Civic Intelligence

American Commitment

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-2600535

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Aug 19, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.AMERICANCOMMITMENT.ORG
15405 John Marshall HighwayHaymarket, VA 20169

(202) 656-2193

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

44th percentile

5.7%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$290,539

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

76th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

157%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$820,094

Up $103,762 (+14%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$815,686

Up $105,329 (+15%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$4,408

Down $1,567 (-26%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,860,000

Up $1,135,633 (+157%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,754,671

Up $1,162,108 (+196%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$105,329

Down $26,475 (-20%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2020

Assets$820,094
Liabilities$4,408
Net Assets$815,686
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2020

Revenue$1,860,000
Expenses$1,754,671
Net Income$105,329
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 19, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,860,000
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.

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 policies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$713,332$817,094▲ $103,762
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$716,332$820,094▲ $103,762
Other Assets Total$3,000$3,000→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,975$4,408▼ $1,567
Total Liabilities$5,975$4,408▼ $1,567
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$710,357$815,686▲ $105,329
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$710,357$815,686▲ $105,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$716,332$820,094▲ $103,762

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$1,000$1,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Phil KerpenPresidentFT$268,754$21,785$290,539

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Beth WeissDirector
Sean NobleDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Herald Group LLCConsulting1800 M STREET NW SUITE 450 SOUTH, Washington, DC 20036$1,040,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,860,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,860,000
Change in Net Assets
$105,329
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,367,496
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$387,175
Total Fundraising Expense$56,795
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,164,895--$1,164,895
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$218,259$27,282$27,282$272,823
Advertising$95,000--$95,000
Other Salaries and Wages$34,000$9,300$27,200$70,500
Occupancy-$33,600-$33,600
Other Employee Benefits$6,142$21,498$768$28,408
Fees for Services Legal-$24,276-$24,276
Information Technology$19,628--$19,628
Payroll Taxes$12,355$1,544$1,545$15,444
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,525-$12,525
Travel$2,018$3,125-$5,143
Office Expenses-$3,769-$3,769
Other Expenses-$315-$315
Conferences and Meetings$182--$182
Total Functional Expenses$1,552,479$145,397$56,795$1,754,671
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
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 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization's independent directors 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. The deliberations of the independent directors are contemporaneously documented.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not make these documents publicly available.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Commitment
EIN
45-2600535
Phone
2026562193
Address
15405 JOHN MARSHALL HIGHWAY, HAYMARKET, VA 20169

Signing Officer

Name
Phil Kerpen
Title
President
Phone
2026562193
Signed
2021-08-19
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
2
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
9801 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD STE 500, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Preparer
William E Turco CPA
Phone
3012963600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 1,164,895. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,164,895.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$820,094
Liabilities
$4,408
Net assets
$815,686
Revenue
$1,860,000
Expenses
$1,754,671
Net income
$105,329
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