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Foundation For Applied Conservative Leadership

  • Fredericksbrg, VA
  • Tax-exempt since May 2008
  • EIN: 26-2109168

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Professional Societies, Associations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$548k (2022)

Expenses
$643k (2022)

Total Assets
$16.4k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$19.3k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$548,093
Expenses
$642,855
Net Income
-$94,762
Net Assets
-$2,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $427,985
78.1%
Program Services $120,108
21.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,096
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,386
Total Liabilities $19,299
Net Assets -$2,913
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Tate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$730,112
Expenses
$793,117
Net Income
-$63,005
Net Assets
$91,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $507,325
69.5%
Program Services $222,787
30.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,096
4.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,519
Total Liabilities $8,670
Net Assets $91,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Tate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$571,900
Expenses
$475,037
Net Income
$96,863
Net Assets
$154,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $477,173
83.4%
Program Services $94,727
16.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,096
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,023
Total Liabilities $4,170
Net Assets $154,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Tate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$448,060
Expenses
$429,214
Net Income
$18,846
Net Assets
$57,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,819
31.0%
Program Services $309,241
69.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,637
8.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,135
Total Liabilities $8,146
Net Assets $57,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Zach Lautenschlager (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,233
Expenses
$292,444
Net Income
-$56,211
Net Assets
$39,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,271
53.0%
Program Services $110,962
47.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,096
12.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,820
Total Liabilities $1,674
Net Assets $39,146
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,575
Expenses
$357,403
Net Income
$36,172
Net Assets
$95,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,036
30.2%
Program Services $274,539
69.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,500
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,088
9.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,782
Total Liabilities $4,422
Net Assets $95,360
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Theodore Patterson (Executive Di) $30,500 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$440,422
Expenses
$464,197
Net Income
-$23,775
Net Assets
$59,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,659
46.0%
Program Services $237,763
54.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,000
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,356
Total Liabilities $4,169
Net Assets $59,187
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Theodore Patterson (Executive Di) $87,000 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 20, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,429
Expenses
$577,841
Net Income
-$140,412
Net Assets
$82,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,133
31.3%
Program Services $300,296
68.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,500
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,873
Total Liabilities $4,911
Net Assets $82,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Theodore Patterson (Executive Di) $67,500 $0 $0
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
David Warrington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Shelley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pridgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$390,858
Expenses
$453,714
Net Income
-$62,856
Net Assets
$223,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,600
14.7%
Program Services $333,258
85.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,149
Total Liabilities $775
Net Assets $223,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael I Rothfeld (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,352
Expenses
$189,172
Net Income
$89,180
Net Assets
$286,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,000
14.4%
Program Services $238,352
85.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,834
Total Liabilities $604
Net Assets $286,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael I Rothfeld (Presidentdirector) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mears (Secretarydirector) $0 $0 $0
Zach Lautenschlager (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on July 28, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,529
Expenses
$63,242
Net Income
$167,287
Net Assets
$197,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,000
43.4%
Program Services $130,529
56.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,050
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $197,050

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,171
Expenses
$76,383
Net Income
$15,788
Net Assets
$29,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,935
2.1%
Program Services $90,236
97.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,763
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,763

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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