THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC (EIN 521617061) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID DAYEN

Phone

2027760730

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $837K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE AMERICAN PROSPECT'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE IDEAS THROUGH INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM THAT INFORMS, CHALLENGES, AND INSPIRES OUR READERS. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE DEEP ANALYSIS, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, AND COMMENTARY THAT STRENGTHENS DEMOCRACY.

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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 $2,699,136

Program Service Revenue $277,352

Investment Income $2,012

Other Revenue $8,033

TOTAL REVENUE $2,986,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,382,951

Fundraising Expenses $132,026

Program Expenses $1,647,208

Other Expenses $766,365

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,149,316

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,986,533	$2,226,662	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,149,316	$1,957,223	+0.1%
Net Income	$837,217	$269,439	+2.1%

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

$312,219

Total Directors

$433,253

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID DAYEN	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$136,432	$39,306	$175,738
ROBERT KUTTNER	CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$121,034	$0	$121,034
MITCHELL GRUMMON	PUBLISHER	40.00	Officer Director	$72,668	$5,824	$78,492
ELLEN J MEANY	PUBLISHER UNTIL JUL 2024	40.00	Officer Director	$46,744	$11,245	$57,989
GANESH SITARAMAN	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL STERN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL STARR	CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY HANAUER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILES RAPOPORT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADELE SIMMONS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB HACKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANTI FRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN GREENBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA DIXON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON HART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDALL KENNEDY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAVIER MORILLO	DIRECTOR UNTIL JUL 2024	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE WILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELI LUBEROFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY OWENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN CANTOR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAROLD MEYERSON	EDITOR-AT-LARGE	40.00	Highest	$112,496	$627	$113,123

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	$2,986,533	$2,149,316	$1,423,327	$837,217
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,548,270	$1,809,282	$314,277	$-261,012
2022	$2,115,851	$1,703,051	$633,527	$412,800
2021	$1,818,086	$1,681,381	$509,786	$136,705
2020	$1,280,434	$1,639,729	$355,528	$-359,295
2019	$1,266,789	$1,466,000	$688,195	$-199,211
2018	$2,463,884	$1,808,515	$846,148	$655,369

THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC