American Future Fund
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $360.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 10/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0620554
Organization Overview
American Future Fund is located in West Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Future Fund 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, American Future Fund generated $360.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $962.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2014, American Future Fund has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $9,457,106. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATIVE AND FREE MARKET IDEAS BY PROVIDING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE A MECHANISM TO COMMUNICATE AND ADVOCATE ON THE ISSUES THAT MOST INTEREST AND CONCERN THEM. THE ORGANIZATION GENERATES MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION, PARTICIPATES IN FORUMS, ANALYZES LEGISLATION, AND THROUGH NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA, EDUCATES THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON TAXES, RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING, ENERGY SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE, HEALTHCARE, AND CHOICE IN EDUCATION.
AN EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ANALYZE LEGISLATION AND PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY THAT EMPOWERS AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO BEST BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN THE WORLD MARKET.
AN EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS FOR THE CORRECTION OF ETHICS AND CORRUPTION IN GOVERNMENT. AFF HAS LONG ADVOCATED FOR TRANSPARENCY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. WHERE THERE ARE EXAMPLES OF UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR OR CORRUPTION, AFF HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RESEARCH INTO THOSE SITUATIONS.
ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT CONSERVATIVE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS TO FEDERAL COURTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jen Robertson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lindsay Gerber President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Concordia Enterprises Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $263,500 |
Thomas Capital Advisors Rent, Equipment Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $122,098 |
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 | $358,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,138 |
| 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 | $360,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $447,700 |
| 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 | $12,363 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $326,885 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,500 |
| Office expenses | $22,923 |
| Information technology | $2,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,098 |
| Travel | $2,163 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,401 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,540 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $962,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,849,149 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,849,149 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,849,149 |
| 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 | $1,849,149 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Future Fund has awarded $447,700 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,700 |
West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $97,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Future Fund has recieved totaling $1,120,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Concord Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: general support | $1,000,000 |
Western Growers Assn Irvine, CA PURPOSE: ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES | $120,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Win Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $1,242,170 | $2,311,000 |
Missouri Council For A Better Economy St Louis, MO | $75,463 | $1,582,608 |
Madison Parks Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $4,094,657 | $1,634,719 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Minneapolis, MN | $993,932 | $1,288,972 |
Minnesota Voice Saint Paul, MN | $623,859 | $539,519 |
American Future Fund West Des Moines, IA | $1,849,149 | $360,138 |
Illinois Opportunity Project Chicago, IL | $58,656 | $185,586 |
Illinois State Association Of Counties Springfield, IL | $852,486 | $736,425 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Madison, WI | $916,897 | $892,473 |
Wisconsin Family Action Inc Madison, WI | $468,342 | $565,160 |
Alliance For A Better Minnesotaeducation Fund Saint Paul, MN | $12,300 | $318,000 |
Fairvote Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | $311,242 | $626,509 |