The Fund For American Studies is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For American Studies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Fund For American Studies generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.7m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Randal C Teague Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 24 | $0 |
Daniel H Branch Secretary And General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank T Lauinger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William J Hybl Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger R Ream President | OfficerTrustee | 49 | $0 |
Robert J Callahan Vice President, Finance & Admin. | Officer | 49 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Creative Response Concepts Marketing/communications Consultant | 12/30/17 | $175,000 |
Bcc & Associates Llc Development/campaign Consultant | 12/30/17 | $130,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $20,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,153,429 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,962 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,173,429 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,486,165 |
Investment income | $68,787 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $93,168 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,879,817 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,516,594 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $302,590 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,130 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,626,357 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $75,038 |
Other employee benefits | $209,248 |
Payroll taxes | $206,292 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $124,839 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $188,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $50,477 |
Fees for services: Other | $96,553 |
Advertising and promotion | $202,376 |
Office expenses | $547,346 |
Information technology | $28,408 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $89,697 |
Travel | $127,801 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $169,672 |
Interest | $75,210 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $197,089 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $98,068 |
Total functional expenses | $8,728,871 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,572 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,537,019 |
Accounts receivable, net | $399,894 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $194,575 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,961,551 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,384,822 |
Investments—other securities | $45,531 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,722,958 |
Total assets | $28,894,922 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $423,115 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $75,780 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,800,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,378,721 |
Total liabilities | $6,677,616 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,394,749 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,822,557 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $28,894,922 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that The Fund For American Studies has recieved totaling $29,700.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Zucker Family Foundation Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Source Foundation Newton, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Hull Family Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S QUALIFIED PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Liddy Fam Foundation Tr Westport, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTEDGRANT | $1,500 |
Francis E And Mildred W Gardiner Jr Family Foundation Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE BY RECIPIENT | $1,000 |
Donald L & Valerie D Gottschalk Foundation Delafield, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $100 |
Beg. Balance | $9,366,570 |
Earnings | $1,607,384 |
Net Contributions | $517,633 |
Grants | $795,883 |
Ending Balance | $10,695,704 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Becket Fund Washington, DC | $15,541,342 | $13,973,613 |
The Fund For American Studies Washington, DC | $28,894,922 | $6,879,817 |
American Political Science Association Washington, DC | $50,816,738 | $7,939,452 |
Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies Inc Washington, DC | $11,366,492 | $7,289,544 |
The Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress Washington, DC | $7,091,325 | $2,113,845 |
Washington Monthly Corporation Washington, DC | $1,796,929 | $2,050,595 |
Institute For Research Middle Eastern Policy Inc Washington, DC | $96,170 | $0 |
Committee For A Fair Judiciary Washington, DC | $279,470 | $300,000 |
The Historical Society Of The District Of Columbia Circuit Washington, DC | $559,303 | $208,610 |
Us-Japan Research Institute Washington, DC | $0 | $2,422 |