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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Center For American Greatness Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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
2022
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 | $130,000 |
J Eric E Wise Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ned Ryun Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Ponzi Vice President | Officer | 40 | $67,858 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Samwise Enterprises Editorial Services | 12/30/22 | $141,667 |
Julie Kelley Editorial Services | 12/30/22 | $125,211 |
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 | $1,103,580 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,103,580 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,097 |
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 | $1,115,677 |
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. | $135,562 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $155,570 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,975 |
Other employee benefits | $26,087 |
Payroll taxes | $22,511 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,781 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $32,086 |
Information technology | $25,933 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $94,469 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,250 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,017 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,359,084 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,251 |
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 | $1,278 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $194,362 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $368,891 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,789 |
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 | $28,789 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $340,102 |
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 | $368,891 |