American Legislative Exchange Council
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $9.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 03/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0140979
Organization Overview
American Legislative Exchange Council is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Legislative Exchange Council employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Legislative Exchange Council 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 12/2021, American Legislative Exchange Council generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSIST STATE LEGISLATORS, CONGRESS & THE PUBLIC BY SHARING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INFO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TASK FORCES - ALEC'S POLICY TASK FORCES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR LEGISLATORS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO DISCUSS ISSUES, DEVELOP POLICIES, AND DRAFT MODEL POLICY WHICH SERVES AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE. THE TASK FORCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AMERICAN CITY COUNCIL EXCHANGE; CIVIL JUSTICE; COMMERCE, INSURANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY; CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM; EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE; HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; FEDERALISM AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; TAX AND FISCAL POLICY; AND HOMELAND SECURITY. EACH TAX FORCE IS CO-CHAIRED BY A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBER OF ALEC.
CONFERENCES - ALEC HOLDS NATIONAL CONFERENCES, PROVIDING WORKSHOPS ON CURRENT ISSUES WITH LEADING EXPERTS, PUBLIC FIGURES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS. THE THREE NATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD IN 2021 WERE THE SPRING TASK FORCE SUMMIT, ANNUAL MEETING AND STATES AND NATIONAL POLICY SUMMIT MEETING.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - ALEC CONDUCTS AN ON-GOING COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES ALL DEPARTMENTS OF ALEC TO PROMOTE POLICIES BASED ON FREE-MARKET, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND FEDERALISM AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBERS OF ALEC AND EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ALEC'S INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Nelson CEO | Officer | 38 | $414,332 |
Lisa Bowen CFO | Officer | 39 | $190,221 |
Jonathan Williams Chief Economist, Evp-Policy | Officer | 40 | $174,721 |
Michael Bowman Senior Fellow | Officer | 21 | $165,097 |
Wilhelm Meierling Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $146,317 | |
Marie Vulaj Vp-Partnerships & Engagement | 40 | $133,238 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Social Adv Center Llc Consulting | 12/30/20 | $106,185 |
K Moody & Assoc Consulting | 12/30/20 | $115,450 |
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 | $8,505,229 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,505,229 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,061,820 |
| Investment income | $27,280 |
| 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 | $9,832,106 |
| 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. | $1,039,084 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $343,957 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,090,732 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,382 |
| Other employee benefits | $227,329 |
| Payroll taxes | $220,657 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $264,997 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,766 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $78,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $380,489 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,464 |
| Office expenses | $388,220 |
| Information technology | $193,937 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $376,967 |
| Travel | $180,143 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $760,927 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,569,202 |
| Interest | $625 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $178,322 |
| Insurance | $56,301 |
| All other expenses | $23,140 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,596,965 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,010,808 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,439,733 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $748,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $385,226 |
| 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 | $99,111 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $330,637 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,013,515 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $968,815 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $180,982 |
| 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 | $447,373 |
| Total liabilities | $1,597,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,604,972 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,811,373 |
| 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 | $8,013,515 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legislative Exchange Council has recieved totaling $12,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Iowa Economic Alliance Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC | $12,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | $24,182,815 | $19,591,561 |
Union Station Redevelopment Corp Washington, DC | $149,911,473 | $10,837,768 |
Club For Growth Washington, DC | $13,409,815 | $18,704,644 |
American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | $8,013,515 | $9,832,106 |
The Project On Government Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $10,347,584 | $8,659,768 |
Center For Public Integrity Washington, DC | $8,532,975 | $5,133,204 |
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Global Center On Cooperative Security Inc Washington, DC | $3,533,164 | $5,037,946 |
National Academy Of Public Administration Washington, DC | $9,124,692 | $10,557,793 |