American Coalition for Ethanol
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) was formed to bring together a wide range of groups in support of making U.S. ethanol the consumer fuel of choice. ACE unites agricultural producers, commodity and farm organizations, ethanol producers, rural electric cooperatives, businesses, and individuals behind coalition initiatives to support and promote the production and use of ethanol in the U.S. a national, nonprofit, grassroots advocacy organization, ACE delivers value to members through government relations, market development, public relations, and information strategies.
American Coalition for Ethanol at a glance
In short: American Coalition for Ethanol reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $646,382
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,577,959
- +81.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $515
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,438,466
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who American Coalition for Ethanol funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Saint Peter, MN | Scholarships | $6,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $646,382 | $2,577,959 | $2,438,466 | $5,000 | Total only | $515 |
| 2023 | $606,848 | $1,424,342 | $1,698,547 | $5,000 | Total only | $417 |
| 2022 | $838,688 | $1,781,467 | $1,592,717 | $3,000 | Total only | $56 |
| 2021 | $199,508 | $1,330,723 | $1,261,660 | $6,700 | 1 | $34 |
| 2020 | $224,247 | $1,311,568 | $1,325,430 | — | — | $59 |
| 2019 | $147,153 | $1,513,107 | $1,506,604 | $4,600 | Total only | $-1,861 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Coalition for Ethanol
Based on IRS filings
American Coalition for Ethanol is a public charity, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $646K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $515.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Coalition for Ethanol is led by Brian Jennings, CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Jennings
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$131K (2019) → $159K (2024)
Dave Sovereign
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Vasa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wilson
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kolsrud
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Punke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenton Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McPheeters
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Hinz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Schwarck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Wagner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Ellens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harmon Wilts
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Gard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Garrett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Lamberty
Chief Marketing Officer
Senior Vice President → Chief Marketing Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $137K (2024)
Bill Dartt
Officer
Director → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Studer
Officer
Director → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Christianson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Alverson
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Knecht
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Jan Lundebrek (2019–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended 8/2023
- Former: Anthony Mock Left August (2022) — Director
- Former: Owen Jones Left August (2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Gard Joined August (2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Syverson Left August (2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Walsh Left August (2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Garrett Joined August (2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Mock (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Duane Kristensen (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Owen Jones (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Syverson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Walsh (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Marshall (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Krissek (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Neal Kemmet (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Pam Miller (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Roger Berry (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Wetherell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Josh Roe (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Root (2019) — Director
- Former: Rick Scwharck (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $159K, to Brian Jennings (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Coalition for Ethanol
How much does American Coalition for Ethanol give each year?
American Coalition for Ethanol reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is American Coalition for Ethanol?
American Coalition for Ethanol reported $646K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
Where does American Coalition for Ethanol operate?
American Coalition for Ethanol has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is American Coalition for Ethanol's EIN?
American Coalition for Ethanol's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0407345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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