AMERICAN FOCUS INC

EIN: 521661955 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Charlottesville, VA

Total Revenue
$239,190
Total Expenses
$153,733
Total Assets
$434,339
Net Assets
$434,339
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Ellen Wagner
Phone
4348250225
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

AMERICAN FOCUS INC, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $421K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 262% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $107K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to produce films on American and international cultural subjects.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $236,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $882
Other Revenue $2,308
TOTAL REVENUE $239,190

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $59,208
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $153,733
Other Expenses $94,525
TOTAL EXPENSES $153,733

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $239,190 $29,976 +7.0%
Expenses $153,733 $113,342 +0.4%
Net Income $85,457 $-83,366 -2.0%
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
4
Employees
1
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
4
$55,000
Total Directors
8
$55,000
Key Employees
1
$55,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Wagner President 40
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$55,000 $0 $55,000
Paul Wagner Secretary 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shelagh Brown Treasurer 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Elliott Vice President 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Shinseki Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Chopra director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Zeitlin director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Fincham director 0.25
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
2022 $239,190 $153,733 $434,339 $85,457
2021 $29,976 $113,342 $347,152 $-83,366
2020 $476,885 $162,031 $430,598 $314,854
2019 $421,221 $314,212 $115,744 $107,009
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