Civic Intelligence

American Purpose LLC

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-3490835

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 16, 2024

Organization Profilewww.americanpurpose.com
5316 42nd St NWWashington, DC 20015

(202) 538-1156

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

15th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$57,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-74%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$37,187

Down $105,220 (-74%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$34,781

Down $102,853 (-75%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$2,406

Down $2,367 (-50%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$342,453

Down $158,659 (-32%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$445,306

Up $37,776 (+9.3%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$102,853

Down $196,435 (-210%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $12,417Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $12,4172020Assets 2021: $44,052Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $44,0522021Assets 2022: $142,407Liabilities 2022: $4,773Net Assets 2022: $137,6342022Assets 2023: $37,187Liabilities 2023: $2,406Net Assets 2023: $34,7812023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$37,187
Liabilities$2,406
Net Assets$34,781
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $84,700Expenses 2020: $80,600Net Income 2020: $4,1002020Revenue 2021: $369,257Expenses 2021: $337,930Net Income 2021: $31,3272021Revenue 2022: $501,112Expenses 2022: $407,530Net Income 2022: $93,5822022Revenue 2023: $342,453Expenses 2023: $445,306Net Income 2023: -$102,8532023Revenue 2024: $116,182Expenses 2024: $152,681Net Income 2024: -$36,4992024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$342,453
Expenses$445,306
Net Income-$102,853
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 16, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$342,453
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote non-partisan dialogue with a cross section of American society on key issues facing the nation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$141,948$36,499▼ $105,449
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$459$688▲ $229
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$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$142,407$37,187▼ $105,220
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,773$2,406▼ $2,367
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$4,773$2,406▼ $2,367
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$98,916$0▼ $98,916
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$38,718$34,781▼ $3,937
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$137,634$34,781▼ $102,853
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$142,407$37,187▼ $105,220
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Victor Jeffrey GedminPresidentFT$57,000$57,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Francis FukuyamaSecretary
Raymond Craig KennedyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$292,244
Program Service Revenue
$50,209
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$292,244
Change in Net Assets
$-102,853
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$242,108
Other Expenses$202,948
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$206,400$18,000-$224,400
Travel$108,387$1,874-$110,261
Fees for Services Other$50,382$600-$50,982
Payroll Taxes$15,937$1,771-$17,708
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,842-$14,842
Insurance$3,523$2,478-$6,001
Other Expenses$0$3,402$0$3,402
Advertising$163$2,656-$2,819
Information Technology-$2,759-$2,759
Grants to Domestic Orgs$250--$250
Office Expenses-$149-$149
Total Functional Expenses$391,904$53,402$0$445,306
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

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
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
No
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 8A

“Board did not meet in 2023. No actions required a vote by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“No committees”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the draft 990 was circulated by email before final filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“financial statements made available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Purpose LLC
EIN
83-3490835
Phone
2025381156
Address
5316 42nd St NW, Washington, DC 20015

Signing Officer

Name
Victor J Gedmin
Title
President
Phone
2025381156
Signed
2024-09-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Victor J Gedmin
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
7
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
SKG Bookkeeping Solutions
Address
408A E Raymond Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Preparer
Sheryl Gorsuch
Phone
7032317550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Independent Authors, Illustrators, Podcast and interim Editors”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Board did not meet in 2023. No actions required a vote by the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No committees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A copy of the draft 990 was circulated by email before final filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3financial statements made available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Independent Authors, Illustrators, Podcast and interim Editors
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,187
Liabilities
$2,406
Net assets
$34,781
Revenue
$342,453
Expenses
$445,306
Net income
-$102,853
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.16$1.53$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$3.42$4.45$1.03
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.05$1.38$5.01$4.08$0.94
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.00$0.44$3.69$3.38$0.31
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.85$0.81$0.04