America Works USA
The organization was established to promote social welfare by advocating for public policies that will lead to fiscally responsible goverment, economic development, and job creation.
America Works USA at a glance
In short: America Works USA gave $7.1M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,125,000
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,187,500
- +113.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $1,338,892
- +97.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who America Works USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Democratic Governors Association ($5.4M). Together the top 6 received $7.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 47 (19%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How America Works USA gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $645K (2021) to $23.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Governors Association Washington, DC | Political | $5,435,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $1,000,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Inc Monona, WI | Political | $500,000 |
| New Jersey Leading Together Monroe Township, NJ | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| North Main Street Fund Concord, NH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Our Oregon Portland, OR | Social Welfare | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338,892 | $23,756,961 | $23,095,871 | $7,125,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $677,802 | $6,104,830 | $5,683,983 | $4,455,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $256,955 | $28,248,014 | $28,011,719 | $23,346,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $20,661 | $15,528,750 | $15,670,392 | $13,720,750 | 10 |
| 2021 | $162,303 | $1,097,500 | $1,027,181 | $645,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $91,984 | $3,120,073 | $3,036,774 | $2,350,600 | 6 |
About America Works USA
Based on IRS filings
America Works USA is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
America Works USA is led by Meghan Meehan-Draper, Director & President on the 2025 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Meehan-Draper
Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$6K (2025)
Stephen Hill
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Jillian Edelman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Jonathan Adrabi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Unger
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Connelly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noam Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Blandford (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $10K, to Stephen Hill (DIR/Treas Resigned Mar 2025). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about America Works USA
How much does America Works USA give each year?
America Works USA gave $7.1M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 8 grants.
What is America Works USA's typical grant size?
America Works USA's median grant in 2025 was $300,000, and its average grant was $1,187,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does America Works USA give grants?
America Works USA gives mostly in District of Columbia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does America Works USA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on America Works USA's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are America Works USA's largest grantees?
America Works USA's largest 2025 grantees include Democratic Governors Association ($5,435,000), America Votes ($1,000,000) and A Better Wisconsin Together Inc ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is America Works USA?
America Works USA reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.8M.
What is America Works USA's EIN?
America Works USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2315353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
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