America Matters
- Assets
- $360.6k
- Revenue
- $5.0k
- Investments
- $357.1k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 09/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-2920253
Organization Overview
America Matters is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. America Matters is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, America Matters generated $5.0k 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 (56.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
AMERICA MATTERS WAS FORMED TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION REGARDING THE NECESSITY OF A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE AND THE NEED TO ASSIST AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES VETERENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICA MATTERS HAS ENGAGED WITH NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED AND REGULATORY OFFICIALS. [A NONPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS ALSO PLANNED, THAT WILL TRAIN, SUPPORT AND PLACE VETERANS IN CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES FOR A DEFINED PERIOD OF TIME TO LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT POLICY MAKING AND CONTRIBUTE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN THE POLICY REALM]
[AMERICA MATTERS INTENDS TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS TWO INITIATIVES. ANY LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WILL NOT EXCEED 25% OF AMERICA MATTERS' ACTIVITIES]
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samantha Nerove President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Paula Benner Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Pamela Lucas Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tiberius Services Content Creatio | 12/30/17 | $108,000 |
Jean Paul Zarruk Content Creatio | 12/30/17 | $150,500 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,234 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,219 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,015 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,937 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $11,004 |
| 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 | $1,176 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,573 |
| Total functional expenses | $102,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,961 |
| 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 | $588 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $357,078 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $360,627 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,569 |
| Grants payable | $149,900 |
| 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 | $350,000 |
| Total liabilities | $588,469 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$227,842 |
| 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 | $360,627 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, America Matters has awarded $47,501 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORG PURPOSE | $37,500 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORG PURPOSE | $10,001 |
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