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American Independent Foundation

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: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$18.4M (2023)

Expenses
$16.2M (2023)

Total Assets
$8.13M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.26M (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,423,509
Expenses
$16,208,068
Net Income
$2,215,441
Net Assets
$6,865,528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,422,779
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $730
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $228,891
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,500,000
9.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,873,395
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,127,867
Total Liabilities $1,262,339
Net Assets $6,865,528
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Mccreight (President, (Until 12/12/2023)) $170,817 $0 $12,416
Dhanya Addanki (Managing Editor) $121,167 $0 $6,996
Jessica Standafer Bolles (Digital Director) $116,583 $0 $9,771
Emma Roller (Deputy Managing Editor) $112,764 $0 $13,305
Matthew Cohen (Political Reporter) $101,424 $0 $6,399
Pilar Martinez (Director, (From 10/16/2023)) $44,448 $0 $1,210
Joe Conason (President , (From 12/12/2023)) $18,000 $0 $0
David Bennahum (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ankit Desai (Treasurer, (From 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Hopper (Secretary, (From 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
David Jolly (Director, (From 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Marroquin (Director, (From 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
Nicco Mele (Director, (From 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
Jill Aper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Mcbride (Director, (Until 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielsen (Director, (Until 10/16/2023)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,134,884
Expenses
$22,550,443
Net Income
$3,584,441
Net Assets
$4,650,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,126,383
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $86
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,415
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $501,195
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $600,000
2.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,582,125
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,810,446
Total Liabilities $160,359
Net Assets $4,650,087
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bradley Beychok (Senior Advisor (From 5/2/22)) $213,775 $0 $0
Matt Fuehrmeyer (President) $159,750 $0 $0
Jessica Mccreight (Vp & Executive Editor (From 4/13/22)) $96,999 $0 $5,842
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $24,406 $0 $423
David Bennahum (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jill Aper (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,909,163
Expenses
$4,111,492
Net Income
$797,671
Net Assets
$1,065,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,908,476
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $687
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $201,265
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $600,000
14.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $875,332
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,222,309
Total Liabilities $156,663
Net Assets $1,065,646
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Matt Fuehrmeyer (President) $95,538 $0 $0
Kaili Joy Gray (Executive Editor) $73,209 $0 $4,366
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $27,715 $0 $437
David Bennahum (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jill Aper (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,103,769
Expenses
$2,022,585
Net Income
$81,184
Net Assets
$267,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,096,304
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,465
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $162,713
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $207,554
10.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $715,929
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $592,311
Total Liabilities $324,336
Net Assets $267,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kaili Joy Gray (Executive Editor) $112,840 $0 $8,058
Angelo Carusone (Interim Executive Director) $30,000 $0 $0
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $11,050 $0 $765
David Bennahum (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jill Aper (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,322,183
Expenses
$1,535,536
Net Income
-$213,353
Net Assets
$186,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,306,809
98.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $374
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,000
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,138
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $71,226
4.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $90,642
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,384
Total Liabilities $93,593
Net Assets $186,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kaili Joy Gray (Executive Editor) $118,800 $0 $0
Angelo Carusone (Interim Executive Director) $27,500 $0 $0
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $10,850 $0 $988
David Bennahum (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,366,000
Expenses
$970,290
Net Income
$395,710
Net Assets
$400,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,366,000
100%
Program Services $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 $33,025
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $170,750
17.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $9,550
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $587,059
Total Liabilities $186,915
Net Assets $400,144

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,038
Expenses
$175,176
Net Income
-$125,138
Net Assets
$4,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,038
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,518
Total Liabilities $16,084
Net Assets $4,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $10,142 $838
David Brock (President & Chairman) $0 $0
David Bennahum (Director) $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0
Ari Rabin Havt (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$248,114
Expenses
$139,412
Net Income
$108,702
Net Assets
$129,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $248,114
100%
Program Services $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 $10,765
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $28,500
20.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $7,125
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,639
Total Liabilities $23,067
Net Assets $129,572
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $10,000 $0 $765
David Brock (President & Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Bennahum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Lippincott (Director (Until 11/14/16)) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ari Rabin Havt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,643
Expenses
$391,495
Net Income
-$90,852
Net Assets
$20,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,614
100.0%
Program Services $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 $29
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,303
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $25,625
6.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $24,701
6.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,403
Total Liabilities $14,533
Net Assets $20,870
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Will Lippincott See Schedule O (Director) $30,000 $0 $0
David Brock (President & Chairman) $26,562 $0 $0
Pilar Martinez (Cfo) $11,000 $0 $742
David Bennahum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ari Rabin Havt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,075
Expenses
$655,007
Net Income
-$280,932
Net Assets
$111,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $373,827
99.9%
Program Services $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 $248
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,743
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $43,750
6.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $79,756
12.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,313
Total Liabilities $85,591
Net Assets $111,722

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,516,712
Expenses
$1,356,808
Net Income
$159,904
Net Assets
$392,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,514,093
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,588
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,922
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $88,130
6.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $322,398
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $433,704
Total Liabilities $41,050
Net Assets $392,654
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Brock (President/Director) $60,000 $0 $4,923
Will Lippincott (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bennahum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marisa Mcnee (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,121,805
Expenses
$1,291,250
Net Income
-$169,445
Net Assets
$232,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,098,414
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $351
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,040
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $201,429
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $85,656
6.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $543,917
42.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,803
Total Liabilities $158,053
Net Assets $232,750

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,387,129
Expenses
$1,862,210
Net Income
-$475,081
Net Assets
$402,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,328,420
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,170
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $57,539
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $199,987
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $92,793
5.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $683,145
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $554,127
Total Liabilities $151,932
Net Assets $402,195

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2011

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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Fiscal Year Ending April
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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Fiscal Year Ending April
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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Fiscal Year Ending April
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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Fiscal Year Ending April
2007

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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