American Transparency is located in Hinsdale, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Transparency employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Transparency 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 12/2023, American Transparency generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EXPAND GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY BY INPUTING AND ENTERING GOVERNMENT TRANSACTIONS ON THE INTERNET. "EVERY DIME, ONLINE, IN REAL TIME." TO CAPTURE AND POST ONLINE PUBLIC-SECTOR EXPENDITURES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS ACROSS AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DATA CAPTURE FOR ONLINE REPORTING
PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENSES GENERATED FOR OVERSIGHT REPORTING.
PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO STRATEGIC LITIGATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Craig Mijares COO | 60 | $322,500 | |
Adam Andrzejewski Ceo/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $197,148 |
Courtenay D Lyons Development Director | 40 | $168,430 | |
Christopher V Neefus | 40 | $129,000 | |
Amber L Todoroff | 0 | $123,625 | |
Rachel C O'brien | 40 | $107,500 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Matthew Tyrmand Llc Strategy & Relations | 12/30/16 | $150,000 |
Mars Hill Llc Communications | 12/30/16 | $140,004 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,212,057 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,521 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,212,057 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,322 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,523,363 |
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. | $688,078 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,715 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,495,020 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $71,490 |
Payroll taxes | $151,950 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $51,054 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,725 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $319,584 |
Advertising and promotion | $82,937 |
Office expenses | $80,771 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,357 |
Travel | $28,212 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,324 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,995 |
Insurance | $18,748 |
All other expenses | $46,514 |
Total functional expenses | $3,246,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,253 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,459,198 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,328 |
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 | $17,462 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $104,044 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,748,285 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,538 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $253,300 |
Total liabilities | $324,838 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,175,854 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $247,593 |
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 | $1,748,285 |