Civic Intelligence

American Future Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 26-0620554

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.AMERICANFUTUREFUND.COM
6750 Westown Pkwy 200-156West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 720-5250

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

17th percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

8.4%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,527,199

Down $540,452 (-26%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$1,527,199

Down $540,452 (-26%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,907,644

Up $534,226 (+8.4%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$7,448,096

Up $469,609 (+6.7%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$540,452

Up $64,617 (+11%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $2,067,651Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $2,067,6512013Assets 2014: $1,527,199Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,527,1992014Assets 2015: $1,332,204Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,332,2042015Assets 2016: $2,838,387Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,838,3872016Assets 2017: $1,510,237Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,510,2372017Assets 2018: $3,656,767Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $3,656,7672018Assets 2019: $3,314,634Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $3,314,6342019Assets 2020: $2,451,220Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,451,2202020Assets 2021: $1,849,149Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,849,1492021Assets 2022: $1,425,735Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,425,7352022Assets 2023: $1,180,592Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,180,5922023Assets 2024: $967,382Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $967,3822024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,527,199
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,527,199
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2013: $6,373,418Expenses 2013: $6,978,487Net Income 2013: -$605,0692013Revenue 2014: $6,907,644Expenses 2014: $7,448,096Net Income 2014: -$540,4522014Revenue 2015: $351,250Expenses 2015: $546,245Net Income 2015: -$194,9952015Revenue 2016: $29,401,632Expenses 2016: $27,895,449Net Income 2016: $1,506,1832016Revenue 2017: $457,549Expenses 2017: $1,785,699Net Income 2017: -$1,328,1502017Revenue 2018: $18,348,315Expenses 2018: $16,201,785Net Income 2018: $2,146,5302018Revenue 2019: $6,514,802Expenses 2019: $6,856,935Net Income 2019: -$342,1332019Revenue 2020: $2,504,894Expenses 2020: $3,368,308Net Income 2020: -$863,4142020Revenue 2021: $360,138Expenses 2021: $962,210Net Income 2021: -$602,0722021Revenue 2022: $485,398Expenses 2022: $908,813Net Income 2022: -$423,4152022Revenue 2023: $589,413Expenses 2023: $834,556Net Income 2023: -$245,1432023Revenue 2024: $758,224Expenses 2024: $971,434Net Income 2024: -$213,2102024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$6,907,644
Expenses$7,448,096
Net Income-$540,452
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$6,907,644
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

American future fund works to promote conservative free market principles to the citizens of america.

Promote conservative free market principles to the citizens of america.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,067,651$1,527,199▼ $540,452
Total Assets$2,067,651$1,527,199▼ $540,452
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,067,651$1,527,199▼ $540,452
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,067,651$1,527,199▼ $540,452
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,067,651$1,527,199▼ $540,452
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sandy GreinerPresident/director
Allison KleisTreasurer/secretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Main Street Media GroupMedia ServicesPO BOX 25093, Alexandria, VA 22313$1,798,396
Mentzer MediaMedia Services600 FAIRMONT AVENUE SUITE 306, Towson, MD 21286$715,358
Craft Mediadigital LLCMedia Services1600 K ST NW STE 300, Washington, DC 20006$650,000
Concordia Enterprises LLCConsulting And Management Services6601 WESTOWN PARKWAY SUITE 240, West Des Moines, IA 50266$487,500
Nebo MediaMedia Services1911 NORTH FT MYER DRIVE SUITE 400, Arlington, VA 22009$410,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,906,121
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,523
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,906,121
Change in Net Assets
$-540,452
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,086,646
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,317,700
Professional Fundraising Fees$43,750
Total Fundraising Expense$43,750
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$3,150,856--$3,150,856
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,317,700--$1,317,700
Fees for Services Other$1,149,821$86,787-$1,236,608
Fees for Services Legal$113,926$57,691-$171,617
Occupancy-$90,000-$90,000
Other Expenses$86,347--$86,347
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$43,750$43,750
Information Technology$34,750--$34,750
Travel-$34,524-$34,524
All Other Expenses$26,874--$26,874
Office Expenses-$20,444-$20,444
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,844-$13,844
Total Functional Expenses$7,101,056$303,290$43,750$7,448,096
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Republican Attorneys General AssociationWashington, DC527General Support Excluding Political Activities$670,000
The Progress ProjectWest Des Moines, IA501(c)(4)General Support$451,500
Center for Boundless Innovation in TechnologyMesa, AZ501(c)(3)General Support$170,700
The Patriots FoundationWest Des Moines, IA501(c)(3)General Support$25,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$43,750
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$3,445,451
Section 527 Activity Spending$3,445,451
Total Exempt Function Spending$3,445,451
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Allison KleisPrincipal in Two Rivers Capital DevelopmentFundraising FeesNo$40,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and reviewed by the organization's directors and legal counsel prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The written conflict of interest policy is reviewed and enforced by the directors at the annual board meeting and as new transactions arise that may present a conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization does not compensate officers and it does not have employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization provides copies of its governing documents and conflict of interest policy upon written request to the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Future Fund
EIN
26-0620554
Phone
5157205250
Address
6750 WESTOWN PKWY 200-156, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Signing Officer

Name
Allison Kleis
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5157205250
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Allison Kleis
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0
Volunteers
42,000

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
400 LOCUST ST STE 640, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2354
Preparer
Kathy Fairchild
Phone
5155586600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteers perform services that are related to the organization's exempt purpose. They are closely monitored by supervisors in their activities.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting, management, communications: program service expenses 1,149,821. Management and general expenses 86,787. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,236,608.”

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IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt06613172
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt040000
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt125000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2451500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt3670000
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3GENERAL SUPPORT EXCLUDING POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CENTER FOR BOUNDLESS INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1THE PATRIOTS FOUNDATION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2THE PROGRESS PROJECT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt31747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW SUITE 800
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2WEST DES MOINES
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd250266
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd320006
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS DOCUMENTATION IN ITS CORPORATE AND ACCOUNTING RECORDS REGARDING THE AMOUNTS OF GRANTS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS, THE STATUS OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE APPROVAL OF GRANTS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMERICAN FUTURE FUND CAREFULLY EVALUATES THE MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY GRANTS TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE USED APPRPRIATELY AND IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION WERE MADE WITH A RESTRICTION THAT THE FUNDS COULD NOT BE USED FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART 1, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART II, LINE 1(A)
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt04
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0ALLISON KLEIS
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0PRINCIPAL IN TWO RIVERS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt040000
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0FUNDRAISING FEES
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0VOLUNTEERS PERFORM SERVICES THAT ARE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. THEY ARE CLOSELY MONITORED BY SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS AND LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND ENFORCED BY THE DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND AS NEW TRANSACTIONS ARISE THAT MAY PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE OFFICERS AND IT DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CONSULTING, MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,149,821. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 86,787. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,236,608.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FRANKLIN SQUARED LLC
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/EndOfYearAssetsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0OR
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0CIVIC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/TotalIncomeAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/USAddress/CityNm0SALEM
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IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0FL
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd01
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt01527199
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02067651
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01527199
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt06906121
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt043750
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IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt034524
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IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
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IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
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IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IA
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IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt01
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IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd01
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Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,527,199
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,527,199
Revenue
$6,907,644
Expenses
$7,448,096
Net income
-$540,452
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.76$0.97$0.21
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.59$0.83$0.25
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.00$1.43$0.49$0.91$0.42
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.00$1.85$0.36$0.96$0.60
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.45$0.00$2.45$2.50$3.37$0.86
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.31$0.00$3.31$6.51$6.86$0.34
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.66$0.00$3.66$18.3$16.2$2.15
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.51$0.00$1.51$0.46$1.79$1.33
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$0.00$2.84$29.4$27.9$1.51
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$0.35$0.55$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$6.91$7.45$0.54
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.00$2.07$6.37$6.98$0.61