AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MATT SCHLAPP

Phone

2023479388

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION INC, founded in 1964, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $21.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $10.0M, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION INC. (ACU) IS TO UNITE AND MOBILIZE CONSERVATIVES AROUND THE TENETS OF CONSERVATISM, THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS, TRAININGS, AND POLICY FORUMS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,393,466 Revenue: $0

DURING FY 2023, THE ACU ORGANIZED AND CONDUCTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AROUND THE NATION. THE ACU STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF AMERICANS CONCERNED WITH LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY...

DURING FY 2023, THE ACU ORGANIZED AND CONDUCTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AROUND THE NATION. THE ACU STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF AMERICANS CONCERNED WITH LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, TRADITIONAL VALUES, AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, WHILE ALSO EDUCATING STATE EXECUTIVES AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE NEED TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,003,244

Program Service Revenue $2,077,325

Investment Income $80,257

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $21,160,826

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,903,512

Fundraising Expenses $455,267

Program Expenses $9,393,466

Other Expenses $8,993,296

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,125,671

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$21,160,826	$13,981,286	+0.5%
Expenses	$11,125,671	$10,105,796	+0.1%
Net Income	$10,035,155	$3,875,490	+1.6%

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

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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

N/A

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

Total Directors

$798,404

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID SAFAVIAN	Gen Counsel	40.00	Highest	$249,904	$30,500	$280,404
MERCEDES SCHLAPP	STRATEGIC COMM.	40.00	Highest	$192,125	$0	$192,125
PATRICK NOLAN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$73,467	$0	$73,467
MATT SCHLAPP	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Director	$629,804	$0	$629,804
Megan Powers	Former Dir. of Special Projects	40.00	Highest	$0	$0	$0
Muriel Coleman	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES O'CONNEL	FORMER DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$168,600	$0	$168,600
ALLAN GOTTLIEB	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACKIE ARENDS	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOS MARAFATSOS	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRISCILLA O'SHAUGHNESSY	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK PRINCE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON ROBINSON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LES ZELLAN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BERNHARDT	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK KAHRS	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY DANIELS	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN HASSETT	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL WALTON	FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT WHITAKER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY BELLISSIMO	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RIC GRENELL	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MCLAUGHLIN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	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
2025	$21,160,826	$11,125,671	$16,298,878	$10,035,155
2024	$12,391,797	$10,105,796	$6,970,462	$2,286,001
2023	$10,922,984	$10,976,991	$4,291,110	$-54,007
2022	$15,442,633	$14,320,322	$4,885,240	$1,122,311
2022	$15,442,633	$14,320,322	$4,885,240	$1,122,311
2021	$8,116,706	$8,501,833	$3,320,784	$-385,127
2020	$19,887,494	$18,640,526	$4,131,915	$1,246,968