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EIN 86-3675838

Center for American Ideas

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
5
City
Mclean
State
Virginia
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W05: Public and Societal Benefit Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Center for American Ideas dedicates itself to promoting policy solutions that advance economic opportunities for American innovators and entrepreneurs. Its purpose is to identify and educate both elected officials and citizens about ideas that foster economic growth. Since mid-2021, the Cfai has sponsored two policy events featuring notable speakers and hosting thought leaders and policymakers from across the country.
Total revenues
$2,416,143
2023
Total expenses
$1,733,357
2023
Total assets
$1,125,514
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Center for American Ideas

In 2023, the cfai spent the majority of it's expenditures on policy events, survey research and outgoing contributions in furtherance of its mission.

Grants made by Center for American Ideas

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Gopac Education FundTo Further the Organization's Purpose$330,000
American AdvancementTo Further the Organization's Purpose$95,000

Who funds Center for American Ideas

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gopac Education FundTo Futher the Organization's Mission.$2,030,000
Carolina Partnership for ReformOrganization Purpose$485,000
Apcia ApciGeneral Support$25,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Center for American Ideas

NameTitleCompensation
Jessica CurtisExecutive Director$40,287
Dana HurtikDirector of Events Management$112,059
Melodie JohnsonTreasurer$0
David AvellaChairman$86,514

Financials for Center for American Ideas

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,415,655
Program services$0
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$488
Total revenues$2,416,143

Form 990s for Center for American Ideas

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,030,000 from Gopac Education Fund
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofits
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacy
General information
Address
1390 Chain Bridge Rd Ste 515
Mclean, VA 22101
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
ideachampions.us/ 
Phone
(202) 464-5170
IRS details
EIN
86-3675838
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W05: Public and Societal Benefit Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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