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EIN 52-1617061

The American Prospect

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
Description
The American Prospect strives to make a difference, explaining progressive ideas with narrative storytelling, to illuminate complex issues and inform Americans on how to achieve positive change. Publication of scholarly and literary articles designed to inform The public on liberal philosophy, politics, and public life. Publication of print and online articles designed to inform The public on public policy.
Also known as...
Robert Kuttner
Total revenues
$1,548,270
2023
Total expenses
$1,809,282
2023
Total assets
$314,277
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at The American Prospect

Publishes "The American Prospect," a magazine, and related internet website which contains scholarly and literary articles designed to inform The public on public policy. The magazine is distributed and sold throughout The united states and internationally.

Who funds The American Prospect

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$240,000
The JPB FoundationGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Schumann Media CenterSupport the Journalism of Eric Alterman$150,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The American Prospect

NameTitleCompensation
Robert KuttnerFounder and Editor$110,000
Jandos RothsteinArt Director
David DayenExecutive Editor$132,278
Michael SternBoard Member$0
Ellen J MeanyPublisher$119,219
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The American Prospect

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,177,882
Program services$347,257
Investment income and dividends$342
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$8,390
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,399
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,548,270

Form 990s for The American Prospect

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-10-19990View PDF
2022-062023-01-26990View PDF
2021-062022-01-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Small Press DistributionBerkeley, CA$621,138
Yes MediaPoulsbo, WA$3,023,760
South Side Weekly NFPChicago, IL$1,317,322
Data update history
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $240,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1225 Eye St NW 600
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
prospect.org/ 
Phone
(202) 776-0730
Facebook page
TheAmericanProspect 
Twitter profile
@theprospect 
IRS details
EIN
52-1617061
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
119706
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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