American Studies Center
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $2.3m
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 01/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0232804
Organization Overview
American Studies Center is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (V99) the organization is classified as: Social Science N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Studies Center employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Studies Center 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 Studies Center generated $7.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE IN NONPARTISAN ANALYSIS, STUDY, AND RESEARCH INTO THE INTERRELATIONSHIP OF GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO MAKE THE RESULTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE AMERICAN VETERANS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE LEGACY OF THE AMERICA'S MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN OF EVERY GENERATION. THE CENTER WORKS DIRECTLY WITH VETERANS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THEM TO SHARE THEIR LESSONS AND EXPERIENCES WITH THE PUBLIC AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES DOCUMENTARIES, SPEAKER PROGRAMS, ITS MAGAZINE AMERICAN VALOR QUARTERLY FEATURING FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS DIRECTLY FROM VETERANS, ITS ANNUAL VETERANS CONFERENCE AND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, THE NATIONS' LARGEST MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. THE CENTER HOUSES THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS COMMITTEE, WHICH SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON THOSE VETERANS OF THE GREATEST GENERATION AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS COMMITTEE, WHICH HONORS THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF ALL THOSE WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM.
RADIO AMERICA PRODUCES SHORT FEATURES, WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAMS, DOCUMENTARIES COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF CURRENT PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, AND A JOURNALISM INTERN TRAINING PROGRAM, AIRING ON OVER 500 RADIO STATIONS, SATELLITE RADIO, AND THE INTERNET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Roberts Executive Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $291,457 |
David Johnson Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julian Gingold Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Windels Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Agostinelli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Allen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dana Loesch Radio & Podcast Program Host | 12/30/23 | $522,470 |
Cotr Llc Radio & Podcast Program Host | 12/30/23 | $310,408 |
Lynch Pinnacle Group Llc Fundraising | 12/30/23 | $180,000 |
Jm Best Entertainment Inc Tv Production | 12/30/23 | $309,167 |
Amh Print Group Printing And Mailing | 12/30/23 | $122,209 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $58,861 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,515,541 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,574,402 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,226,518 |
| Investment income | $90,673 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,896 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,167,150 |
| 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. | $1,270,828 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,685 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $313,699 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,750 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,648 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $32,747 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $313,226 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,251 |
| Fees for services: Other | $845,598 |
| Advertising and promotion | $95,214 |
| Office expenses | $62,210 |
| Information technology | $48,944 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $195,832 |
| Travel | $184,064 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,412,697 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,364 |
| Insurance | $20,625 |
| All other expenses | $193 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,211,655 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,462 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,885,193 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,108 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $649,996 |
| 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 | $48,889 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $107,193 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,268,636 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $886,355 |
| Total assets | $5,982,832 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $632,857 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,000 |
| 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 | $1,042,863 |
| Total liabilities | $1,875,720 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,107,112 |
| 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 | $5,982,832 |