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American Classical Education

Public charity · Grantmaker Dover, DE EIN: 87-3855677 Website

Advancing classical education that encourages the formation of moral, intellectual, and civic virtue. Providing services that complement the primary and secondary classical education efforts supported and guided by the principles of hillsdale college.

Key facts about American Classical Education

In short: American Classical Education gave $51K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
87-3855677
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$50,529
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$25,265
Median grant
$25,265
Total assets
$32,841,032
Primary geography
Tennessee (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$32.8M

Annual Giving

$51K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$25K

About American Classical Education

Based on IRS filings

American Classical Education is a public charity, based in Dover, DE. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $277K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

La VergnePrattville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2025

In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $51K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

American Classical Academy: $35KAmerican Classical Academy$35KAlabama Classical Group: $15KAlabama Classical Group$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was American Classical Academy ($35K). Together the top 2 received $51K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Classical Academy La Vergne, TNProgram Support$35,435
Alabama Classical Group Prattville, ALProgram Support$15,094

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$32,841,032
Revenue$1,476,373
Expenses$5,899,490
Net Investment Income$277,437

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Classical Education is led by Tyler Horning, Board Chair on the 2025 filing; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Tyler Horning

    Board Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Corbin

    Director of Opera

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $197K (2025)

  • Donna Ecton

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Banbury

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathleen O'Toole

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Cole

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyle Murnen

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luke Robinson

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oscar Ortiz Duarte

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Whalen

    Executive Di

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $207K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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

Patrick Whalen — Executive Di: $207KPatrick WhalenExecutive Di$207KCharles Corbin — Dir of Opera: $197KCharles CorbinDir of Opera$197K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $207K, to Patrick Whalen (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Classical Education

How much does American Classical Education give each year?

American Classical Education gave $51K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is American Classical Education?

American Classical Education reported $32.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.

Where does American Classical Education operate?

American Classical Education has awarded grants in Alabama, Tennessee.

What is American Classical Education's EIN?

American Classical Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3855677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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