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The American Spectator Foundation Don Rieck

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-7002632

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 20, 2017

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933 N Kenmore StreetArlington, VA 22201

(703) 807-2011

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

3.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

72nd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$124,800

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$185,280

Down $28,070 (-13%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

-$482,088

Up $126,814 (+21%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$667,368

Down $154,884 (-19%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$895,357

Down $161,943 (-15%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$768,543

Down $19,735 (-2.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$126,814

Down $142,208 (-53%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2012: $233,077Liabilities 2012: $858,507Net Assets 2012: -$625,4302012Assets 2014: $217,046Liabilities 2014: $1,296,364Net Assets 2014: -$1,079,3182014Assets 2015: $213,350Liabilities 2015: $822,252Net Assets 2015: -$608,9022015Assets 2016: $185,280Liabilities 2016: $667,368Net Assets 2016: -$482,0882016Assets 2017: $405,250Liabilities 2017: $58,070Net Assets 2017: $347,1802017Assets 2018: $906,834Liabilities 2018: $29,814Net Assets 2018: $877,0202018Assets 2019: $1,557,354Liabilities 2019: $67,654Net Assets 2019: $1,489,7002019Assets 2020: $2,057,325Liabilities 2020: $230,020Net Assets 2020: $1,827,3052020Assets 2021: $2,300,953Liabilities 2021: $133,467Net Assets 2021: $2,167,4862021Assets 2022: $2,357,419Liabilities 2022: $170,380Net Assets 2022: $2,187,0392022Assets 2023: $2,561,517Liabilities 2023: $179,177Net Assets 2023: $2,382,3402023Assets 2024: $3,015,427Liabilities 2024: $137,576Net Assets 2024: $2,877,8512024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$185,280
Liabilities$667,368
Net Assets-$482,088
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $2,629,0222012Revenue 2014: $1,486,262Expenses 2014: $1,691,699Net Income 2014: -$205,4372014Revenue 2015: $1,057,300Expenses 2015: $788,278Net Income 2015: $269,0222015Revenue 2016: $895,357Expenses 2016: $768,543Net Income 2016: $126,8142016Revenue 2017: $1,053,754Expenses 2017: $845,863Net Income 2017: $207,8912017Revenue 2018: $1,540,354Expenses 2018: $1,010,514Net Income 2018: $529,8402018Revenue 2019: $1,663,758Expenses 2019: $1,051,078Net Income 2019: $612,6802019Revenue 2020: $1,620,244Expenses 2020: $1,282,639Net Income 2020: $337,6052020Revenue 2021: $1,934,602Expenses 2021: $1,594,421Net Income 2021: $340,1812021Revenue 2022: $1,595,707Expenses 2022: $1,576,154Net Income 2022: $19,5532022Revenue 2023: $2,038,339Expenses 2023: $1,843,038Net Income 2023: $195,3012023Revenue 2024: $2,352,263Expenses 2024: $1,856,752Net Income 2024: $495,5112024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$895,357
Expenses$768,543
Net Income$126,814
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 20, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$987,654
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The American Spectator Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan media organization responsible for publishing The American Spectator. Through its editorial programs, The American Spectator strives to educate the public on new ideas, concepts, and policies

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$155,483$137,796▼ $17,687
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$24,627$32,385▲ $7,758
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,099$15,099→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000--
Accounts Receivable$4,147--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,994--
Total Assets$213,350$185,280▼ $28,070
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$604,016$603,355▼ $661
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$199,697$45,885▼ $153,812
Other Liabilities$18,539$18,128▼ $411
Total Liabilities$822,252$667,368▼ $154,884
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-608,902$-482,088▲ $126,814
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-608,902$-482,088▲ $126,814
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$213,350$185,280▼ $28,070

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$65,456$65,456
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Donald RieckPresidentFT$124,800$124,800
Emmett Tyrrell JrSecretary & VP-$78,995$78,995
Wlayslaw PleszczynskiEditor-$64,880$64,880

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Edward McFaddenChairman
Charles BrunieChairman Emeritus
Alan SomersDirector
Anthony SablibaDirector
James PieresonDirector
Peter LeidelDirector
Robert LuddyDirector
Sam DealeyDirector
Thomas TarzianDirector
William WadeDirector
Paul CharnetzkiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$760,994
Program Service Revenue
$155,751
Investment Income
$26,374
Other Revenue
$-47,762
All Other Contributions
$509,513
Change in Net Assets
$126,814

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
Yes

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded4$113,115market value
Total Noncash Contributions4$113,115-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$427,629
Other Expenses$334,074
Total Fundraising Expense$120,559
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,840
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$180,157$138,893$70,069$389,119
Fees for Services Accounting$20,560$40,370$5,000$65,930
Occupancy$20,090$42,081-$62,171
Fees for Services Other$34,964$467$9,650$45,081
Information Technology$38,417$3,553$19$41,989
Payroll Taxes$14,450$10,876$5,285$30,611
Travel-$20,933$6,619$27,552
Other Expenses$8,131$8,224$11,125$27,480
All Other Expenses$3,602$15,417$152$19,171
Fees for Services Legal-$12,048-$12,048
Other Employee Benefits$2,119$5,780-$7,899
Insurance$1,198$5,985-$7,183
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$6,840$6,840
Office Expenses$674$2,965$406$4,045
Depreciation Depletion-$3,994-$3,994
Advertising-$41$1,672$1,713
Interest-$20-$20
Total Functional Expenses$324,736$323,248$120,559$768,543
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$92,297
Fundraising Gross Income$15,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,840

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$266,481$15,000$92,297$-77,297
Total Events$266,481$15,000$92,297$-77,297
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Subscription refunds payable$18,128
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Drector and Treasurer review the 990 before it is filed. The entire board receives a copy after it is filed.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Executive compensation is determined and approved by the board of directors based on a review of comparable data and organizational performance.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Other officer or key employee compensation is determined and approved by the board of directors based on a review of comparable data and organizational performance.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Spectator Foundation Inc
EIN
23-7002632
Address
933 N Kenmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201

Signing Officer

Name
Donald Rieck
Title
President
Phone
7038072011
Signed
2017-10-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Donald Rieck
Formed
1967
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Ludwig Business Consultants
Address
100 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 420, Lansdale, PA 19446
Preparer
Phyllis a Ludwig CPA
Phone
2158390985
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$185,280
Liabilities
$667,368
Net assets
-$482,088
Revenue
$895,357
Expenses
$768,543
Net income
$126,814
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.14$2.88$2.35$1.86$0.50
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.56$0.18$2.38$2.04$1.84$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.17$2.19$1.60$1.58$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.13$2.17$1.93$1.59$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.23$1.83$1.62$1.28$0.34
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.07$1.49$1.66$1.05$0.61
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.03$0.88$1.54$1.01$0.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.06$0.35$1.05$0.85$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.67$0.48$0.90$0.77$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.82$0.61$1.06$0.79$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$1.30$1.08$1.49$1.69$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.86$0.63$2.63