Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc
Advancing American Freedom Foundation (AAFF) educates the American people that freedom is the cornerstone of our republic, and that freedom must be fostered and protected against unjustified government encroachment. AAFF informs the public about policies that have been shown to yield unprecedented prosperity at home and to restore America's strength abroad, while elevating traditional American values.
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,603,780
- +95.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,331,418
- +119.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,115
- +1230.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,044,167
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan B Anthony List Education Fund Arlington, VA | To Further the Organization's Mission. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,603,780 | $6,331,418 | $3,044,167 | — | — | $2,115 |
| 2024 | $2,357,649 | $2,881,925 | $3,093,334 | $2,500 | Total only | $159 |
| 2023 | $800,632 | $1,217,521 | $1,324,053 | $150,000 | 1 | $-90 |
| 2022 | $706,006 | $875,566 | $451,412 | — | — | $-2,277 |
| 2021 | $244,422 | $250,000 | $5,578 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc is led by Timothy Chapman, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Chapman
President
On filings since 2024
34.5 hrs/week
$45K (2024) → $225K (2025)
Marc Short
Chairman
On filings since 2021
14.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art Pope
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vp Mike Pence
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Knight
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Pitcock
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Teller (2021–2024) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Greg Jacob (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $225K, to Timothy Chapman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc
How large is Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc?
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.
What is Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc?
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc operate?
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc's EIN?
Advancing American Freedom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2090900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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