American Forum is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1983. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Forum 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 Forum generated $96.7k 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 (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) 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
TO ASSIST PROGRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS TO SET UP STATEWIDE CITIZEN THINK TANKS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMIATION OF MEDIA PAVKETS REGARDING CRITICAL SOUND ISSUES TOO OBTAIN STATEWIDE COVERAGE THROUGH THE MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO DISTRIBUTE NATIONALLY TO THE MEDIA ARTICLES BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF CRITICAL SOCIAL IMPORTANCE FOR ALL STATES
TO PROVIDE MEDIA TRAINING THROUGH SEMINARS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPEN WRITING AND INTERVIEWS ON COMERA.
TO ASSIST PROGRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS TO SET UP CITIZEN THINK TANKS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF MEDIA PACKETS REGARDING CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES TO OBTAIN STATEWIDE COVERAGE THROUGH THE MEDIA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Denice Zeck Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $63,660 |
Frank D Bobrow-Williams Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Barger Treasurer/secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $44,550 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $52,116 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $96,666 |
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. | $63,660 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,366 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,927 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $579 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,200 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $956 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $94,317 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,953 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $12,953 |
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 | $35,386 |
Total liabilities | $35,386 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$22,433 |
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 | $12,953 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Forum has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Consumers Research Inc Washington, DC | $798,683 | $8,022,567 |
Concerned Women For America Alexandria, VA | $6,676,756 | $4,605,491 |
Council For National Policy Washington, DC | $3,328,600 | $3,587,318 |
Institute On Taxation And Economic Policy Washington, DC | $2,141,343 | $2,965,495 |
Delta Research And Educational Foundation Washington, DC | $8,923,415 | $3,932,041 |
National Association Of Regional Councils Washington, DC | $773,669 | $999,688 |
Sister Cities International Incorporated Washington, DC | $1,379,609 | $1,013,756 |
American Forum Washington, DC | $12,953 | $96,666 |
American Opportunity And Security Inc Alexandria, VA | $30,981 | $0 |
Relief Resources Inc Halethorpe, MD | $563 | $22,237 |
Center On National Labor Policy Inc North Springfield, VA | $3,500 | $0 |