AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 203968122 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

APPLETON, WI

Total Revenue
$6,077,796
Total Expenses
$4,073,096
Total Assets
$7,831,391
Net Assets
$7,343,880
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JAMES PESTA
Phone
9207493793
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING AMERICANISM CURRICULUM. K-12 ONLINE SCHOOL.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,374,852
Program Service Revenue $2,522,564
Investment Income $146,795
Other Revenue $33,585
TOTAL REVENUE $6,077,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,900
Salaries & Benefits $1,563,813
Fundraising Expenses $422,099
Program Expenses $3,130,531
Other Expenses $2,173,178
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,073,096

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,077,796 $4,625,476 +0.3%
Expenses $4,073,096 $4,058,735 +0.0%
Net Income $2,004,700 $566,741 +2.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
2
Employees
22
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$371,077
Total Directors
10
$572,293
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARTHUR THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 11/8/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY BENOIT VICE PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $70,055
PAUL F GALVIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW DLINN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PESTA EXECUTIVE DIR. & BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Officer Director
$116,576 $205 $116,781
MARY BLACK SECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Officer Director
$6,500 $0 $6,500
WILLIAM HAHN BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 11/2/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $104,812
DAVID LEWIS TREASURER AND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $2,592 $93,379
WAYNE MORROW PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER 20.00
Officer Director
$20,385 $519 $84,362
ALEX NEWMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$13,124 $0 $96,404
MICHAEL MENZEL DIR OF OPERATIONS AND MEDIA 40.00
Highest
$110,857 $21,455 $132,312
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,077,796 $4,073,096 $7,831,391 $2,004,700
2024 $4,625,476 $4,058,735 $5,640,665 $566,741
2023 $4,565,403 $4,196,262 $4,959,440 $369,141
2022 $5,136,878 $4,433,731 $4,682,811 $703,147
2021 $4,089,728 $3,603,516 $4,380,920 $486,212
2020 $2,627,162 $2,514,195 $3,444,137 $112,967
2019 $2,716,066 $2,315,359 $3,596,909 $400,707
2018 $1,913,122 $2,018,562 $2,772,302 $-105,440
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