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Family Research Council Action

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1993
  • EIN: 52-1805562

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.74M (2023)

Expenses
$1.82M (2023)

Total Assets
$501k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$361k (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
$1,741,443
Expenses
$1,819,805
Net Income
-$78,362
Net Assets
$140,498
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,690,617
97.1%
Program Services $50,658
2.9%
Investment Income $168
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 $173,896
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $97,037
5.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $501,092
Total Liabilities $360,594
Net Assets $140,498
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brent Keilen (Vice President) $61,069 $46,070 $44,300
Anthony Perkins (President & Ceo) $35,415 $318,739 $101,966
Andrew Johannesen (Treasurer) $21,191 $261,355 $44,674
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $19,737 $177,629 $1,840
Sharon Helton (Sr. Director Of Events (Part Year)) $16,782 $151,035 $25,524
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 30, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,309,144
Expenses
$2,255,570
Net Income
$53,574
Net Assets
$218,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,215,161
95.9%
Program Services $93,794
4.1%
Investment Income $124
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $65
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $228,466
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $21,672
1.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,235,777
Total Liabilities $1,016,917
Net Assets $218,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allen Riemersma (Sr Director Of Development) $136,952 $0 $36,792
Brent Keilen (Vice President) $72,208 $30,946 $34,749
Anthony Perkins (President & Ceo) $35,848 $322,628 $70,947
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $19,724 $177,516 $0
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Of Events) $16,431 $147,876 $23,186
Paul Tripodi (Treasurer (Thru 9/21)) $10,454 $156,798 $41,607
Andrew Johannesen (Treasurer (As Of 10/21)) $2,041 $30,604 $841
Jeff Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,815,176
Expenses
$2,766,749
Net Income
$48,427
Net Assets
$726,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,699,481
95.9%
Program Services $114,160
4.1%
Investment Income $335
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,200
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,330
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $17,702
0.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $784,639
Total Liabilities $58,017
Net Assets $726,622
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President & Ceo) $75,341 $241,885 $28,321
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Of Events) $50,598 $110,031 $20,406
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $18,245 $178,995 $0
Paul Tripodi (Treasurer) $10,642 $159,637 $37,986
Gil Mertz (Director Strategic Givin) $1,059 $134,927 $25,500
Jeff Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,081,790
Expenses
$1,761,727
Net Income
$320,063
Net Assets
$678,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,411,475
67.8%
Program Services $669,329
32.2%
Investment Income $986
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 $105,685
6.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $819,300
Total Liabilities $141,105
Net Assets $678,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President/Ceo/Chairman) $70,900 $227,427 $16,246
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Of Events) $48,660 $106,312 $17,831
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $18,400 $178,840 $0
Paul Tripodi (Treasurer) $10,200 $151,626 $36,871
Gil Mertz (Director Strategic Giving) $1,080 $139,625 $24,800
Jeff Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 23, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,143,680
Expenses
$1,918,069
Net Income
$225,611
Net Assets
$358,132
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,272,410
59.4%
Program Services $870,848
40.6%
Investment Income $422
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 $101,708
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $64,282
3.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $572,633
Total Liabilities $214,501
Net Assets $358,132
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President/Ceo/Chairman) $68,700 $214,644 $18,910
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Events) $46,940 $105,903 $17,792
Allen Riemersma (Sr Director Development) $27,236 $106,508 $32,864
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $17,600 $179,640 $0
Paul Tripodi (Vp Administration) $8,840 $147,405 $35,044
Gil Mertz (Director Foundations) $1,040 $139,890 $24,860
Jeffrey Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 21, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,740,883
Expenses
$1,759,382
Net Income
-$18,499
Net Assets
$132,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,337,949
76.9%
Program Services $402,489
23.1%
Investment Income $445
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 $88,160
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $64,132
3.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $483,889
Total Liabilities $351,368
Net Assets $132,521
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President/Ceo/Chairman) $63,900 $194,016 $12,948
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Events) $43,570 $101,252 $16,759
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $16,400 $178,244 $0
Paul Tripodi (Vp Administration) $7,860 $142,808 $37,725
Bradley Pikkaart (Sr Director It) $2,130 $110,628 $33,981
Gil Mertz (Director Foundations) $770 $134,113 $23,100
Jeffrey Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,265,506
Expenses
$2,396,071
Net Income
-$130,565
Net Assets
$151,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,831,381
80.8%
Program Services $433,534
19.1%
Investment Income $591
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 $85,625
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $9,342
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,322
Total Liabilities $288,302
Net Assets $151,020
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President/Ceo/Chairman) $61,802 $177,534 $11,124
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Events) $40,366 $101,865 $15,170
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $16,200 $153,300 $0
Paul Tripodi (Vp Administration) $7,623 $133,767 $30,016
Steven Reed (Secretary (Thru April 2017)) $2,595 $59,464 $0
Bradley Pikkaart (Sr. Director It) $2,261 $107,918 $30,686
Gil Mertz (Director Foundations) $625 $130,143 $23,460
Jeffrey Armour (D Irector) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Dire Ctor) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith Thru Oct 2016 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Langdon (Secretary (As Of April 2017)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$860,129
Expenses
$763,529
Net Income
$96,600
Net Assets
$281,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $857,646
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $413
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,070
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,460
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $22,062
2.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $590,263
Total Liabilities $308,678
Net Assets $281,585

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,509,297
Expenses
$1,422,856
Net Income
$86,441
Net Assets
$184,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,508,683
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $314
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $12,507
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $455,251
Total Liabilities $270,266
Net Assets $184,985
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Perkins (President & Ceo) $68,150 $156,524 $13,197
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Events) $49,542 $88,209 $13,448
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $21,000 $166,732 $0
Paul Tripodi (Vp Administration, Treas) $8,991 $128,012 $25,491
Douglas Gillquist (Vp Development) $5,543 $115,871 $24,516
Gil Mertz (Assistant To The President) $1,930 $125,614 $17,000
Steven Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,648,381
Expenses
$2,227,220
Net Income
$421,161
Net Assets
$98,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,647,759
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $522
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $100
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,275
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $47,643
2.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,328
Total Liabilities $289,784
Net Assets $98,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharon Helton (Sr Director Events) $49,541 $87,400 $14,228
Anthony Perkins (President & Ceo) $48,728 $171,972 $12,798
Paul Tripodi (Vp Administration, Treasurer) $6,929 $123,368 $27,005
Thomas Mcclusky (Vp Govt Affairs & Frca) $6,153 $76,969 $23,299
William Boykin (Executive Vice President) $5,538 $152,371 $0
Gil Mertz (Assistant To The President) $1,930 $125,042 $18,500
Douglas Gillquist (Vp Development) $1,868 $118,919 $25,919
Paul Fitzpatrick (Vp Strategic Initiatives) $1,059 $126,374 $26,390
Jeffrey Armour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Burress (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pharris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 6, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,292,074
Expenses
$1,177,158
Net Income
$114,916
Net Assets
-$322,617
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,292,060
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
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 $100,364
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $39,068
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,550
Total Liabilities $444,167
Net Assets -$322,617

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990
Filed on June 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,471,846
Expenses
$1,982,804
Net Income
$489,042
Net Assets
-$437,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,471,828
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
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 $115,126
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $60,355
3.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,130
Total Liabilities $492,663
Net Assets -$437,533

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,191,116
Expenses
$1,597,009
Net Income
-$405,893
Net Assets
-$926,575
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,190,772
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $330
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,037
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $95,248
6.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,817
Total Liabilities $1,089,392
Net Assets -$926,575

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

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