American Conservation Coalition Action Inc
The American Conservation Coalition Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between conservative values and effective environmental action.
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc at a glance
In short: American Conservation Coalition Action Inc gave $793K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $397K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $793,225
- +328.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $396,613
- +114.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $396,613
- Total assets
- $2,220,737
- +203.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Conservation Coalition Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Conservation Coalition Pac ($783K). Together the top 2 received $793K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2022) to $793K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $793K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Conservation Coalition Pac Washington, DC | Political Support | $783,225 |
| Jeffersonian Project Arlington, VA | Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,220,737 | $2,489,448 | $1,782,243 | $793,225 | 2 | $42,719 |
| 2024 | $730,902 | $1,226,913 | $611,087 | $185,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $99,922 | $303,130 | $297,679 | $200 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $171,381 | $215,181 | $395,471 | $150 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $353,684 | $400,368 | $326,003 | $569 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $282,253 | $400,347 | $269,537 | $1,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Conservation Coalition Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $793K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc is led by Danielle Butcher Franz, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Butcher Franz
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Chris Barnard
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $21K (2025)
Benjamin Backer
Director - Left in
Executive Chairman → Founder, 2024
Founder → Director - Left in, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Heather Reams
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Connaughton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob McKenna
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Collin O'Mara
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rappeport
Director - Left in
Director → Director - Left in, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Ganahl
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Perkins
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Holly Fretwell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Todd Myers (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Aylssa Farrah (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Danielle Butcher (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Quillan Robinson (2020–2022) — Vice President Government Affairs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $21K, to Chris Barnard (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Conservation Coalition Action Inc
How much does American Conservation Coalition Action Inc give each year?
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc gave $793K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $185K across 1 grant.
How large is American Conservation Coalition Action Inc?
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is American Conservation Coalition Action Inc?
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Conservation Coalition Action Inc operate?
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is American Conservation Coalition Action Inc's EIN?
American Conservation Coalition Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2038028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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