Civic Intelligence

American Future Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-0620554

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 05, 2020

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

13th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

21st percentile

-5.3%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-9.4%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,314,634

Down $342,133 (-9.4%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$3,314,634

Down $342,133 (-9.4%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,514,802

Down $11,833,513 (-64%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$6,856,935

Down $9,344,850 (-58%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$342,133

Down $2,488,663 (-116%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th 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

2019

Assets$3,314,634
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$3,314,634
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd 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

2019

Revenue$6,514,802
Expenses$6,856,935
Net Income-$342,133
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 5, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$6,514,802
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$3,656,767$3,314,634▼ $342,133
Total Assets$3,656,767$3,314,634▼ $342,133
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,656,767$3,314,634▼ $342,133
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,656,767$3,314,634▼ $342,133
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,656,767$3,314,634▼ $342,133
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lindsay GerberPresident/treasurer
Jen RobertsonSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Mckenna & AssociatesConsulting1220 N FILLMORE ST STE 300, Arlington, VA 22201$3,450,000
Concordia Enterprises LLCConsulting4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$822,112
Global Direct Mail & MarketingConsulting, Advertising, Data4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$753,982
Mentzer MediaRadio And Digital Buys210 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 250, Towson, MD 21204$632,068
Thomas Capital AdvisorsRent & Equip Rental/maintenance4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$140,625
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,508,373
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,429
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,508,373
Change in Net Assets
$-342,133
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,329,935
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$527,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$5,846,568--$5,846,568
Grants to Domestic Orgs$527,000--$527,000
Occupancy-$140,625-$140,625
Advertising$99,450--$99,450
Travel$84,097--$84,097
Fees for Services Legal-$41,583-$41,583
Conferences and Meetings$33,241--$33,241
Information Technology-$20,329-$20,329
Office Expenses-$15,085-$15,085
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,515-$4,515
Other Expenses$450--$450
Insurance-$303-$303
Total Functional Expenses$6,634,495$222,440$0$6,856,935
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Empower Iowa FundWest Des Moines, IA501(c)(4)General Support$187,000
Ar2 IncArlington, VA501(c)(4)General Support$125,000
State Solutions IncWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$125,000
Schwab CharitableOrlando, FL501(c)(3)General Support$60,000
Beyond BallUrbandale, IA501(c)(3)General Support$30,000
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 35% controlled entity
No
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 does not make copies of its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public.”

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
Lindsay Gerber
Title
President
Phone
5156614233
Signed
2020-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lindsay Gerber
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
75,000

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 5,846,568. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,846,568.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,314,634
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3,314,634
Revenue
$6,514,802
Expenses
$6,856,935
Net income
-$342,133
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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