2025-10-10T14:57:01-05:00 2024-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2024-01-01 813333541 The Policy Academies Inc POLI 2029489163 740 15TH ST NW 900 Washington DC 20005 Lynette Rawlings Phd President And CEO 2029489163 2025-10-08 1 1 Yong Zhang CPA P01249785 7038930300 2025-09-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lynette Rawlings PHD 740 15TH ST NW 900 Washington DC 20005 377151 0 X www.thepolicyacademies.org X 2016 DC See Schedule O 4 3 4 45 0 0 1013063 320499 0 0 69504 52564 0 661 1082567 373724 711479 374343 0 0 889327 712824 0 0 175286 695319 652644 2296125 1739811 -1213558 -1366087 2935976 1524901 270834 225846 2665142 1299055 X See Schedule O 0 0 510421 237343 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. 371061 101625 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. 219079 35375 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. 252171 Events, Collaborative Initiatives and Policy Forums. 252171 1352732 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 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 Founder, President and CEO 40.00 X X 395000 0 46650 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 (Ending 01/24) 40.00 X 8269 0 1546 Alexandr L Maza Vice President 40.00 X 163935 0 24562 Marlene Castro Vice President 40.00 X 163866 0 12474 731070 0 85232 3 0 1 0 0 320499 320499 55991 55991 3427 -3427 -3427 -3427 Other Revenue 900099 661 661 661 373724 0 0 53225 X 355343 355343 19000 19000 451463 340585 42763 68115 203052 153182 19233 30637 16848 12710 1596 2542 8563 6459 811 1293 32898 24818 3116 4964 44449 44449 219037 115582 74108 29347 27439 15425 8957 3057 284470 250124 10303 24043 55521 44713 2249 8559 12649 9487 1265 1897 4032 3024 403 605 Professional developmen 5047 2280 2540 227 1739811 1352732 211793 175286 367741 690209 1676183 697604 250000 0 550000 0 8727 11359 137525 13593 72038 123932 11287 1797 2935976 1524901 270834 150846 0 75000 270834 225846 X 1290915 1036555 1374227 262500 2665142 1299055 2935976 1524901 -1366087 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 477125 3365076 2028600 1013063 320499 7204363 477125 3365076 2028600 1013063 320499 7204363 5605510 1598853 69504 55991 125495 661 661 7330519 0.21810 0.22480 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. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other income - 2024 Amount: $ 661. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6345 3058 3287 131180 10535 120645 123932 X 409724 36000 36000 373724 0 373724 1775811 36000 36000 1739811 0 1739811 Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the organization's tax positions and has concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements. 1 Festival of the Diaspora Inc 5911 Holland Road Rockville MD 20851 862986122 501(C)(3) 100000 0 Program Support MDRC 200 Vesey St 23 Floor New York NY 10281 237379473 501(C)(3) 75000 0 Program Support New York University 105 East 17th Street 3rd Floor New York NY 10003 135562308 501(C)(3) 20000 0 Program Support Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston MA 02115 041679980 501(C)(3) 15000 0 Program Support Russell Sage Foundation 112 E 64th St New York NY 10065 131635303 501(C)(3) 51000 0 Program Support St Johns University NY 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens NY 11439 111630830 501(C)(3) 20000 0 Program Support Texas State University- San Marcos 123 North Edward Gary Street San Marcos TX 78666 746002248 501(C)(3) 10000 0 Program Support The Regents of the University of California 3320 Public Affairs Building Los Angeles CA 90095 943067788 501(C)(3) 25000 0 Program Support The Story of Our Schools 306 16th St SE Washington DC 20003 474889971 501(C)(3) 10000 0 Program Support University of Maryland College Park 7809 Regents Drive 3112 Lee Building College Park MD 20742 526002033 501(C)(3) 20000 0 Program Support 10 0 Stipends 3 19000 0 Part I, Line 2: All grants are made to 501(c)(3) public charities to ensure the grants are used for intended charitable purposes. X 1 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lynette Rawlings Founder, President and CEO 270000 0 125000 0 0 0 32231 0 14419 0 441650 0 0 0 Alexandr L Maza Vice President 150000 0 13935 0 0 0 16000 0 8562 0 188497 0 0 0 Marlene Castro Vice President 150000 0 13866 0 0 0 12474 0 0 0 176340 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 bonus paid in 2024 was accrued as the 2023 bonus and paid in January 2024. The bonus was approved by the Board of Directors. No additional bonus was paid or accrued in 2024 for the 2024 calendar year. 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 IX, line 11g Payroll Services: Program service expenses 2,621. Management and general expenses 2,688. Fundraising expenses 665. Total expenses 5,974. Other Professional Services: Program service expenses 112,961. Management and general expenses 71,420. Fundraising expenses 28,682. Total expenses 213,063. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c The Organization's oversight process of audit has been consistent with prior years.