Center For American Greatness Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For American Greatness Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For American Greatness 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 12/2021, Center For American Greatness Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.4% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
DEFEND THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED AND OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL CONT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN GREATNESS ("CAG") PRODUCED A NUMBER OF PAPERS AND ARTICLES, AND SPONSORED EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC,JOURNALISTS, SCHOLARS, AND ACADEMICS THAT DISCUSSED CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ROLE OF THE CITIZEN IN A SELF-GOVERNING SOCIETY, AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONALISM, AND THE FOUNDATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY. CAG ALSO PROVIDED A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY AND THE MAINTENANCE OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Buskirk President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $136,125 |
Julie Ponzi Vice President | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
J Eric E Wise Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ned Ryun 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 | $1,428,455 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,428,455 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,329 |
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 | $1,467,027 |
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. | $196,125 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,921 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,936 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,977 |
Other employee benefits | $26,471 |
Payroll taxes | $17,397 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,621 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,196 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,351 |
Office expenses | $29,631 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $129,134 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $154,981 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,167 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,562,214 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,958 |
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 | $1,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,296 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $225,590 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $686,344 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,927 |
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 | $54,927 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $631,417 |
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 | $686,344 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Center For American Greatness Inc has recieved totaling $1,053,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $750,000 for general operations/ $1,000 to support the publication of American Greatness | $751,000 |
Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $175,000 |
Sarah Scaife Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Jay And Sarah Flatley Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $7,750 |
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---|---|---|
Center For Applied Research Solutions Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $5,913,032 | $10,281,600 |
Center For American Greatness Inc Phoenix, AZ | $686,344 | $1,467,027 |
Common Sense Institute Greenwood Village, CO | $261,276 | $1,459,033 |
Center For Islamophobia Studies Berkeley, CA | $336,939 | $437,053 |
Morning Star Foundation Woodland, CA | $4,728,464 | $2,774,142 |
American Governance Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | $539,480 | $848,763 |
Leverage Research Oakland, CA | $132,407 | $343,339 |
Seasteading Institute San Francisco, CA | $951,532 | $279,515 |
American Institute For Behavioral Research And Technology Vista, CA | $979,466 | $132,723 |
Artis Corporation Peoria, AZ | $95,772 | $71,766 |
Institute For Families And Nannies San Francisco, CA | $15,518 | $45,557 |
Trilience Research Pasadena, CA | $98,152 | $4,184 |