Civic Intelligence

American Future Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-0620554

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

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

(515) 661-4233

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

1st percentile

-290%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-47%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,510,237

Down $1,328,150 (-47%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$1,510,237

Down $1,328,150 (-47%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$457,549

Down $28,944,083 (-98%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,785,699

Down $26,109,750 (-94%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$1,328,150

Down $2,834,333 (-188%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd 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

2017

Assets$1,510,237
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,510,237
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st 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

2017

Revenue$457,549
Expenses$1,785,699
Net Income-$1,328,150
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$457,549
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$2,838,387$1,510,237▼ $1,328,150
Total Assets$2,838,387$1,510,237▼ $1,328,150
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,838,387$1,510,237▼ $1,328,150
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,838,387$1,510,237▼ $1,328,150
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,838,387$1,510,237▼ $1,328,150
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allison KleisPresident/treasurer
Lindsay GerberDirector
Jen RobertsonSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Concordia Enterprises LLCConsulting And Research4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$639,000
Global Direct Mail And MarketingConsulting And Advertising4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$214,225
Two Rivers Capital DevelopmentConsulting4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$135,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$447,288
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,851
Other Revenue
$6,410
All Other Contributions
$447,288
Change in Net Assets
$-1,328,150
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,459,699
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$326,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,209,900--$1,209,900
Grants to Domestic Orgs$326,000--$326,000
Advertising$119,938--$119,938
Occupancy-$97,500-$97,500
Conferences and Meetings$7,479--$7,479
Office Expenses-$5,370-$5,370
Insurance-$3,366-$3,366
Fees for Services Legal-$2,924-$2,924
Travel$2,699--$2,699
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,675-$2,675
Other Expenses$5,936$1,575-$1,575
Information Technology$337--$337
Total Functional Expenses$1,672,289$113,410$0$1,785,699
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Patriots FoundationUrbandale, IA501(c)(3)General Support$110,000
Empower Iowa FundWest Des Moines, IA501(c)(4)General Support$71,000
Free Our InternetScarborough, ME501(c)(4)General Support$50,000
Let Freedom Ring IncWest Chester, PA501(c)(4)General Support$17,500
Citizen OutreachLas Vegas, NV501(c)(4)General Support$15,000
Frontiers of FreedomFairfax, VA501(c)(4)General Support$10,000
Institute for LibertyWilliamsburg, VA501(c)(4)General Support$10,000
60 Plus AssociationAlexandria, VA501(c)(4)General Support$7,500
Beyond BallUrbandale, IA501(c)(3)General Support$7,500
Consumer Action for a Strong EconomyArlington, VA501(c)(4)General Support$7,500
Institute for Policy InnovationIrving, TX501(c)(3)General Support$7,500
The Hispanic Leadership Fund IncWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$7,500
Taxpayers Protection AllianceWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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 11B

“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 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
5156614233
Address
6750 WESTOWN PKWY 200-156, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Signing Officer

Name
Jen Robertson
Title
Officer
Phone
5156614233
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jen Robertson
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
75,000

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 III, Line 2

“The organization undertook a new program service in 2017: to advocate for and support conservative judicial nominations to federal courts. This new program service is described in part iii, line 4d.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting, management, communications: program service expenses 1,209,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,209,900.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BEYOND BALL
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1THE PATRIOTS FOUNDATION
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3CITIZEN OUTREACH
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4CONSUMER ACTION FOR A STRONG ECONOMY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5EMPOWER IOWA FUND
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6FREE OUR INTERNET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7FRONTIERS OF FREEDOM
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt8INSTITUTE FOR LIBERTY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt9INSTITUTE FOR POLICY INNOVATION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt10LET FREEDOM RING INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt11TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt12THE HISPANIC LEADERSHIP FUND INC
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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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART 1, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS:
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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 ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK A NEW PROGRAM SERVICE IN 2017: TO ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT CONSERVATIVE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS TO FEDERAL COURTS. THIS NEW PROGRAM SERVICE IS DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINE 4D.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS AND LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE 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/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 1,209,900. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,209,900.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,510,237
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,510,237
Revenue
$457,549
Expenses
$1,785,699
Net income
-$1,328,150
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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