,474 |
| Arlene Williams | COO & SVP (Ending 01/24) Officer | 40 | $8,269 | $1,546 |
| Angela Glover Blackwell | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrick Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynette Rawlings | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $470,000 | $45,957 |
| Arlene Williams | COO & SVP of Special Initiatives Officer | 40 | $215,000 | $32,341 |
| Angela Glover Blackwell | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrick Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 740 15TH ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-1031
- In care of
- % LYNETTE A RAWLINGS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lynette Rawlings PHD, 740 15TH ST NW 900, Washington, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- Lynette Rawlings Phd, President And CEO
- Phone
- (202) 948-9163
- Website
- www.thepolicyacademies.org
- 990-N for 2017 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Lynette Rawlings, 1200 18th Street NW, Washington DC DC 20036. Mailing address: 1200 18th Street NW Suite 1200, Washington DC DC 20036. Website: https://www.thepolicyacademies.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $510,421 · grants $237,343
- 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.Expenses $371,061 · grants $101,625
- 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.Expenses $219,079 · grants $35,375
- Events, Collaborative Initiatives and Policy Forums.Expenses $252,171
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 | Not 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
- 81-3333541
- 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 (W03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,524,901
- Income (IRS master file)
- $377,151
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $373,724 | $1,739,811 | $1,524,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,082,567 | $2,296,125 | $2,935,976 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,028,600 | $1,294,212 | $4,304,003 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Lynette Rawlings Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-3333541).
Questions about POLICY ACADEMIES
- What is the EIN of POLICY ACADEMIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLICY ACADEMIES is 81-3333541.
- Is POLICY ACADEMIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to POLICY ACADEMIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLICY ACADEMIES 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 POLICY ACADEMIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POLICY ACADEMIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of POLICY ACADEMIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lynette Rawlings PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLICY ACADEMIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $395,000 (Lynette Rawlings, Founder, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does POLICY ACADEMIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $373,724, expenses of $1,739,811 and total assets of $1,524,901 at year end.
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