THE AMERICAN CAUSE

EIN: 953310190 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

OAKTON, VA

Total Revenue
$489,598
Total Expenses
$551,760
Total Assets
$31,435
Net Assets
$31,435
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ANGELA BUCHANAN
Phone
7039942323
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE AMERICAN CAUSE, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $21K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $4K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CURRENT ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $489,598
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $489,598

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $541,694
Other Expenses $551,760
TOTAL EXPENSES $551,760

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $489,598 N/A N/A
Expenses $551,760 N/A N/A
Net Income $-62,162 $0 N/A
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
2
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
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
2
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
IAN MASON DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA BUCHANAN SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer 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
2023 $489,598 $551,760 $31,435 $-62,162
2021 $275,000 $153,835 $136,335 $121,165
2020 $16,350 $17,115 $23,170 $-765
2019 $23,677 $422 $23,935 $23,255
2018 $21,431 $17,732 $3,680 $3,699
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