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American Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 52-1281134

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 15, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A

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1629 K Street NWWashington, DC 20006

(202) 638-1431

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

7.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.2%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$117,218

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 67.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,476

Down $1,380 (-18%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

-$40,894

Up $11,121 (+21%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$47,370

Down $12,501 (-21%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$174,189

Up $50,239 (+41%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$174,489

Up $49,507 (+40%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$300

Up $732 (+71%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KAssets 2011: $40,651Liabilities 2011: $27,873Net Assets 2011: $12,7782011Assets 2012: $31,589Liabilities 2012: $34,508Net Assets 2012: -$2,9192012Assets 2013: $33,935Liabilities 2013: $41,437Net Assets 2013: -$7,5022013Assets 2014: $31,690Liabilities 2014: $26,189Net Assets 2014: $5,5012014Assets 2015: $42,294Liabilities 2015: $41,180Net Assets 2015: $1,1142015Assets 2016: $23,058Liabilities 2016: $60,754Net Assets 2016: -$37,6962016Assets 2017: $10,862Liabilities 2017: $57,527Net Assets 2017: -$46,6652017Assets 2018: $8,019Liabilities 2018: $59,002Net Assets 2018: -$50,9832018Assets 2019: $7,856Liabilities 2019: $59,871Net Assets 2019: -$52,0152019Assets 2020: $6,476Liabilities 2020: $47,370Net Assets 2020: -$40,8942020Assets 2021: $12,953Liabilities 2021: $35,386Net Assets 2021: -$22,4332021Assets 2022: $2,904Liabilities 2022: $33,848Net Assets 2022: -$30,9442022Assets 2023: $2,805Liabilities 2023: $33,666Net Assets 2023: -$30,8612023Assets 2024: $2,388Liabilities 2024: $34,903Net Assets 2024: -$32,5152024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$6,476
Liabilities$47,370
Net Assets-$40,894
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $239,975Expenses 2011: $323,807Net Income 2011: -$83,8322011Revenue 2012: $293,019Expenses 2012: $308,716Net Income 2012: -$15,6972012Revenue 2013: $286,936Expenses 2013: $291,519Net Income 2013: -$4,5832013Revenue 2014: $279,729Expenses 2014: $266,726Net Income 2014: $13,0032014Revenue 2015: $217,484Expenses 2015: $221,871Net Income 2015: -$4,3872015Revenue 2016: $157,990Expenses 2016: $196,800Net Income 2016: -$38,8102016Revenue 2017: $157,379Expenses 2017: $166,348Net Income 2017: -$8,9692017Revenue 2018: $110,841Expenses 2018: $115,159Net Income 2018: -$4,3182018Revenue 2019: $123,950Expenses 2019: $124,982Net Income 2019: -$1,0322019Revenue 2020: $174,189Expenses 2020: $174,489Net Income 2020: -$3002020Revenue 2021: $96,666Expenses 2021: $94,317Net Income 2021: $2,3492021Revenue 2022: $70,987Expenses 2022: $81,535Net Income 2022: -$10,5482022Revenue 2023: $101,879Expenses 2023: $101,987Net Income 2023: -$1082023Revenue 2024: $119,537Expenses 2024: $119,954Net Income 2024: -$4172024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$174,189
Expenses$174,489
Net Income-$300
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 15, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$174,189
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To assist progressive individuals to set up statewide citizen think tanks for the development and dissemiation of media packets regarding critical social issues too obtain statewide coverage through the media.

To assist progressive individuals to set up statewide citizen think tanks for the development and dissemiation of media pavkets regarding critical sound issues too obtain statewide coverage through the media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,745$6,476▲ $3,731
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,420--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$413--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$278$0▼ $278
Total Assets$7,856$6,476▼ $1,380
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$53,331$44,071▼ $9,260
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,540$3,299▼ $3,241
Total Liabilities$59,871$47,370▼ $12,501
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-52,015$-40,894▲ $11,121
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-52,015$-40,894▲ $11,121
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,856$6,476▼ $1,380

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Denice ZeckExecutive DirectorFT$116,323$895$117,218

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank D Bobrow-williamsChair
Elizabeth BargerTreasurer/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$58,018
Program Service Revenue
$116,171
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$58,018
Change in Net Assets
$-300
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$124,242
Other Expenses$50,247
Total Fundraising Expense$6,907
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$98,875$11,632$5,816$116,323
Interest$7,113$837$419$8,369
Payroll Taxes$5,971$702$351$7,024
Other Expenses$1,703$200$100$2,003
Insurance$1,372$161$81$1,614
Fees for Services Accounting$961$113$57$1,131
Other Employee Benefits$761$89$45$895
Travel$649$76$38$763
Advertising$0$25$0$25
Total Functional Expenses$153,390$14,192$6,907$174,489
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$44,071
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Forum
EIN
52-1281134
Phone
2026381431
Address
1629 K STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Denice Zeck
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026381431
Signed
2021-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Denice Zeck
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
1
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Richard W Blumenauer EA LLC
Address
5024 Holter Road, Jefferson, MD 21755
Preparer
Richard W Blumenauer Ea
Phone
3015144795
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Orgization's process to review form 990: financials are”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Made available for the board to review before the 990 is filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of conflicts policy is through annual meetings.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Organization used center for non-profit advancement which collects salary data for teh dc area and publishes comparable salary ranges to figure compensation.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Board members cannot be compensated for being on the board.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Pt XI

“Paid to newswire association for distribution expense.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,476
Liabilities
$47,370
Net assets
-$40,894
Revenue
$174,189
Expenses
$174,489
Net income
-$300
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.35$0.33$1.20$1.20$0.00
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.34$0.31$1.02$1.02$0.00
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.34$0.31$0.71$0.82$0.11
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.35$0.22$0.97$0.94$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.47$0.41$1.74$1.74$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.08$0.60$0.52$1.24$1.25$0.01
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.59$0.51$1.11$1.15$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.58$0.47$1.57$1.66$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.61$0.38$1.58$1.97$0.39
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.41$0.01$2.17$2.22$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.26$0.06$2.80$2.67$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.41$0.08$2.87$2.92$0.05
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.35$0.03$2.93$3.09$0.16
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.28$0.13$2.40$3.24$0.84