Mission
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, RELIABLE DATA AND RESEARCH IN PURSUIT OF SOUND, SUSTAINABLE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL TENNESSEANS.
Public Charity
THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC
THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NASHVILLE, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $842K, expenses of $839K, total assets of $1.0M. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $458K.
EIN: 475522558
NASHVILLE, TN
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
NTEE: W05
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$842K
Total Expenses$839K
Total Assets$1.0M
Grant Records15
Funding Total$458K
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at The Sycamore Institute Inc
How The Sycamore Institute Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$86
The Sycamore Institute is an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center that exists to help policymakers, the media, and the public understand complex issues that affect and connect…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Program Support
$50,000
FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
$50,000
2024 SUPPORT
$20,000
ANNUAL FORUM AND FALL FORUM SPONSORSHIPS
$15,000
Program Support
$100,000
Showing up to 5 of 15 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE VI
Amanda Spears
PRESIDENT
Brian Straessle
DIRECTOR
Christi Branscom
DIRECTOR
Dan Springer
SECRETARY
Doug Overbey
DIRECTOR
Jeff Mccord
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $842K | $839K | $1.0M |
| 2024 | $856K | $829K | $1.1M |
| 2023 | $835K | $734K | $788K |
| 2022 | $732K | $759K | $802K |
| 2020 | $768K | $637K | $595K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $768K to $842K (+10%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.