The Fund For American Studies is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Fund For American Studies employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For American Studies 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 08/2023, Fund For American Studies generated $16.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.5m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER PROGRAMS
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Barnes Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Caroline Weil Barnett Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles R Black Jr Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel H Branch Secretary And General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Carneal Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsay Y Craig Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Creative Response Concepts Marketing/communications Consultant | 12/30/17 | $175,000 |
Bcc & Associates Llc Development/campaign Consultant | 12/30/17 | $130,000 |
Creative Response Concepts Marketing/communications Consultant | 12/30/17 | $175,000 |
Bcc & Associates Llc Development/campaign Consultant | 12/30/17 | $130,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $50,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,800,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $159,952 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,850,968 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,031,181 |
| Investment income | $578,454 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $678,623 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,317,350 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,592,597 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $545,145 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $953,482 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,196 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,271,461 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $133,221 |
| Other employee benefits | $293,161 |
| Payroll taxes | $327,492 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,003 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,476 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $58,133 |
| Fees for services: Other | $329,482 |
| Advertising and promotion | $351,465 |
| Office expenses | $924,339 |
| Information technology | $33,700 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $161,350 |
| Travel | $519,659 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $764,962 |
| Interest | $109,431 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $283,186 |
| Insurance | $118,505 |
| All other expenses | $306,147 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,509,629 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $519,529 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,720,511 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $337,176 |
| 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 | $287,553 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,080,704 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,314,447 |
| Investments—other securities | $249,405 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,565,146 |
| Total assets | $22,075,471 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $838,255 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,944 |
| 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 | $1,920,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,307,696 |
| Total liabilities | $4,076,895 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,511,732 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,486,844 |
| 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 | $22,075,471 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Fund For American Studies Washington, DC | $22,075,471 | $16,317,350 |
Becket Fund Washington, DC | $28,394,251 | $17,272,623 |
American Political Science Association Washington, DC | $55,656,368 | $7,688,289 |
Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies Inc Washington, DC | $11,662,779 | $3,905,098 |
The Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress Washington, DC | $6,069,434 | $1,397,402 |
Washington Monthly Institute Inc Washington, DC | $2,484,190 | $2,014,906 |
Committee For A Fair Judiciary Washington, DC | $14,908 | $0 |
The Historical Society Of The District Of Columbia Circuit Washington, DC | $531,549 | $160,197 |
Institute For Research Middle Eastern Policy Inc Washington, DC | $46,273 | $0 |
Border911 Foundation Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $21,200 | $0 |
Us-Japan Research Institute Washington, DC | $0 | $2,422 |