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Define American Inc

EIN 46-4610491 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Define american is a media and culture organization using the power of stories to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing america. The organization works collaboratively with a wide variety of educational, scientific, academic and community organizations, and relies on contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental organizations to carry out its mission.

453 S Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013

defineamerican.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.06x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-94%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$161,897

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-49%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$2,974,482

Down $2,093,624 (-41%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$128,533

Up $37,666 (+41%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$2,845,949

Down $2,131,290 (-43%) from 2021

Revenue

Down

$2,121,348

Down $2,277,592 (-52%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$4,110,679

Up $1,282,877 (+45%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$1,989,331

Down $3,560,469 (-227%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $2,482,606Liabilities 2015: $31,648Net Assets 2015: $2,450,9582015Assets 2016: $1,977,135Liabilities 2016: $51,118Net Assets 2016: $1,926,0172016Assets 2019: $4,458,257Liabilities 2019: $80,800Net Assets 2019: $4,377,4572019Assets 2020: $3,553,102Liabilities 2020: $147,001Net Assets 2020: $3,406,1012020Assets 2021: $5,068,106Liabilities 2021: $90,867Net Assets 2021: $4,977,2392021Assets 2024: $2,974,482Liabilities 2024: $128,533Net Assets 2024: $2,845,9492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,974,482
Liabilities$128,533
Net Assets$2,845,949

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $3,394,442Expenses 2015: $943,484Net Income 2015: $2,450,9582015Revenue 2016: $1,088,442Expenses 2016: $1,613,383Net Income 2016: -$524,9412016Revenue 2019: $4,244,637Expenses 2019: $2,931,762Net Income 2019: $1,312,8752019Revenue 2020: $1,886,681Expenses 2020: $2,858,037Net Income 2020: -$971,3562020Revenue 2021: $4,398,940Expenses 2021: $2,827,802Net Income 2021: $1,571,1382021Revenue 2024: $2,121,348Expenses 2024: $4,110,679Net Income 2024: -$1,989,3312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,121,348
Expenses$4,110,679
Net Income-$1,989,331

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,729,348
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Define american is a media and culture organization using the power of stories to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing america. The organization works collaboratively with a wide variety of educational, scientific, academic and community organizations, and relies on contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations and governmental organizations to carry out its mission.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,580,898$1,675,359▼ $905,539
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,831,700$622,570▼ $1,209,130
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$523,020$570,406▲ $47,386
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$80,083$53,263▼ $26,820
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$206,403$43,116▼ $163,287
Accounts Receivable$15,503$9,768▼ $5,735
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$5,237,607$2,974,482▼ $2,263,125
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$250,000$0▼ $250,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$151,797$128,533▼ $23,264
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$401,797$128,533▼ $273,264
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,963,328$2,047,500▼ $915,828
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,872,482$798,449▼ $1,074,033
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,835,810$2,845,949▼ $1,989,861
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,237,607$2,974,482▼ $2,263,125

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$47,883$103,141$151,024
Equipment$5,380$13,803$19,183
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Shauna H SiggelkowVice President of ProgramsFT$144,218$17,679$161,897
Sarah E LoweDirector of Research & EvaluatFT$130,011$17,662$147,673
Rebecca DavisAssociate Director of DigitalFT$106,000$8,653$114,653

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nicco MeleChair
Kristina VillariniBoard Member
Jose Antonio VargasFounder
Peter PerlSecretary
Yscaira JimenezTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Invisible Hand LLCProduction Mgmt888 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221$412,978
Undocumented LLCConsulting Services1229 Glen Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708$270,292
Jenn BenderStaff Consulting59 Countryside Lane, Norwood, MA 02062$236,290
Harmony Labs LLCConsulting Services311 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036$207,836
MadeoIT Consultant20 Jay Street Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11201$149,790
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,597,649
Program Service Revenue
$455,000
Investment Income
$68,328
Other Revenue
$371
All Other Contributions
$1,597,649
Change in Net Assets
$-1,989,331

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,121,348
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$96,143
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,217,491
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,121,348
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,072,073
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,038,606
Total Fundraising Expense$174,781
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,042,965$683,867$75,478$1,802,310
Fees for Services Other$988,791$22,874$18,126$1,029,791
Travel$363,022$6,258$52,056$421,336
Other Expenses$83,646$48,373$6,012$138,031
Other Employee Benefits$103,380$18,069$5,606$127,055
Fees for Services Accounting-$104,516-$104,516
Office Expenses$38,550$54,497$2,771$95,818
Payroll Taxes$75,865$10,835$7,088$93,788
Advertising$86,505$115$89$86,709
Information Technology$50,550$29,233$3,634$83,417
Conferences and Meetings$3,543$31,950-$35,493
Depreciation Depletion$16,253$9,399$1,168$26,820
Fees for Services Legal$12,752$7,374$917$21,043
Insurance$11,290$6,529$812$18,631
Pension Plan Contributions$13,170$1,656$627$15,453
Occupancy$5,519$3,192$397$9,108
Interest-$1,360-$1,360
Total Functional Expenses$2,895,801$1,040,097$174,781$4,110,679

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,207,352
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,110,679
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,110,679
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$96,673
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Undocumented LLCOwned by Founder-No$270,292

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 10B:

Chapters of the organization exist on campuses throughout the country and are mostly collegiate and some high school.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:

The operations team completes the form and shares it with the executive director. Once it has been reviewed, the form is shared with the governing body.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:

The executive committee of the board of directors regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by reviewing annual statements and taking other such actions as are necessary for effective oversight.the policy states that in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board or executive committee. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or executive committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or executive committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in da's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. To whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

The executive committee of the board of directors is responsible for oversight of the organization's compensation policy for all employees. The executive committee proposes, and board approves, salaries and commitments to top management. These are determined by board experience with nonprofit oversight and a review of salary data at other nonprofits. Nonprofit oversight and a review of salary data at other nonprofits. Management develops a budget for all staff and key contractors, which is reviewed and approved by the board. Salaries for officers and key employees are approved by the board in the budgeting process, with substantial variances reviewed on an as-needed basis by the executive committeee. Salaries are determined based on review of salaries for similar roles in organizations in a similar sector and consider the relative ability to hire for a given role based on technical or sector expertise.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:

Governing documents are available upon request and available to the public at the organization's office during normal business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Define American Inc
EIN
46-4610491
In Care Of
% JENN BENDER
Phone
6177921800
Address
453 S SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013

Signing Officer

Name
Nicco Mele
Title
Chair
Phone
8135754188
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicco Mele
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
24
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Withumsmithbrownpc
Address
155 SEAPORT BOULEVARD, BOSTON, MA 02210
Preparer
Israel Tannenbaum
Phone
6172273333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:

Define american is a media and culture change organization that uses the power of storytelling to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing america.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The process has not changed from prior years.

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

Description:contract labor total fees:1029791

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

Gaap requires an entity to assess the probability that a tax position has a "more likely than not" sustainability after review by tax authorities. If a tax position is deemed not to meet this threshold, any unrecognized tax benefits and costs are estimated and recognized. Tax returns are routinely open for review by the tax authorities for three years from their due date. In certain circumstances, the statute of limitations may remain open indefinitely.

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