THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 204000236 501(c)(3)

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$2,651,843
Total Expenses
$2,468,835
Total Assets
$783,117
Net Assets
$-413,932
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LEWIS H LAPHAM
Phone
2125906873
Tax Period
2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31

THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION, PUBLISHER OF LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY, IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AN INTEREST IN, AND DEVELOPING AN ACQUAINTANCE WITH HISTORY. THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION WAS CREATED WITH THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF HISTORY. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION AND OF LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY TO ADD TO THE TEACHING ARSENAL OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE A RICH CULTURAL RESOURCE FOR ENHANCING A REFLECTIVE ANALYTIC AND EVALUATIVE CONSIDERATION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HISTORY TO A NEW GENERATION OF CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,928,244 Revenue: $1,418,953

IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY. LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY'S UNIQUE THEMATIC FORMAT AND ITS INCORPORATION OF FOUR...

Read more

IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL, LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY. LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY'S UNIQUE THEMATIC FORMAT AND ITS INCORPORATION OF FOUR MILLENNIA OF LITERATURE, ART, AND DISCLOSURE ALLOW FOR THE MAGAZINE TO BECOME PART OF A BROADER HISTORICAL DISCUSSION AND TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION AND OF LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY TO ADD TO THE TEACHING ARSENAL OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE A RICH CULTURAL RESOURCE FOR ENHANCING THE LOVE OF HISTORY FOR A NEW GENERATION OF CITIZENS.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,243,006
Program Service Revenue $1,241,404
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $167,433
TOTAL REVENUE $2,651,843

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,097,123
Fundraising Expenses $58,619
Program Expenses $1,928,244
Other Expenses $1,371,712
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,468,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $2,651,843 $3,016,813 -0.1%
Expenses $2,468,835 $2,920,905 -0.2%
Net Income $183,008 $95,908 +0.9%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
17
Volunteers
14

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
4
$219,900
Total Directors
15
$219,900
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RAYMOND A LAMONTAGNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR YORKE ALLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY BERGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE LUND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMELLA R KLETJIAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY GOTHAM MEEHAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY HADASH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS M SIEBEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS H LAPHAM PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$219,900 $0 $219,900
DONNA ROSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY AMBROSE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STACK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL RYAN CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE DAVID TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA LLOYD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2020 $2,651,843 $2,468,835 $783,117 $183,008
2019 $3,016,813 $2,920,905 $769,573 $95,908
Explore More Nonprofits
→Top 100 Nonprofits in New York →Largest U.S. Nonprofits →Best Rated Nonprofits →Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE AMERICAN AGORA FOUNDATION INC with other nonprofits in New York and across the country.

We Value Your Privacy
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies for analytics and measurement.