EIN 83-3490835

American Purpose LLC

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
American Purpose LLC promotes non-partisan dialogue through international conferences and an online magazine covering American history, culture, and politics.
Also known as...
The American Purpose
Total revenues
$501,112
2022
Total expenses
$407,530
2022
Total assets
$142,407
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at American Purpose LLC

Online Magazine- Published 4-5 articles per week, which included over 200 author paid articles. Topics included the history, culture and politics of America within an international context. Approximately 400,000 unique visitors to the site in 2022
International Conferences on topics related to Ukraine: 3 monthly in person conferences were held in Berlin and other European cities to discuss the Ukrainian War and it's impact on human rights and the future of democracy. 30-40 attendees for each event included notable authors, university professors and the general public. This program will continue in 2023 with 3 additional conferences. Funding provided by the Renew Democracy Initiative.
Bookstack Podcasts- Robert Aldous interviewed authors of new books on topics that span history, culture and politics. 39 episodes with 25,000 downloads were shared through multiple podcast platforms.

Who funds American Purpose LLC

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Renew Democracy InitiativeTo Build, Energize, and Focus A Coalition of Like-Minded Individuals and Organizations in Support of Ukraine at A Time When Ukraine Fatigue Is Setting in and the German Economy Faces A Serious Stress Test.$325,000
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$150,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$6,570
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at American Purpose LLC

NameTitleCompensation
Wayne CaoChief Administrative Officer
Victor Jeffry GedminPresident$84,000
Raymond Craig KennedyTreasurer$0
Francis FukuyamaSecretary$0

Financials for American Purpose LLC

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$485,516
Program services$15,596
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$501,112

Form 990s for American Purpose LLC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-09-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-12990EZView PDF
Data update history
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesForeign affairs
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
5316 42nd St NW
Washington, DC 20015
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
americanpurpose.com/ 
Phone
(202) 538-1156
IRS details
EIN
83-3490835
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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