Center For American Culture And Ideas is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For American Culture And Ideas 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, Center For American Culture And Ideas generated $440.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $238.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN CULTURE AND IDEAS MISSION IS THE BETTERMENT OF INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH AN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE AESTHETIC, HISTORICAL, ECONOMIC, AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. SEE ADDITIONAL ON SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN RESEARCH, CACI SCHOLARSHIP AND OPINION PIECES APPEARED IN MANY OTHER PUBLICATION OUTLETS, SUCH AS THE ATHENAEUM REVIEW, ACADEMIC QUESTIONS, THE AMERICAN INST FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH, ETC.FOR OUTREACH, CACI ORGANIZED AND CO-SPONSORED ISREAL AT 75 AT THE UNIV OF AZ APRIL 2023. THE UNIV OF AZ SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND CACI PRESENTED ITS ANNUAL MUSIC + FESTIVAL AT THE UOFA IN OCTOBER 2023. THE FOCUS THIS YEAR WAS DANIEL ASIA, HIS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. THE MUSIC OF ASIA AND JOSH NICHOLS WAS ALSO FEATURED AT THE RED ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH PERFORMANCES IN PHOENIX AND SEDONA. IN EDUCATION, DANIEL ASIA SPOKE AT THE UNIV OF CHICAGO, AS WELL AS THE UNIV OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE. ROBERT GORDON PRESENTED LIVING HAPPY AND FREE: AMERICA AND THE ARTS IN PHOENIX. THE CULTURED MIND FORUM PROGRAM HOSTED AMY WAX WHO SPOKE ABOUT THE DANGERS OF WOKENESS IN THE ACADEMY AND DOMINIC GREEN WHO DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF MUSIC IN A WORLD OF MULTIMEDIA AND AI.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Edward Gordon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $39,693 |
James R Harrigan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $28,600 |
Daniel Asia Presidentexec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $25,000 |
Michael Dichristofano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harvey Motulsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $440,785 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,785 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $82 |
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 | $440,867 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,293 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $747 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,681 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $495 |
Office expenses | $2,739 |
Information technology | $468 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,379 |
Travel | $21,360 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,594 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $52 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $238,507 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,232 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $290,503 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $360,735 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $198,735 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,000 |
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 | $360,735 |