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Empire Center For Public Policy Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.32M (2023)

Expenses
$1.88M (2023)

Total Assets
$272k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$321k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,319,051
Expenses
$1,881,965
Net Income
-$562,914
Net Assets
-$48,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,318,840
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $211
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,450
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $563,698
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,285
Total Liabilities $321,117
Net Assets -$48,832
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William F Hammond (Director Of Health Policy) $138,152 $0 $4,144
Peter Warren (Director Of Research) $128,127 $0 $20,678
Timothy P Hoefer (President & Ceo) $15,000 $205,498 $6,615
Peter C Hein (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Confer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debi Ghate (Director) $0 $256,758 $14,153
Frank J Suits Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,229,111
Expenses
$1,935,801
Net Income
$293,310
Net Assets
$514,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,227,264
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,828
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,128
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $501,809
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $532,263
Total Liabilities $18,181
Net Assets $514,082
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William F Hammond (Director Of Health Policy) $136,723 $0 $4,102
Timothy P Hoefer (President & Ceo) $129,556 $26,994 $4,697
Edmund J Mcmahon (Research Director) $121,729 $0 $14,917
Peter C Hein (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth W Bond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Confer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debi Ghate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank J Suits Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,616,583
Expenses
$1,693,314
Net Income
-$76,731
Net Assets
$220,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,616,225
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,118
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $660,313
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,136
Total Liabilities $67,364
Net Assets $220,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edmund J Mcmahon (Research Director) $166,415 $0 $25,437
Timothy P Hoefer (President & Ceo) $120,106 $0 $6,937
William F Hammond (Director Of Health Policy) $116,551 $0 $6,730
Peter C Hein (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth W Bond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Confer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debi Ghate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank J Suits Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,429,852
Expenses
$1,422,542
Net Income
$7,310
Net Assets
$390,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,428,005
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $97
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,750
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,568
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $34,000
2.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $670,334
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,082
Total Liabilities $48,102
Net Assets $390,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edmund J Mcmahon (Research Dir) $176,036 $0 $0
Timothy P Hoefer (Executive Di) $125,568 $0 $0
William F Hammond (Director Of) $118,925 $0 $0
Kevin Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth W Bond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Confer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debi Ghate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter C Hein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank J Suits Jr (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,555,116
Expenses
$1,760,080
Net Income
-$204,964
Net Assets
$383,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,549,945
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $921
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,250
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,633
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $33,728
1.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $602,319
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,786
Total Liabilities $25,116
Net Assets $383,670

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,514,290
Expenses
$1,344,594
Net Income
$169,696
Net Assets
$588,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,514,116
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $174
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,000
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $43,300
3.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $617,783
Total Liabilities $29,149
Net Assets $588,634

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,079,435
Expenses
$1,068,937
Net Income
$10,498
Net Assets
$418,938
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,078,267
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $168
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,000
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,000
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $35,000
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,548
Total Liabilities $41,610
Net Assets $418,938

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$647,789
Expenses
$907,486
Net Income
-$259,697
Net Assets
$408,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $645,569
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $120
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,100
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,181
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $39,700
4.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $346,636
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,141
Total Liabilities $39,700
Net Assets $408,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Timothy Hoefer (Executive Director) $93,181 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Schramm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank H Suits Jr (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Richard Imprescia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Bond (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheridan Biggs (Chairman Emeritus) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,038,917
Expenses
$731,440
Net Income
$307,477
Net Assets
$643,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,035,644
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,250
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,920
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $34,950
4.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $292,160
39.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $665,225
Total Liabilities $22,073
Net Assets $643,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edmund Mcmahon (President) $131,363 $0 $0
Timothy Hoefer (Executive Director) $101,920 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Schramm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank H Suits Jr (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Richard Imprescia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Bond (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$786,302
Expenses
$761,444
Net Income
$24,858
Net Assets
$295,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $780,552
99.3%
Program Services $2,975
0.4%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,774
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $218,567
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $39,300
5.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $166,318
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,467
Total Liabilities $6,624
Net Assets $295,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edmund Mcmahon (President) $117,487 $0 $0
Timothy Hoefer (Executive Director) $101,080 $0 $0
Sheridan Biggs (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Bond (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anita Macdougall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Schramm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank H Suits Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$473,612
Expenses
$202,627
Net Income
$270,985
Net Assets
$270,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $472,562
99.8%
Program Services $1,050
0.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,027
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,884
34.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $342,711
Total Liabilities $71,726
Net Assets $270,985

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