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Nonprofit · EIN 95-3310190

THE AMERICAN CAUSE

Tax-exempt · OAKTON, VA 22124

Financials

$490K$552K2023$133K$68K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE AMERICAN CAUSE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$132,746$67,853$64,893$96,328$0$96,328
December 31, 2023990$489,598$551,760-$62,162$31,435$0$31,435
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,746

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$67,853
Program services (functional)
$67,853

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,435
Total assets, end of year
$96,328
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$96,328
Cash, savings and investments
$96,328
Gross receipts
$132,746

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IAN MASONDIRECTOR0$0
ANGELA BUCHANANSECRETARY/TREASURER0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IAN MASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANGELA BUCHANANSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11321 HUNT FARM LN, OAKTON, VA 22124-1202
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
11321 HUNT FARM LANE, OAKTON VA 22124
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
IAN MASON, 121 E 5TH STREET, HINSDALE IL 60521
Signed the 990-EZ
ANGELA BUCHANAN, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(703) 994-2323
Return prepared by
PATRICIA A HAISLIP PC

Mission

TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC OR CURRENT ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON CURRENT ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY.
    Expenses $6,593
  • TO SUPPORT THE LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSITANCE FOR FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES.
    Expenses $61,260

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026No data
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-3310190
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$100,516
Income (IRS master file)
$19,732

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$489,598$551,760$31,435IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: IAN MASON
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about THE AMERICAN CAUSE

What is the EIN of THE AMERICAN CAUSE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AMERICAN CAUSE is 95-3310190.
Is THE AMERICAN CAUSE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to THE AMERICAN CAUSE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE AMERICAN CAUSE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE AMERICAN CAUSE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE AMERICAN CAUSE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE AMERICAN CAUSE?
The 990-N for 2022 names IAN MASON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE AMERICAN CAUSE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE AMERICAN CAUSE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $132,746, expenses of $67,853 and total assets of $96,328 at year end.

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