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.
Key facts about America Works USA
- EIN
- 45-2315353
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,125,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $1,187,500
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $1,338,892
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who America Works USA funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for America Works USA's 6 itemized 2025 grants were District of Columbia (90%) and Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (3 grants).
How America Works USA gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+97.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
+59.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+113.2% YoY
About America Works USA
Based on IRS filings
America Works USA is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,338,892 | $677,802 | $256,955 |
| Revenue | $23,756,961 | $6,104,830 | $28,248,014 |
| Expenses | $23,095,871 | $5,683,983 | $28,011,719 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
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)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Democratic Governors Association ($5,435,000), America Votes ($1,000,000), A Better Wisconsin Together Inc ($500,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Meehan-Draper | Dir/President Began Sept 2024 | 1 | $6,103 |
| Stephen Hill | Dir/Treas Resigned Mar 2025 | 1 | $10,033 |
| Jillian Edelman | Director | 1 | $4,303 |
| Kaitlyn Unger | Dir/Treasurer Began Mar 2025 | 1 | — |
| Noam Lee | Director Began Oct 2024 | 1 | — |
| Kate Connelly | Director Began Sept 2024 | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Adrabi | Director Began Sept 2024 | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is America Works USA?
As of 2025, America Works USA holds $1.3M in total assets with $23.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $7.1M in 2025.
Where does America Works USA operate?
America Works USA has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What size grants does America Works USA award?
In 2025, America Works USA awarded 6 grants totaling $7.1M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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