American Action Forum Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-0567765
Organization Overview
American Action Forum Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Action Forum Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Action Forum 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 06/2021, American Action Forum Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN ACTION FORUM IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AAF HAS CORE AREAS OF POLICY RESEARCH IN THE FOLLOWING POLICY ISSUE AREAS: ENERGY, FISCAL POLICY, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, HUMAN WELFARE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, HOUSING FINANCE, IMMIGRATION, LABOR MARKETS, REGULATION AND TRADE. AAF'S RESEARCH TEAM, SUPPORTED BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF, PROVIDES DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE POLICYMAKERS, THOUGHT LEADERS, ACADEMICS, MEDIA, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES ARE USED TO REACH THESE AUDIENCES EFFECTIVELY AND IN A TIMELY WAY. AAF FOCUSES ITS RESOURCES PRIMARILY ON ECONOMIC RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Holtz-Eakin President | Officer | 40 | $302,000 |
Sarah Smith COO | Officer | 40 | $178,923 |
Thomas Daniel Ryan Director Of Finance & Technology | 40 | $157,920 | |
Angela Kuck Director Of Communications | 40 | $146,432 | |
Robert G Gray Director Of Fiscal Policy | 40 | $135,865 | |
Carmen Spence Director Of Development | 40 | $133,575 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Onmessage Inc Polling Services | 6/29/21 | $160,100 |
Ernst & Young Llp Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $140,000 |
Opinion Insight Llc Polling Services | 6/29/21 | $292,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,738,149 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,738,149 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $640,000 |
| Investment income | $2,087 |
| 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 | $4,380,236 |
| 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. | $502,022 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,472 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,940,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,799 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,252 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,226 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $60,796 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,157 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $805,638 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,497 |
| Office expenses | $7,547 |
| Information technology | $4,751 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $394,846 |
| Travel | $26 |
| 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 | $26,974 |
| Insurance | $4,915 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,164,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $633,162 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $900,423 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $18,976 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,861 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,906 |
| Total assets | $1,622,328 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201,020 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $201,020 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,421,308 |
| 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 | $1,622,328 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that American Action Forum Inc has recieved totaling $365,007.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Contribution | $200,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BUILDING AAF'S CAPACITY FOR IMMIGRATION POLICY ANALYSIS. | $90,000 |
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $20,000 |
Center For Union Facts Arlington, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Ncta-The Internet & Television Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT 2021 | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Conservative Union Foundation Alexandria, VA | $4,324,775 | $9,427,841 |
American Action Forum Inc Washington, DC | $1,622,328 | $4,380,236 |
Center For European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | $3,116,637 | $4,626,317 |
Knowledge Ecology International Inc Washington, DC | $1,838,797 | $1,176,655 |
Secular Coalition For America Education Fund Washington, DC | $140,185 | $453,154 |
Womens Institute For Science Equity And Race Mechanicsville, VA | $0 | $574,949 |
Centre For Spatial Law And Policy Richmond, VA | $51,401 | $0 |
Blacology Research And Development Institute Fort Washington, MD | $3,671 | $0 |
Community-Academic Consortium For Research On Alternative Sexualitie College Park, MD | $15,195 | $0 |
Educational Policy Institute Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | $124,135 | $0 |