NonprofitsThe Policy Circle Co

Social Science

The Policy Circle Co

WILMETTE, IL

Total revenue

$2.9M

Total expenses

$2.3M

Net assets

$1.0M

Grants received

$3.7M

53 grants

EIN

472843650

Tax year

2024

Mission

Inform, equip, and connect women to be more impactful citizens.

Programs

2 programs

The civic leadership engagement roadmap (cler) is a dynamic, self-paced leadership program designed to equip women to lead in their communitieswhether through elected office, board and commission appointments, or grassroots efforts. In 2024, cler saw a 112% increase in applications, with 177 women completing the program. To date, 588 women have participated, generating more than 1,100 documented stories of impact. These include 42 board and commission appointments, 24 elected officials, and dozens more who have taken on leadership roles, launched advocacy efforts, or run for public office. The program also expanded through specialized tracks for women entrepreneurs and members of the military community, further deepening tpc's reach.

Expenses: $391K

Local policy circles provide a powerful grassroots model for engagement. These peer-led roundtables, supported by tpc's resources and digital tools, are sparking increased visibility, confidence, and impact at the local level. The organization also hosted 24 in-person and virtual programs throughout the year, including high-profile initiatives like the faith & civic life symposium, the women and economic freedom series, and days at the capitol, offering women additional pathways to connect, learn, and lead.

Expenses: $575K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.8M
Program service revenue
Investment income$127
Other revenue$5K
Total revenue$2.9M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.3M
Fundraising$169K
Other expenses$1.0M
Total expenses$2.3M
Total assets$1.1M
Net assets$1.0M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

STACY BLAKELEY

CEO

Board

$299K

40 hrs/wk

KRISTY KUNA

CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATION

Board

$158K

40 hrs/wk

LAURA COX KAPLAN

DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

CATHY CRANBERG

DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

SYLVIE LEGERE

BOARD CHAIR & INTERIM CEO

Board

10 hrs/wk

BABARA STEWART

DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

KATHY CROW

DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH FOWLER

DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

KATHY HUBBARD

TREASURER

Board

3 hrs/wk

ANGELA BRALY

SECRETARY

Board

3 hrs/wk

SARA HILL

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC IMPACT

Staff

$108K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 53 of 53

FromAmountPurposeYear
$250K
for general operations
2024
$25K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$11K
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
2024
$10K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2024
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$451K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$125K
for the Annual Summit
2023
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2023
$76K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$75K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$26K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$25K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$25K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2023
$9K
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S)
2023
$200K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$150K
for general operations
2022
$138K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$102K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$65K
SEE PART IV
2022
$60K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$10K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$10K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2022
$10K
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
2022
$10K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$9K
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S)
2022
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$100K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$100K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$100K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$28K
General & Unrestricted
2021
$25K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2021
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$210K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$100K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$100K
for Virtual Programs and Summit Sponsorship
2020
$50K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$25K
for general operations
2020
$25K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$200K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$5K
Economic education
2019
$101K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2018
$86K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2018
$200K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2017
$25K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017

Funded by

$3.7M from 22 funders · 53 grants · 2017–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$801K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$702K · 5 grants · 2017–2022

Donors Trust Inc

$650K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$506K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Bradley Impact Fund Inc

$339K · 3 grants · 2018–2023

The Dunn Foundation

$153K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$123K · 4 grants · 2021–2023

EdChoice Inc

$65K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN472843650
NTEE codeV20
Subsection03
Ruling date2015-08
Formed2015
Employees14
Volunteers37
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