American Agora Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 03/2020, American Agora Foundation Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Agora Foundation Inc 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 03/2020, American Agora Foundation Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 03/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 5 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER, EXPAND, PROMOTE, ASSIST, FORTIFY, AND ENCOURAGE THE SENSE AND USE OF HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY. LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY'S UNIQUE THEMATIC FORMAT AND ITS INCORPORATION OF FOUR MILLENNIA OF LITERATURE, ART, AND DISCLOSURE ALLOW FOR THE MAGAZINE TO BECOME PART OF A BROADER HISTORICAL DISCUSSION AND TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION AND OF LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY TO ADD TO THE TEACHING ARSENAL OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE A RICH CULTURAL RESOURCE FOR ENHANCING THE LOVE OF HISTORY FOR A NEW GENERATION OF CITIZENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lewis H Lapham President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $219,900 |
David Stack Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Ryan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George David Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Raymond A Lamontagne Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arthur Yorke Allen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dollco Corporation Printing | 3/30/20 | $332,975 |
Strategic Fulfillment Group Fulfillment/postage/mailing | 3/30/20 | $180,476 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $205,669 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,037,337 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,243,006 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,241,404 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,081 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $161,049 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,651,843 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $219,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,950 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $707,069 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $99,741 |
Payroll taxes | $70,412 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,019 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $104,566 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $109,459 |
Travel | $46,757 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,386 |
All other expenses | $59,726 |
Total functional expenses | $2,468,835 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,551 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,139 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $219,317 |
Accounts receivable, net | $206,846 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $245,452 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,037 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,775 |
Total assets | $783,117 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $524,566 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $672,483 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,197,049 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$413,932 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $783,117 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that American Agora Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $375,100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Alumbra Innovations Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY | $150,000 |
Crankstart Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY | $100,000 |
Thomas And Stacey Siebel Foundation Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE HISTORY JOURNAL LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY. | $50,000 |
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
William & Mary Greve Foundation Inc Norfolk, CT PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY. | $25,000 |
Dyson Foundation Millbrook, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Friends Of The High Line Inc New York, NY | $106,621,000 | $20,114,000 |
World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | $56,711,356 | $20,259,179 |
Historic Hudson Valley Pocantico Hills, NY | $88,361,473 | $19,006,453 |
New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc Boston, MA | $58,526,477 | $13,569,592 |
Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Hamden, CT | $2,880,357 | $12,511,714 |
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc Ticonderoga, NY | $22,583,346 | $10,084,437 |
Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $61,152,096 | $7,849,869 |
The Josef And Anni Albers Foundation Inc Bethany, CT | $32,115,057 | $7,525,828 |
Massachusetts Historical Society Boston, MA | $153,195,244 | $13,508,822 |
Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Inc New York, NY | $69,211,443 | $8,809,212 |
Edward M Kennedy Institute For The United States Senate Inc Boston, MA | $123,530,650 | $3,733,081 |
Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket, MA | $54,222,410 | $8,695,480 |