American Classical Education
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.
American Classical Education at a glance
In short: American Classical Education gave $51K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Classical Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Classical Academy ($35K). Together the top 2 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Classical Academy La Vergne, TN | Program Support | $35,435 |
| Alabama Classical Group Prattville, AL | Program Support | $15,094 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,841,032 | $1,476,373 | $5,899,490 | $50,529 | 2 | $277,437 |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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