ACCELERATOR FOR AMERICA IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN DO TANK THAT DELIVERS SOLUTIONS, CONNECTIONS, AND RESOURCES TO MAYORS AND OTHER LOCAL LEADERS WORKING TO CREATE GREATER ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+64.4% YoY
Revenue
$3.6M
+243.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$19K
+48.9% YoY
Expenses
$2.5M
+22.9% YoY
About Accelerator for America
Based on IRS filings
Accelerator for America is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,926,259 | $1,779,501 | $2,857,327 |
| Revenue | $3,585,278 | $1,044,023 | $2,101,768 |
| Expenses | $2,493,517 | $2,028,499 | $1,761,932 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,769 | $12,602 | $1,043 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN WIEDERWOHL | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 25 | $304,283 |
| ANNE NEVINS | DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $198,470 |
| ANDREW HERRMANN | DIR POLICY AND PROGRAM INNOVATION | 40 | $158,930 |
| EDWARD VAN DONGEN | DIR INFRASTRUCTURE & GOVT AFFAIRS | 40 | $153,326 |
| JONATHAN WEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLEN DAKE | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DANIEL CAROL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE DE LA ISLA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW DENN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HANCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIEDRE LIND | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accelerator for America?
Accelerator for America is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Accelerator for America?
As of 2024, Accelerator for America holds $2.9M in total assets with $3.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Accelerator for America operate?
Accelerator for America has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah.
What is Accelerator for America's EIN?
Accelerator for America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1702618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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