Civic Intelligence

American Culture Project

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-1575590

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 11, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
300 S Riverside Plaza No 1625Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 346-5700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.10x

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

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

Net Margin

11th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$397,766

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-67%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

105%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$90,187

Down $183,386 (-67%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$27,378

Down $294,843 (-110%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$117,565

Up $111,457 (+1825%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,121,500

Up $574,941 (+105%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,416,343

Up $1,123,411 (+384%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$294,843

Down $548,470 (-216%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2019: $273,573Liabilities 2019: $6,108Net Assets 2019: $267,4652019Assets 2020: $90,187Liabilities 2020: $117,565Net Assets 2020: -$27,3782020Assets 2021: $52,105Liabilities 2021: $20,486Net Assets 2021: $31,6192021Assets 2022: $25,669Liabilities 2022: $45,070Net Assets 2022: -$19,4012022Assets 2024: $1,389,880Liabilities 2024: $25,364Net Assets 2024: $1,364,5162024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$90,187
Liabilities$117,565
Net Assets-$27,378
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2019: $546,559Expenses 2019: $292,932Net Income 2019: $253,6272019Revenue 2020: $1,121,500Expenses 2020: $1,416,343Net Income 2020: -$294,8432020Revenue 2021: $1,023,300Expenses 2021: $964,303Net Income 2021: $58,9972021Revenue 2022: $1,056,110Expenses 2022: $1,107,130Net Income 2022: -$51,0202022Revenue 2024: $4,040,847Expenses 2024: $2,825,637Net Income 2024: $1,215,2102024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,121,500
Expenses$1,416,343
Net Income-$294,843
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,121,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promotion of free market solutions to complex national problems

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$197,139$61,529▼ $135,610
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$891▲ $891
Total Assets$273,573$90,187▼ $183,386
Other Assets Total$76,434$27,767▼ $48,667
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$80,000▲ $80,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,108$37,565▲ $31,457
Total Liabilities$6,108$117,565▲ $111,457
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$267,465$-27,378▼ $294,843
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$267,465$-27,378▼ $294,843
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$273,573$90,187▼ $183,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$27,767--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kristina RasmussenPresidentPT$184,550$14,333$198,883

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John TillmanChairman and CEO
Paul JacobDirector
Mark MillerSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Iron Light INCMarketing300 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 1625, Chicago, IL 60606$420,000
FacebookMarketing1 HACKER WAY, Menlo Park, CA 94025$196,931
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,121,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,121,500
Change in Net Assets
$-294,843

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,121,500
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,121,500
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,121,500
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,172,133
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$212,074
Total Fundraising Expense$135,235
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$32,136
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$514,952-$72,731$587,683
Grants to Domestic Orgs$212,074--$212,074
Advertising$198,173--$198,173
Fees for Services Legal$20,219--$20,219
Other Employee Benefits$20,102--$20,102
Payroll Taxes$12,034--$12,034
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,460-$9,460
Other Expenses$15,469$5,767$62,216$5,767
Insurance-$5,015-$5,015
Office Expenses$217$15$288$520
Total Functional Expenses$1,183,082$98,026$135,235$1,416,343

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,416,343
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,416,343
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,416,343
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
American Culture FoundationChicago, IL501(c)(3)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as American Culture Project$0
Think Freely MediaChicago, IL501(c)(3)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as American Culture Project$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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Other Organization$80,000
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
No
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

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organization for review.”

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

“The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy once a year with the board of directors and employees and inquires of any material changes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements will be available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Culture Project
EIN
83-1575590
Phone
3123465700
Address
300 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA NO 1625, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
John Tillman
Title
President
Phone
3123465700
Signed
2021-10-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Tillman
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Willow CPA Group Ltd
Address
1622 W COLONIAL PARKWAY SUITE 101, INVERNESS, IL 60067
Preparer
Kimberley S Fritzsche
Phone
8474533950
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 94,952. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 72,731. Total expenses 167,683. Marketing consulting: program service expenses 420,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 420,000.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There has been no change in the process since the prior year.”

ASSUMED NAMES OF AMERICAN CULTURE PROJECT:

“Americans for government accountability”

Part IX, Line 7

“Salaries and wages are paid through bearing tree, incorporated, fein 83-2543436”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization's federal exempt organization tax return is subject to examination by the internal revenue service, generally for three years after it was filed.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRES OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 94,952. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 72,731. TOTAL EXPENSES 167,683. MARKETING CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 420,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 420,000.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5AMERICANS FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6SALARIES AND WAGES ARE PAID THROUGH BEARING TREE, INCORPORATED, FEIN 83-2543436
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$90,187
Liabilities
$117,565
Net assets
-$27,378
Revenue
$1,121,500
Expenses
$1,416,343
Net income
-$294,843
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.03$1.36$4.04$2.83$1.22
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.05$0.02$1.06$1.11$0.05
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.05$0.02$0.03$1.02$0.96$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.12$0.03$1.12$1.42$0.29
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.01$0.27$0.55$0.29$0.25