Civic Intelligence

American Action Forum Inc

EIN 27-0567765 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Aaf is dedicated to broad public education on domestic and economic issues, using modern communication tools to engage the public and propose policy solutions. It engages in policy research based on data and provides commentary on domestic economic policy ideas.

1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW 5th FlooWashington, DC 20006

www.americanactionforum.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-8.1%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,321,019

Up $363,906 (+19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$278,914

Up $137,380 (+97%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,042,105

Up $226,526 (+12%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,975,124

Down $344,868 (-8.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,748,598

Down $136,771 (-3.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$226,526

Down $208,097 (-48%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2020: $1,288,075Liabilities 2020: $82,204Net Assets 2020: $1,205,8712020Assets 2021: $1,622,328Liabilities 2021: $201,020Net Assets 2021: $1,421,3082021Assets 2022: $1,490,387Liabilities 2022: $109,431Net Assets 2022: $1,380,9562022Assets 2023: $1,957,113Liabilities 2023: $141,534Net Assets 2023: $1,815,5792023Assets 2024: $2,321,019Liabilities 2024: $278,914Net Assets 2024: $2,042,1052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,321,019
Liabilities$278,914
Net Assets$2,042,105
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2020: $3,816,783Expenses 2020: $3,797,757Net Income 2020: $19,0262020Revenue 2021: $4,380,236Expenses 2021: $4,164,799Net Income 2021: $215,4372021Revenue 2022: $3,351,495Expenses 2022: $3,391,847Net Income 2022: -$40,3522022Revenue 2023: $4,319,992Expenses 2023: $3,885,369Net Income 2023: $434,6232023Revenue 2024: $3,975,124Expenses 2024: $3,748,598Net Income 2024: $226,5262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,975,124
Expenses$3,748,598
Net Income$226,526
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,321,019
Liabilities
$278,914
Net assets
$2,042,105
Revenue
$3,975,124
Expenses
$3,748,598
Net income
$226,526
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.28$2.04$3.98$3.75$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.14$1.82$4.32$3.89$0.43
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.11$1.38$3.35$3.39$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.20$1.42$4.38$4.16$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.08$1.21$3.82$3.80$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 25, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$3,975,151
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Aaf is dedicated to broad public education on domestic and economic issues, using modern communication tools to engage the public and propose policy solutions. It engages in policy research based on data and provides commentary on domestic economic policy ideas.

American action forum is an independent, nonpartisan policy research and education institution.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,495,286$1,442,839▼ $52,447
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$355,399$782,348▲ $426,949
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,359$5,879▼ $4,480
Accounts Receivable$1,302$644▼ $658
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,194$141▼ $2,053
Total Assets$1,957,113$2,321,019▲ $363,906
Other Assets Total$92,573$89,168▼ $3,405
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$206,250-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$141,534$72,664▼ $68,870
Total Liabilities$141,534$278,914▲ $137,380
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,810,932$2,033,233▲ $222,301
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$4,647$8,872▲ $4,225
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,815,579$2,042,105▲ $226,526
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,957,113$2,321,019▲ $363,906

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$189,058$189,058
Equipment$5,879$126,575$132,454
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Douglas Holtz-eakinPresidentFT$306,000$2,476$308,476
Thomas Daniel RyanChief Financial OfficerFT$166,690$24,932$191,622
Sarah SmithChief Operating OfficerFT$178,968$9,064$188,032
Robert GrayDirector of Fiscal PolicyFT$176,637$5,163$181,800
Angela KuckDirector of CommunicationsFT$159,810$8,969$168,779
Frederick AshtonDirector of Competition PolicyFT$127,759$5,521$133,280
Thomas KingsleyDirector of Financial Services PolicyFT$124,068$1,179$125,247

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lauren MaddoxChairman
Bobbie KilbergDirector
Ken KiesDirector
Norm ColemanDirector
Stephanie MonroeDirector
Susan MolinariDirector
Jc WattsDirector (as of 11/14/23)
Kevin BradyDirector (as of 3/18/24)
John MckernanSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
American Action NetworkRent And Shared Office Expenses1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 5TH FLOOR, Washington, DC 20006$436,108
Health Systems Innovation Network LLC (hData Modeling Services2601 ARCOLA LANE, Wayzata, MN 55391$217,500
Sidley Austin LLPCompetition Policy Consulting1501 K ST NW, Washington, DC 20005$187,500
Ernst & Young LLPTax Policy Research Services200 PLAZA DRIVE, Secaucus, NJ 07094$150,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,916,083
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$59,041
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,916,083
Change in Net Assets
$226,526

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,975,124
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,975,124
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,975,124
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,545,378
Other Expenses$1,203,220
Total Fundraising Expense$192,881
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,314,389$329,475$118,336$1,762,200
Fees for Services Other$649,600--$649,600
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$383,613$96,160$34,537$514,310
Occupancy$268,836$33,216$15,922$317,974
Payroll Taxes$120,868$30,298$10,882$162,048
Other Employee Benefits$68,779$17,241$6,192$92,212
Fees for Services Legal-$60,904-$60,904
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,078-$18,078
Office Expenses$15,497$1,459$814$17,770
Pension Plan Contributions$10,896$2,731$981$14,608
Other Expenses$12,160$415$199$12,774
Information Technology$8,432$533$255$9,220
Conferences and Meetings$5,911--$5,911
Insurance-$5,538-$5,538
Depreciation Depletion$3,788$468$224$4,480
All Other Expenses$2,970$408$176$3,554
Travel$1,104--$1,104
Advertising$40--$40
Total Functional Expenses$2,953,372$602,345$192,881$3,748,598

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,748,598
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,748,598
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,748,598
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
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 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 B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is then reviewed by the president, coo and cfo of the organization, with consultation with accounting and legal professionals as appropriate. Thereafter, a penultimate draft is circulated to all of the members of the organization's governing body for review and comment. The organization provides each member of the governing body with a final version of the form 990, except for confidential portions (which are available for members of the governing body to review on premises).”

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

“The organization asks the board members annually to disclose interests that may give rise to potential conflicts of interest under the conflicts of interest policy. It does so in conjunction with asking for information about arrangements that may need to be disclosed on the form 990.”

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

“The board (or a committee thereof) reviews compensation at comparable organizations to determine appropriate compensation levels for the president. For other employees, the chief operating officer reviews compensation for similar work at peer institutions to determine compensation levels. The president reviews and approves all staff compensation decisions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The documents are not available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Action Forum Inc
EIN
27-0567765
Phone
2025596420
Address
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 5TH FLOO, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Douglas Holtz-eakin
Title
President
Phone
2025596420
Signed
2025-04-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Douglas Holtz-eakin
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
33
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 524,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 524,600. Policy-legal consulting: program service expenses 125,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 125,000.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The oversight policies and selection of an independent accountant by the audit committee have not changed since prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The forum has adopted fasb asc 740-10, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. That standard prescribes a comprehensive model for how an organization should measure, recognize, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that an organization has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The forum has analyzed the tax positions taken, and has concluded that as of june 30, 2024 and 2023, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The forum's income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal, state, and local authorities. The forum is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status. The forum had $0 and $5,742 in unrelated business income tax for the years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The tax returns for the years ending june 30, 2021 to 2024, are open to examination by federal, local, and state authorities.”

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