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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
11 listed
STACY BLAKELEY
CEO
$299K
40 hrs/wk
KRISTY KUNA
CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATION
$158K
40 hrs/wk
LAURA COX KAPLAN
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
CATHY CRANBERG
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
SYLVIE LEGERE
BOARD CHAIR & INTERIM CEO
—
10 hrs/wk
BABARA STEWART
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
KATHY CROW
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
ELIZABETH FOWLER
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
KATHY HUBBARD
TREASURER
—
3 hrs/wk
ANGELA BRALY
SECRETARY
—
3 hrs/wk
SARA HILL
DIRECTOR OF CIVIC IMPACT
$108K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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