American Center
AMERICAN CENTERS MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF AMERICANS WHO WANT BETTER RESULTS FROM OUR GOVERNMENT. BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE VOTERS FEEL EMPOWERED, WE CAN ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE CONVERSATION BETWEEN ELECTED LEADERS AND THE PUBLIC AND INCREASE OVERALL VOTER ENTHUSIASM AND ENGAGEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$647K
-24.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-13.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+29.8% YoY
About American Center
Based on IRS filings
American Center is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $647K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $90K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $646,609 | $851,036 | $1,106,336 |
| Revenue | $73,300 | $47,656 | $26,647,300 |
| Expenses | $277,727 | $302,956 | $27,805,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Center Foundation ($80,000), Fairness Corp ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CENTER FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $80,000 |
| FAIRNESS CORP FAYETTEVILLE, AR | SOCIAL WELFARE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WALTERS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN PATTERSON | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| PATRICK GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Center?
As of 2024, American Center holds $647K in total assets with $73K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does American Center operate?
American Center has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Oklahoma, West Virginia.
What size grants does American Center award?
In 2024, American Center awarded 2 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Center's EIN?
American Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4245571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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