THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE (EIN 270311492) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CURTIS MILLS

Phone

2029553600

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 105% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE EXISTS TO PROMOTE A "MAIN STREET" CONSERVATISM THAT OPPOSES UNCHECKED POWER IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS; PROMOTE THE FLOURISHING OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH VIBRANT MARKETS AND FREE PEOPLE; AND EMBRACE REALISM AND RESTRAINT IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS BASED ON AMERICA'S VITAL NATIONAL INTERESTS.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $929,296

Program Service Revenue $177,041

Investment Income $14,475

Other Revenue $64,065

TOTAL REVENUE $1,184,877

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,212,896

Fundraising Expenses $365,037

Program Expenses $1,749,674

Other Expenses $1,216,202

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,429,098

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,184,877	$2,254,203	-0.5%
Expenses	$2,429,098	$2,597,330	-0.1%
Net Income	$-1,244,221	$-343,127	+2.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$173,102

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RACHEL BOVARD	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED GREER	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MCCONNELL	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE O'NEILL JR	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL C DESCH	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT W MERRY	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIQUE WATKINS	CHAIRMAN	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM RUGER	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EMILE DOAK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$147,284	$25,818	$173,102

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
2023	$1,184,877	$2,429,098	$331,558	$-1,244,221
2022	$2,254,203	$2,597,330	$1,576,863	$-343,127
2021	$2,327,401	$2,308,261	$1,916,037	$19,140
2020	$2,973,531	$2,252,422	$1,714,285	$721,109
2019	$2,571,744	$2,005,010	$941,790	$566,734
2018	$1,662,821	$1,746,482	$398,683	$-83,661

THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE