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The American Ideas Institute Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-0311492

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 12, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE.COM

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910 17th St NWWashington, DC 20006

(202) 955-3600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.0%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$125,016

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-3.3%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$468,763

Down $15,885 (-3.3%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$340,908

Down $15,433 (-4.3%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$127,855

Down $452 (-0.4%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,478,599

Up $194,759 (+15%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,494,032

Up $396,989 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$15,433

Down $202,230 (-108%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $259,018Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $259,0182011Assets 2013: $199,411Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $199,4112013Assets 2014: $83,897Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $83,8972014Assets 2015: $315,672Liabilities 2015: $106,128Net Assets 2015: $209,5442015Assets 2016: $484,648Liabilities 2016: $128,307Net Assets 2016: $356,3412016Assets 2017: $468,763Liabilities 2017: $127,855Net Assets 2017: $340,9082017Assets 2018: $398,683Liabilities 2018: $101,436Net Assets 2018: $297,2472018Assets 2019: $941,790Liabilities 2019: $77,809Net Assets 2019: $863,9812019Assets 2020: $1,714,285Liabilities 2020: $129,195Net Assets 2020: $1,585,0902020Assets 2021: $1,916,037Liabilities 2021: $269,732Net Assets 2021: $1,646,3052021Assets 2022: $1,576,863Liabilities 2022: $24,574Net Assets 2022: $1,552,2892022

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$468,763
Liabilities$127,855
Net Assets$340,908
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $779,0562011Revenue 2013: $880,918Expenses 2013: $824,683Net Income 2013: $56,2352013Revenue 2014: $737,265Expenses 2014: $852,779Net Income 2014: -$115,5142014Revenue 2015: $1,032,265Expenses 2015: $872,674Net Income 2015: $159,5912015Revenue 2016: $1,283,840Expenses 2016: $1,097,043Net Income 2016: $186,7972016Revenue 2017: $1,478,599Expenses 2017: $1,494,032Net Income 2017: -$15,4332017Revenue 2018: $1,662,821Expenses 2018: $1,746,482Net Income 2018: -$83,6612018Revenue 2019: $2,571,744Expenses 2019: $2,005,010Net Income 2019: $566,7342019Revenue 2020: $2,973,531Expenses 2020: $2,252,422Net Income 2020: $721,1092020Revenue 2021: $2,327,401Expenses 2021: $2,308,261Net Income 2021: $19,1402021Revenue 2022: $2,254,203Expenses 2022: $2,597,330Net Income 2022: -$343,1272022

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,478,599
Expenses$1,494,032
Net Income-$15,433
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,479,439
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To research and publish information about public policy, economics, culture, foreign affairs, and transportation that provide new perspective and to disseminate this information to the public through conferences, print and digital media, and publication of a magazine.

The american conservative exists to promote a 'main street' conservatism that opposes unchecked power in government and business; promote the flourishing of families and communities through vibrant markets and free people; and embrace realism and restraint in foreign affairs based on america's viatal national interests.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$303,515$261,199▼ $42,316
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$154,782$179,563▲ $24,781
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,017$11,975▲ $5,958
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,261$7,462▲ $6,201
Accounts Receivable$14,799$4,290▼ $10,509
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$484,648$468,763▼ $15,885
Other Assets Total$4,274$4,274→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$126,269$117,042▼ $9,227
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$9,096-
Other Liabilities$2,038$1,717▼ $321
Total Liabilities$128,307$127,855▼ $452
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$356,341$340,908▼ $15,433
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$356,341$340,908▼ $15,433
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$484,648$468,763▼ $15,885

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,434$5,915$8,349
Equipment$5,028$-1,546$3,482
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert MerryBoard MemberFT$125,016$125,016
Ray DreherSenior EditorFT$103,508$103,508
Ronald BurrSecretaryFT$73,435$73,435
Jeremy BeerChairmanPT$42,175$42,175
Bradley BirzerPresidentFT$15,000$15,000
Jon UtleyBoard Member-$1,000$1,000
Scott McconnellBoard Member-$1,000$1,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
C Boyden GrayBoard Member
GEORGE O'NEILLBoard Member
Howard AhmansonBoard Member
Michael DeschBoard Member
Wick AllisonBoard Member
William RugerBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,288,363
Program Service Revenue
$190,392
Investment Income
$-156
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,288,363
Change in Net Assets
$-15,433

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,478,599
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$840
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,479,439
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,478,599
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$800,112
Other Expenses$693,920
Total Fundraising Expense$226,606
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$323,706$8,016$29,412$361,134
Other Salaries and Wages$283,345$12,458$31,275$327,078
Fees for Services Other$53,147$2,337$64,016$119,500
Travel$38,788-$25,428$64,216
All Other Expenses$29,651$29,099$3,495$62,245
Payroll Taxes$53,642$2,359$5,921$61,922
Conferences and Meetings$57,059--$57,059
Occupancy$45,401$1,996$5,012$52,409
Other Employee Benefits$43,296$1,903$4,779$49,978
Fees for Services Legal$20,089$883$2,218$23,190
Other Expenses$4,191$5,821$5,531$15,543
Information Technology$15,150--$15,150
Office Expenses-$13,244-$13,244
Advertising$7,581--$7,581
Insurance$4,926$216$544$5,686
Depreciation Depletion$840$37$93$970
Total Functional Expenses$1,189,057$78,369$226,606$1,494,032

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,494,872
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,494,032
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,494,032
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$840
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-ConsultantFundraisingNo$42,175

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent Liability$1,717
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A draft 990 is reviewed by the president and treasurer and made availabe to the entire board of directors via email prior to finalizing and filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The institute has a conflict of interest policy in which board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and to excuse themselves for voting on matters that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The institute established compensation based upon budgetary constraints and review of comparable information for similar size not-for-profit organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The American Ideas Institute
EIN
27-0311492
Phone
2029553600
Address
910 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
John Burtka
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeremy Beer
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
18
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Frye & Company CPAs
Address
9161 Liberia Ave Ste 304, Manassas, VA 20110
Preparer
Mark R Frye CPA
Phone
7032570660
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Loss on disposition of assets $840”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Loss on disposition of assets $840”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$468,763
Liabilities
$127,855
Net assets
$340,908
Revenue
$1,478,599
Expenses
$1,494,032
Net income
-$15,433
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.58$0.02$1.55$2.25$2.60$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.92$0.27$1.65$2.33$2.31$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.71$0.13$1.59$2.97$2.25$0.72
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.94$0.08$0.86$2.57$2.01$0.57
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.10$0.30$1.66$1.75$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.13$0.34$1.48$1.49$0.02
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.13$0.36$1.28$1.10$0.19
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.11$0.21$1.03$0.87$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.74$0.85$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.88$0.82$0.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.00$0.26$0.78