Accelerator for America
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.
Accelerator for America at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,926,259
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,585,278
- +243.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,769
- +48.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,493,517
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Accelerator for America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $746K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Exchange KC Kansas City, MO | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,926,259 | $3,585,278 | $2,493,517 | — | — | $18,769 |
| 2023 | $1,779,501 | $1,044,023 | $2,028,499 | — | — | $12,602 |
| 2022 | $2,857,327 | $2,101,768 | $1,761,932 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,043 |
| 2021 | $2,490,765 | $992,409 | $1,998,037 | $325,000 | 2 | $1,644 |
| 2020 | $3,636,074 | $5,073,136 | $2,183,488 | $745,919 | 14 | $5,172 |
About Accelerator for America
Based on IRS filings
Accelerator for America is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Accelerator for America is led by Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ellen Wiederwohl
President & CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$266K (2022) → $304K (2024)
Michelle De La Isla
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Herrmann
Director Policy & Program Innovation
Director Policy & Program Innov → Director Policy & Program Innovation, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Anne Nevins
Director Economic Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $198K (2024)
Edward Van Dongen
Director Infrastructure & Govt Affairs
Director Infrastructure & Govt Af → Director Infrastructure & Govt Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Jonathan Weiss
Director
Board Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Carol
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Denn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hancock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Dake
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diedre Lind
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Matt Denn (2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Horton (2023) — Director Policy & Strategic Initi
- Former: Steve Benjamin (2022) — Director
- Former: Aaron Thomas (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Philip Chambers (2020) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Richard Jacobs (2020) — CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $304K, to Mary Ellen Wiederwohl (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Accelerator for America
How large is Accelerator for America?
Accelerator for America reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Accelerator for America?
Accelerator for America is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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