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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+18.6% YoY
Revenue
$4.0M
-8.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$59K
+110.4% YoY
Expenses
$3.7M
-3.5% YoY
About American Action Forum Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Action Forum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $59K.
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 | $2,321,019 | $1,957,113 | $1,490,387 |
| Revenue | $3,975,124 | $4,319,992 | $3,351,495 |
| Expenses | $3,748,598 | $3,885,369 | $3,391,847 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $59,041 | $28,057 | $3,263 |
| 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
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORM COLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN BRADY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 3/18/24) | 1 | — |
| KEN KIES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE KILBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN MADDOX | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOHN MCKERNAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN MOLINARI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MONROE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JC WATTS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/14/23) | 1 | — |
| SARAH SMITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $178,968 |
| DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $306,000 |
| THOMAS DANIEL RYAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $166,690 |
| THOMAS KINGSLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES POLICY | 40 | $124,068 |
| ANGELA KUCK | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $159,810 |
| ROBERT GRAY | DIRECTOR OF FISCAL POLICY | 40 | $176,637 |
| FREDERICK ASHTON | DIRECTOR OF COMPETITION POLICY | 40 | $127,759 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Action Forum Inc?
American Action Forum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Action Forum Inc?
As of 2024, American Action Forum Inc holds $2.3M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue.
Where does American Action Forum Inc operate?
American Action Forum Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Action Forum Inc's EIN?
American Action Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0567765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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