American Principles Project

EIN: 264613397 Civil Rights & Advocacy

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$3,859,846
Total Expenses
$4,379,951
Total Assets
$2,490,107
Net Assets
$1,971,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
2025032010
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

American Principles Project, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

American Principles Project was created to promote the dignity of the human person as affirmed by America's founding principles, namely that we are all d equal, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." American Principles Project seeks to advocate for policy solutions that uphold and educate Americans about these principles, particularly as they relate to the inherent dignity of workers, parents, students and immigrants as well as the sacredness of all human life and traditional marriage.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,335,410

American Principles Project, through its pro-family program, advocated on behalf of the American family and engaged on issues of chief importance to families, by: pressing for and supporting laws...

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American Principles Project, through its pro-family program, advocated on behalf of the American family and engaged on issues of chief importance to families, by: pressing for and supporting laws that defend women's sports and protect children from harmful sex-change procedures, pushing for legislation to rein in Big Tech censorship, opposing the imposition of critical race theory and gender ideology in schools.

Program 2
Expenses: $55,681

American Principles Project advocated for greater integrity in US elections through its support of the Election Transparency Initiative.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,798,360
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $61,486
TOTAL REVENUE $3,859,846

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $221,975
Salaries & Benefits $1,173,928
Fundraising Expenses $981,303
Program Expenses $2,391,091
Other Expenses $2,984,048
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,379,951

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,859,846 $5,294,897 -0.3%
Expenses $4,379,951 $4,059,649 +0.1%
Net Income $-520,105 $1,235,248 -1.4%
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
6
Employees
14
Volunteers
6

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
$460,578
Total Directors
8
$460,578
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Barrosse Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Francis Cannon Treasurer and President Emeritus 20.0
Officer Director
$181,667 $0 $181,667
Sean Fieler Chairman 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Terrence Schilling President 35.0
Officer Director
$246,714 $32,197 $278,911
Bob Case Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie McKinney Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maggie Gallagher Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ross Burnam Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Labruna Executive Director 35.0
Highest
$152,917 $4,871 $157,788
Christopher Madden Director of Development 35.0
Highest
$112,041 $14,570 $126,611
Jon Schweppe Director of Policy and Government Affairs 15.5
Highest
$177,420 $27,569 $204,989
Paul Dupont Director of Communications 35.0
Highest
$148,527 $7,149 $155,676
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
2024 $3,859,846 $4,379,951 $2,490,107 $-520,105
2023 $5,294,897 $4,059,649 $2,991,120 $1,235,248
2022 $5,120,026 $4,572,477 $1,909,719 $547,549
2021 $2,671,248 $2,485,920 $808,349 $185,328
2020 $6,052,162 $5,794,471 $593,288 $257,691
2019 $783,435 $891,017 $376,111 $-107,582
2018 $1,190,537 $1,128,966 $459,115 $61,571
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