Civic Intelligence

American Commitment

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-2600535

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.AMERICANCOMMITMENT.ORG
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW 190-406Washington, DC 20004

(202) 656-2193

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.00x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.00x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

63rd percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$200,000

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

97th percentile

105%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

124%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Up

$566,031

Up $289,429 (+105%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$566,031

Up $289,429 (+105%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,291,510

Up $1,267,163 (+124%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$2,002,081

Up $1,084,175 (+118%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$289,429

Up $182,988 (+172%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $276,602Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $276,6022013Assets 2014: $566,031Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $566,0312014Assets 2015: $577,411Liabilities 2015: $2,177Net Assets 2015: $575,2342015Assets 2016: $586,432Liabilities 2016: $8,850Net Assets 2016: $577,5822016Assets 2017: $609,121Liabilities 2017: $6,788Net Assets 2017: $602,3332017Assets 2018: $583,896Liabilities 2018: $5,343Net Assets 2018: $578,5532018Assets 2019: $716,332Liabilities 2019: $5,975Net Assets 2019: $710,3572019Assets 2020: $820,094Liabilities 2020: $4,408Net Assets 2020: $815,6862020Assets 2021: $1,363,417Liabilities 2021: $9,613Net Assets 2021: $1,353,8042021Assets 2022: $3,381,002Liabilities 2022: $10,853Net Assets 2022: $3,370,1492022Assets 2023: $3,762,886Liabilities 2023: $19,773Net Assets 2023: $3,743,1132023Assets 2024: $4,426,804Liabilities 2024: $10,740Net Assets 2024: $4,416,0642024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$566,031
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$566,031
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2013: $1,024,347Expenses 2013: $917,906Net Income 2013: $106,4412013Revenue 2014: $2,291,510Expenses 2014: $2,002,081Net Income 2014: $289,4292014Revenue 2015: $541,422Expenses 2015: $532,219Net Income 2015: $9,2032015Revenue 2016: $567,303Expenses 2016: $564,955Net Income 2016: $2,3482016Revenue 2017: $703,969Expenses 2017: $679,218Net Income 2017: $24,7512017Revenue 2018: $629,440Expenses 2018: $653,220Net Income 2018: -$23,7802018Revenue 2019: $724,367Expenses 2019: $592,563Net Income 2019: $131,8042019Revenue 2020: $1,860,000Expenses 2020: $1,754,671Net Income 2020: $105,3292020Revenue 2021: $5,018,600Expenses 2021: $4,480,482Net Income 2021: $538,1182021Revenue 2022: $23,044,500Expenses 2022: $21,028,155Net Income 2022: $2,016,3452022Revenue 2023: $2,671,763Expenses 2023: $2,298,799Net Income 2023: $372,9642023Revenue 2024: $8,135,562Expenses 2024: $7,489,512Net Income 2024: $646,0502024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$2,291,510
Expenses$2,002,081
Net Income$289,429
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,291,510
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the united states of america by educating the public about free market economies and related public policies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$276,362$565,887▲ $289,525
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$240$144▼ $96
Total Assets$276,602$566,031▲ $289,429
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$276,602$566,031▲ $289,429
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$276,602$566,031▲ $289,429
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$276,602$566,031▲ $289,429

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$144$856$1,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Phil KerpenPresidentFT$200,000$200,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Beth WeissDirector
Pam PryorDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Victory Media Group LtdOutbound Calling-consulting1701 E LAKE AVE SUITE 335, Glenview, IL 60025$870,808
Righton Strategies LLCOutbound Calling-consulting373 SOUTH WILLOW STREET PMB 106, Manchester, NY 03103$175,955
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,291,510
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,291,510
Change in Net Assets
$289,429
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,433,967
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$325,614
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$242,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Office Expenses$1,047,214$4,596-$1,051,810
Grants to Domestic Orgs$242,500--$242,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$200,000--$200,000
Fees for Services Other$125,105--$125,105
Advertising$67,691--$67,691
Other Salaries and Wages-$51,299-$51,299
Payroll Taxes-$41,919-$41,919
Other Employee Benefits-$32,396-$32,396
Fees for Services Legal-$28,362-$28,362
Other Expenses$17,403--$17,403
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,900-$11,900
Information Technology$7,381--$7,381
Travel-$6,733-$6,733
Depreciation Depletion-$96-$96
Total Functional Expenses$1,824,780$177,301$0$2,002,081
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Arizona Free Enterprise ClubPhoenix, AZ501c4General Support$230,000
Frontiers of Freedom FoundationFairfax, VA501c3General Support$12,500
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$60,000
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
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

“The organization does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization's director and legal counsel prior to filing with the irs.”

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

“The organization works to enforce and monitor its conflicts of interest policy by applying it throughout the year to instances that may arise which involve potential conflicts. The organization also reviews the conflict of interest policy during its annual board meeting, along with its other governance policies.”

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

“The organization's independent directors annually review and approve the compensation paid to the organization's president based on the experience of the president, the services provided, and the salary paid by comparable organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Commitment
EIN
45-2600535
Phone
2026562193
Address
1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 190-406, WASHINGTON, DC 20004

Signing Officer

Name
Phil Kerpen
Title
President
Phone
2026562193
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Phil Kerpen
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mcgladrey Llp
Address
9737 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD SUITE 400, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Preparer
William E Turco
Phone
3012963496
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$566,031
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$566,031
Revenue
$2,291,510
Expenses
$2,002,081
Net income
$289,429
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.43$0.01$4.42$8.14$7.49$0.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.02$3.74$2.67$2.30$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.38$0.01$3.37$23.0$21.0$2.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.01$1.35$5.02$4.48$0.54
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$1.86$1.75$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.01$0.71$0.72$0.59$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.01$0.58$0.63$0.65$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.01$0.60$0.70$0.68$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.01$0.58$0.57$0.56$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.00$0.58$0.54$0.53$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$2.29$2.00$0.29
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.02$0.92$0.11