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American Forum

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: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Unknown (W00C) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$102k (2023)

Expenses
$102k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.81k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$33.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,879
Expenses
$101,987
Net Income
-$108
Net Assets
-$30,861
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,879
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 $56,763
55.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,805
Total Liabilities $33,666
Net Assets -$30,861
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $56,763 $0 $0
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,987
Expenses
$81,535
Net Income
-$10,548
Net Assets
-$30,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,987
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 $57,589
70.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,904
Total Liabilities $33,848
Net Assets -$30,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $57,589 $0 $0
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$96,666
Expenses
$94,317
Net Income
$2,349
Net Assets
-$22,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,550
46.1%
Program Services $52,116
53.9%
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 $63,660
67.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,953
Total Liabilities $35,386
Net Assets -$22,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $63,660 $0 $0
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,189
Expenses
$174,489
Net Income
-$300
Net Assets
-$40,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,018
33.3%
Program Services $116,171
66.7%
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 $116,323
66.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,476
Total Liabilities $47,370
Net Assets -$40,894
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $116,323 $0 $895
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$123,950
Expenses
$124,982
Net Income
-$1,032
Net Assets
-$52,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,207
24.4%
Program Services $93,743
75.6%
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 $74,700
59.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,856
Total Liabilities $59,871
Net Assets -$52,015
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $74,700 $0 $1,360
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Appley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Pendley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$110,841
Expenses
$115,159
Net Income
-$4,318
Net Assets
-$50,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,095
39.8%
Program Services $66,746
60.2%
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 $39,172
34.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,019
Total Liabilities $59,002
Net Assets -$50,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $39,172 $0 $4,085
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Appley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Pendley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,379
Expenses
$166,348
Net Income
-$8,969
Net Assets
-$46,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,000
41.3%
Program Services $92,379
58.7%
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 $97,929
58.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,862
Total Liabilities $57,527
Net Assets -$46,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $97,929 $0 $2,064
Frank D Bobrow Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Appley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Pendley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,990
Expenses
$196,800
Net Income
-$38,810
Net Assets
-$37,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,080
54.5%
Program Services $72,428
45.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$518
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,308
64.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,058
Total Liabilities $60,754
Net Assets -$37,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $127,308 $0 $5,984
Frank D Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Appley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mulhauser (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Pendley (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,484
Expenses
$221,871
Net Income
-$4,387
Net Assets
$1,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,079
67.6%
Program Services $70,405
32.4%
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 $117,515
53.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,308
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,294
Total Liabilities $41,180
Net Assets $1,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $117,515 $0 $7,558
Franklin D Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,729
Expenses
$266,726
Net Income
$13,003
Net Assets
$5,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $274,579
98.2%
Program Services $5,150
1.8%
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 $127,308
47.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,369
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,690
Total Liabilities $26,189
Net Assets $5,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Denice Zeck (Executive Director) $127,308 $0 $7,300
Franklin D Williams (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Barger (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Doherty (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Roger Bybee (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Joseph (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hector Garcia (Individual Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,936
Expenses
$291,519
Net Income
-$4,583
Net Assets
-$7,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $231,936
80.8%
Program Services $55,000
19.2%
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 $137,100
47.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,529
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,935
Total Liabilities $41,437
Net Assets -$7,502

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,019
Expenses
$308,716
Net Income
-$15,697
Net Assets
-$2,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,519
64.0%
Program Services $105,500
36.0%
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 $132,656
43.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,589
Total Liabilities $34,508
Net Assets -$2,919

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$239,975
Expenses
$323,807
Net Income
-$83,832
Net Assets
$12,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,944
100.0%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,868
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,651
Total Liabilities $27,873
Net Assets $12,778

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

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 June
2005

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 June
2004

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 June
2003

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 June
2002

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 June
2001

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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