AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 833365782 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

JANESVILLE, WI

Total Revenue
$1,672,433
Total Expenses
$1,587,824
Total Assets
$9,146,789
Net Assets
$9,080,644
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
ANDREW SPETH
Phone
6087548099
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 180% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

IN AMERICA, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR BIRTH SHOULD NOT DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LIFE. THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE POLICIES AND PEOPLE WHO EVERY DAY GIVE MEANING TO THIS CONVICTION.THE FOUNDATION WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EFFORTS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY AND NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS WHO CAN IMPLEMENT CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION TAKES AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING REAL-WORLD INITIATIVES THAT ARE ACHIEVING RESULTS, ARMING POLICYMAKERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THE EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LINKING PRACTITIONERS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO REPLICATE THOSE SUCCESS STORIES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES IN NEED.THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION WILL DEMONSTRATE THAT IT IS THE BOTTOM-UP DYNAMISM OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THAT TRULY MAKES AMERICA A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,180,474 Revenue: $0

IN AMERICA, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR BIRTH SHOULD NOT DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LIFE. THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE POLICIES AND PEOPLE WHO EVERY DAY...

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IN AMERICA, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR BIRTH SHOULD NOT DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LIFE. THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE POLICIES AND PEOPLE WHO EVERY DAY GIVE MEANING TO THIS CONVICTION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EFFORTS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY AND NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS WHO CAN IMPLEMENT CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION TAKES AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING REAL-WORLD INITIATIVES THAT ARE ACHIEVING RESULTS, ARMING POLICYMAKERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THE EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LINKING PRACTITIONERS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO REPLICATE THOSE SUCCESS STORIES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES IN NEED. THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING THE ADOPTION AND USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICIES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROMOTED EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE SCOPE OF EVIDENCE BASED PUBLIC POLICIES VIA IN-PERSON EVENTS, VIRTUAL GATHERINGS, AND WRITTEN PRODUCTS. THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SHINING A LIGHT ON IDEAS SOLUTIONS THAT FIGHT POVERTY, PROMOTE UPWARD MOBILITY, AND GROW THE ECONOMY. THE FOUNDATION HAS DONE THIS BY UTILIZING SPEAKER PAUL RYAN'S PUBLIC PROFILE TO ENSURE THAT THE LAWS THAT WERE THE HALLMARK OF HIS CAREER ARE PROPERLY IMPLEMENTED AND EXECUTED. THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH ACADEMIC PARTNERS AND RESEARCHERS TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS' INITIATIVES AND SUCCESSES ARE VALIDATED BY DATA AND EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE. IT BRINGS POLICYMAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EXPLAINS FIRST-HAND WHY THESE PROGRAMS ARE ACHIEVING RESULTS, WHAT EVIDENCE VALIDATES THEIR SUCCESS, AND HOW THESE SOLUTIONS CAN BE SCALED AND REPLICATED IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,395,563
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $276,870
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,672,433

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $494,546
Salaries & Benefits $895,559
Fundraising Expenses $108,536
Program Expenses $1,180,474
Other Expenses $197,719
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,587,824

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,672,433 $597,542 +1.8%
Expenses $1,587,824 $1,515,653 +0.0%
Net Income $84,609 $-918,111 -1.1%
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
7
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
5
$675,678
Total Directors
8
$541,984
Key Employees
1
$168,729
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL RYAN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN BURKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEE STRONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY HIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERRICK DOCKERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE KASTAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW SPETH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$276,000 $56,430 $332,430
KEVIN SEIFERT VICE PRESIDENT/SENIOR ADVISOR 40.00
Officer Director
$193,526 $16,028 $209,554
SUSAN JACOBSON TREASURER/DIR. OF ADMINISTRATION 25.00
Officer
$28,575 $15,752 $44,327
PATRICIA STONEKING SECRETARY/DIR. OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$84,303 $5,064 $89,367
EDWARD MCCANN VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$162,121 $6,608 $168,729
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,672,433 $1,587,824 $9,146,789 $84,609
2022 $597,542 $1,515,653 $8,202,975 $-918,111
2021 $2,815,471 $1,205,923 $10,348,955 $1,609,548
2020 $845,383 $1,176,475 $8,374,306 $-331,092
2019 $8,693,083 $632,506 $8,392,580 $8,060,577
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