American Prospect Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, American Prospect Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Prospect 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 Prospect Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) 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
PUBLICATION OF PRINT AND ONLINE ARTICLES DESIGNED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISHES "THE AMERICAN PROSPECT," A MAGAZINE, AND RELATED INTERNET WEBSITE WHICH CONTAINS SCHOLARLY AND LITERARY ARTICLES DESIGNED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON PUBLIC POLICY. THE MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED AND SOLD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ellen Meany Publisher | Officer | 40 | $118,147 |
David Dayen President | Officer | 40 | $116,209 |
Robert Kuttner Co-Founder, Director | Trustee | 40 | $107,500 |
Amy Hanauer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Stern Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Spriggs 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 | $327,742 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,152,742 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,220 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,480,484 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $329,309 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $7,637 |
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 | $1,818,086 |
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. | $383,227 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,052 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $595,194 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $61,142 |
Payroll taxes | $79,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,461 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,801 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,102 |
Advertising and promotion | $98 |
Office expenses | $28,867 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $100,329 |
Travel | $4,533 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $662 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $22,792 |
All other expenses | $17,758 |
Total functional expenses | $1,681,381 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,811 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $171,450 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,782 |
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 | $22,437 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,737 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $569 |
Total assets | $509,786 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,031 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $126,224 |
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 | $10,393 |
Other liabilities | $203,000 |
Total liabilities | $452,648 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$181,576 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,714 |
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 | $509,786 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that American Prospect Inc has recieved totaling $881,397.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $150,000 |
Schumann Media Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE JOURNALISM OF ERIC ALTERMAN | $150,000 |
Limestone Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORTING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Chestnut Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: WRITING FELLOWS | $75,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Editorial Projects In Education Inc Bethesda, MD | $35,486,255 | $21,641,400 |
Baltimore Teacher Network Baltimore, MD | $946,016 | $9,863,712 |
Association For Research And Enlightenment Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $20,084,486 | $11,379,644 |
Center For Education Reform Washington, DC | $1,738,343 | $7,208,228 |
Association Of Corporate Travel Executives Inc Bamkruptcy Alexandria, VA | $277,722 | $5,636,042 |
Global Fund For Children Washington, DC | $9,730,095 | $6,479,849 |
International Womens Media Foundation Washington, DC | $17,214,124 | $6,735,111 |
Sunlight For All Institute Baltimore, MD | $20,573,717 | $24,195,292 |
Boardsource Washington, DC | $10,860,434 | $3,803,950 |
National Energy Education Development Project Inc Manassas, VA | $4,802,187 | $4,327,526 |
National Newspapers Publishers Association Washington, DC | $4,689,524 | $3,875,356 |
International Food Information Council Foundation Washington, DC | $2,914,827 | $3,064,394 |