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American Principles in Action

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-4613397

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jan 10, 2022

Organization Profilewww.americanprinciplesproject.org

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2800 Shirlington Road No 1201Arlington, VA 22206

(202) 503-2010

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

42nd percentile

4.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$201,645

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

90th percentile

58%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

673%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$593,288

Up $217,177 (+58%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$515,230

Up $257,691 (+100%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$78,058

Down $40,514 (-34%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,052,162

Up $5,268,727 (+673%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$5,794,471

Up $4,903,454 (+550%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$257,691

Up $365,273 (+340%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $648,590Liabilities 2014: $79,412Net Assets 2014: $569,1782014Assets 2015: $679,746Liabilities 2015: $61,464Net Assets 2015: $618,2822015Assets 2016: $451,860Liabilities 2016: $64,521Net Assets 2016: $387,3392016Assets 2017: $380,238Liabilities 2017: $76,688Net Assets 2017: $303,5502017Assets 2018: $459,115Liabilities 2018: $93,994Net Assets 2018: $365,1212018Assets 2019: $376,111Liabilities 2019: $118,572Net Assets 2019: $257,5392019Assets 2020: $593,288Liabilities 2020: $78,058Net Assets 2020: $515,2302020Assets 2021: $808,349Liabilities 2021: $99,071Net Assets 2021: $709,2782021Assets 2022: $1,909,719Liabilities 2022: $652,892Net Assets 2022: $1,256,8272022Assets 2023: $2,991,120Liabilities 2023: $499,045Net Assets 2023: $2,492,0752023Assets 2024: $2,490,107Liabilities 2024: $518,137Net Assets 2024: $1,971,9702024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$593,288
Liabilities$78,058
Net Assets$515,230
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $2,072,613Expenses 2014: $1,964,657Net Income 2014: $107,9562014Revenue 2015: $2,372,193Expenses 2015: $2,328,939Net Income 2015: $43,2542015Revenue 2016: $980,730Expenses 2016: $1,211,673Net Income 2016: -$230,9432016Revenue 2017: $692,247Expenses 2017: $776,036Net Income 2017: -$83,7892017Revenue 2018: $1,190,537Expenses 2018: $1,128,966Net Income 2018: $61,5712018Revenue 2019: $783,435Expenses 2019: $891,017Net Income 2019: -$107,5822019Revenue 2020: $6,052,162Expenses 2020: $5,794,471Net Income 2020: $257,6912020Revenue 2021: $2,671,248Expenses 2021: $2,485,920Net Income 2021: $185,3282021Revenue 2022: $5,120,026Expenses 2022: $4,572,477Net Income 2022: $547,5492022Revenue 2023: $5,294,897Expenses 2023: $4,059,649Net Income 2023: $1,235,2482023Revenue 2024: $3,859,846Expenses 2024: $4,379,951Net Income 2024: -$520,1052024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$6,052,162
Expenses$5,794,471
Net Income$257,691
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jan 10, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$6,052,162
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

American Principles Project was created to promote the dignity of the human person as affirmed by America's founding principles, namely that we are all d equal, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." American Principles Project seeks to advocate for policy solutions that uphold and educate Americans about these principles, particularly as they relate to the inherent dignity of workers, parents, students and immigrants as well as the sacredness of all human life and traditional marriage.

Our mission is to advocate for policy solutions that uphold America's founding principles.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$495,695-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,999$13,297▲ $4,298
Total Assets$376,111$593,288▲ $217,177
Other Assets Total$367,112$84,296▼ $282,816
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$107,575$68,611▼ $38,964
Other Liabilities$10,997$9,447▼ $1,550
Total Liabilities$118,572$78,058▼ $40,514
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$257,539$515,230▲ $257,691
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$257,539$515,230▲ $257,691
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$376,111$593,288▲ $217,177

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,297$17,136$30,433
Other Assets Org$84,296--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Francis CannonTreasurer and President EmeritusPT$167,853$33,792$201,645
Terrence SchillingPresidentFT$166,039$22,434$188,473

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sean FielerChairman
Ellen BarrosseSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Lincoln Personnel LLCConsulting on state senate race740 S Mill Ave Ste 200, Tempe, AZ 85281$192,052
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,997,687
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$54,475
All Other Contributions
$5,997,687
Change in Net Assets
$257,691
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,398,000
Other Expenses$1,638,646
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$757,825
Total Fundraising Expense$218,236
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,398,000--$3,398,000
Advertising$515,594$28,109$58$543,761
Other Salaries and Wages$326,866$42,704$94,842$464,412
Fees for Services Lobbying$456,143--$456,143
Fees for Services Other$223,759$83,741$473$307,973
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$119,710$10,883$87,062$217,655
Occupancy$8,287$67,519-$75,806
Payroll Taxes$29,308$3,552$11,545$44,405
Insurance-$32,871-$32,871
Other Employee Benefits$24,281$3,487$3,585$31,353
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,273-$29,273
Conferences and Meetings$18,390$5,766$2,221$26,377
Travel$8,937$7,340$9,410$25,687
Office Expenses$18$19,243$222$19,483
Other Expenses$4,188$10,371$6,826$10,371
All Other Expenses$5,261$388$1,992$7,641
Depreciation Depletion-$3,996-$3,996
Fees for Services Legal$3,146$530-$3,676
Total Functional Expenses$5,202,341$373,894$218,236$5,794,471
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
American Advancement IncHyattsville, MD501(c)(4)Restrictive grant$1,983,000
Common Sense Voters of America LLCWashington, DC-Restrictive grant$1,400,000
Starboard MovementsHouston, TX501(c)(4)Grant to help fund a legal case$15,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$500,992
Total Exempt Function Spending$500,992
Section 527 Activity Spending$192,052

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
46-2413647Arlington, VA$308,940
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Security deposit liability$9,447
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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 A, line 8B

“There are no committees to the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

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

“Board members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The president's compensation is approved by the Board of Directors and based on comparable salaries of executive directors at similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, internal policy statements, and financial statements are available to the public as required by law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Principles Project
EIN
26-4613397
Phone
2025032010
Address
2800 Shirlington Road No 1201, Arlington, VA 22206

Signing Officer

Name
Terry Schilling
Title
President
Phone
2025032010
Signed
2022-01-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Terry Schilling
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
14
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Shannon Blevins CPA
Phone
7036422700
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Supported related federal Super PAC with in-kind contributions (staff support, office space, etc.), as reflected on Line 2 of Part I-C, and independently supported a state senate candidate.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2Restrictive grant
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0American Advancement Inc
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Starboard Movements
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Common Sense Voters of America LLC
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt19002 Chimney Rock Rd Ste 139
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt21101 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 300
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Francis Cannon
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1Terrence Schilling
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Treasurer and President Emeritus
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1President
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The president's compensation is approved by the Board of Directors and based on comparable salaries of executive directors at similar organizations.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The compensation reported in Schedule J, Part II includes work performed at American Principles Project and American Principles Project Foundation (related organization). The W-2 income is reported under American Principles Project's EIN.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0There are no committees to the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The president's compensation is approved by the Board of Directors and based on comparable salaries of executive directors at similar organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents, internal policy statements, and financial statements are available to the public as required by law.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$593,288
Liabilities
$78,058
Net assets
$515,230
Revenue
$6,052,162
Expenses
$5,794,471
Net income
$257,691
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.52$1.97$3.86$4.38$0.52
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.99$0.50$2.49$5.29$4.06$1.24
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.91$0.65$1.26$5.12$4.57$0.55
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.10$0.71$2.67$2.49$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.08$0.52$6.05$5.79$0.26
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.12$0.26$0.78$0.89$0.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.09$0.37$1.19$1.13$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.08$0.30$0.69$0.78$0.08
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.06$0.39$0.98$1.21$0.23
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.06$0.62$2.37$2.33$0.04
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.08$0.57$2.07$1.96$0.11