American Ideas Institute
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-0311492
Organization Overview
American Ideas Institute, operating under the name The American Conservative, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Conservative employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Conservative 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 12/2020, American Conservative generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 17.1% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE EXISTS TO PROMOTE A "MAIN STREET" CONSERVATISM THAT OPPOSES UNCHECKED POWER IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS; PROMOTE THE FLOURISHING OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH VIBRANT MARKETS AND FREE PEOPLE; AND EMBRACE REALISM AND RESTRAINT IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS BASED ON AMERICA'S VITAL NATIONAL INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRINT & DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS - TO RESEARCH AND PUBLISH INFORMATION ABOUT CORE ISSUES RELATING TO "MAIN STREET" CONSERVATISM: FOREIGN POLICY, CRONY CAPITALISM, NEW URBANISM, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS - TO HOST CONFERENCS AND LECTURES ABOUT CORE ISSUES RELATING TO "MAIN STREET" CONSERVATISM: FOREIGN POLICY, CRONY CAPITALISM, NEW URBANISM, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emile Doak Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $144,258 |
Ray Dreher Senior Editor | Trustee | 40 | $140,053 |
Robert W Merry Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $10,500 |
Dominique Watkins Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeremy Beer Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
William Ruger Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $190,202 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,444,776 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,634,978 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $167,313 |
| Investment income | $6,302 |
| 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 | $2,973,531 |
| 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. | $296,701 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $736,477 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $103,103 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,413 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $53,523 |
| 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 | $406,218 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,213 |
| Office expenses | $45,752 |
| Information technology | $42,312 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,868 |
| Travel | $46,185 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $98,807 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,490 |
| Insurance | $8,714 |
| All other expenses | $18,044 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,252,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,591,979 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,040 |
| 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 | $54,108 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,884 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,274 |
| Total assets | $1,714,285 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,167 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,028 |
| 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 | $129,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,470,090 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $115,000 |
| 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 | $1,714,285 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that American Ideas Institute has recieved totaling $760,405.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Winston-Salem Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: 1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $250,000 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR A MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO AMPLIFY THE MESSAGE OF AMERICAS NEW BUSINESS PLAN, FOCUSING ON BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY HIGHLIGHTING; GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS, EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS, FAMILY BARRIERS, AND INDUSTRY BARRIERS. 202108-11008 | $133,900 |
Winston-Salem Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: 1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $100,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF AN ECONOMIC REALIGNMENT ON THE RIGHT | $75,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF AN ECONOMIC REALIGNMENT ON THE RIGHT | $75,000 |
Charles D & Frances K Field Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS | $55,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Editorial Projects In Education Inc Bethesda, MD | $35,486,255 | $21,641,400 |
Baltimore Teacher Network Baltimore, MD | $946,016 | $9,863,712 |
Association For Research And Enlightenment Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $20,084,486 | $11,379,644 |
Center For Education Reform Washington, DC | $1,738,343 | $7,208,228 |
Association Of Corporate Travel Executives Inc Bamkruptcy Alexandria, VA | $277,722 | $5,636,042 |
Global Fund For Children Washington, DC | $9,730,095 | $6,479,849 |
International Womens Media Foundation Washington, DC | $17,214,124 | $6,735,111 |
Sunlight For All Institute Baltimore, MD | $20,573,717 | $24,195,292 |
Boardsource Washington, DC | $10,860,434 | $3,803,950 |
National Energy Education Development Project Inc Manassas, VA | $4,802,187 | $4,327,526 |
National Newspapers Publishers Association Washington, DC | $4,689,524 | $3,875,356 |
International Food Information Council Foundation Washington, DC | $2,914,827 | $3,064,394 |