American Center
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4245571
Organization Overview
American Center is located in Washington, DC. American Center 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 Center generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 40.6% 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.
Since 2020, American Center has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $2,844,888. 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
AMERICAN CENTER'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF AMERICANS WHO WANT BETTER RESULTS FROM OUR GOVERNMENT BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE VOTERS FEEL EMPOWERED TO INCREASE OVERALL ENTHUSIASM AND ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN CENTER CONTINUED ITS EFFORT TO CREATE REGULAR COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AROUND A VARIETY OF ISSUES DESIGNED TO BUILD CIVIC AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT. RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW CITIZENS MIGHT THINK ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES AND MOTIVATIONS AS WELL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Patterson Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
David Walters Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Griffin Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lottsfeldt Stategies & Communications Advertising And Consulting | 12/30/20 | $474,728 |
Perkins Coie Llp Legal Services | 12/30/20 | $279,942 |
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 | $2,833,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,833,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,833,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,532,663 |
| 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 | $71,644 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,999 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,520 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $204,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,800 |
| Office expenses | $1,629 |
| Information technology | $18,665 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,800 |
| Travel | $364 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,320 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,908,859 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,264,231 |
| 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 | $2,264,231 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $2,264,231 |
| 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 | $2,264,231 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Center has awarded $1,532,513 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Ona, WV PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $850,000 |
Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $490,200 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $105,000 |
Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: VOTER OUTREACH | $87,313 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Center has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Semnani Family Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Frontline Community Services Inc Beltsville, MD | $6,957,560 | $20,985,182 |
The Heights Inc Potomac, MD | $28,496,015 | $21,762,530 |
Germantown Home Philadelphia, PA | $23,238,200 | $17,117,508 |
Center For Global Development Washington, DC | $65,777,264 | $14,319,773 |
Results For America Washington, DC | $34,611,584 | $37,342,488 |
Humanim Inc Columbia, MD | $20,769,725 | $20,890,295 |
Camber Foundation Durham, NC | $143,536,160 | $30,406,277 |
Chandler Hall Health Services Inc Newtown, PA | $26,412,529 | $17,505,940 |
Senior Total Life Care Gastonia, NC | $7,534,285 | $22,491,131 |
Duke Integrated Network Inc Durham, NC | $2,381,377 | $12,476,427 |
Executive Education Academy Charter School Allentown, PA | $63,584,076 | $23,169,797 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |