American Civilization Foundation
American Civilization Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $37K.
American Civilization Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,027,030
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,687,467
- +1088.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $37,118
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $69,648
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,027,030 | $1,687,467 | $69,648 | $37,118 |
| 2023 | $4,033,926 | $141,965 | $131,012 | $30,546 |
| 2022 | $4,020,043 | $281,113 | $196,183 | $3,251 |
| 2021 | $3,949,916 | $403,494 | $173,552 | $720 |
| 2020 | $3,728,333 | $175,616 | $294,779 | $2,706 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Civilization Foundation is led by Judith Goffman, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Goffman
President & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Goffman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Greenawalt
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurence Cutler (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Judith Cutler (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Civilization Foundation
How large is American Civilization Foundation?
American Civilization Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is American Civilization Foundation?
American Civilization Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Civilization Foundation's EIN?
American Civilization Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0503504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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