American Conservation Coalition Inc
The American Conservation Coalition inc. Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building the conservative environmental movement.
American Conservation Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: American Conservation Coalition Inc gave $462K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $461,600
- +1098947.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $65,943
- Median grant
- $14,200
- Total assets
- $3,786,240
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (85% 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 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Moment ($374K). Together the top 7 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Conservation Coalition Inc gives
- Giving grew 823% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42 (2024) to $510K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $462K.
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 Moment Washington, DC | Educate About Critical Energy Dominance Issues. | $374,000 |
| The Breakthrough Institute Berkeley, CA | Abundance 2025 Conference | $25,000 |
| American Affairs Foundation Boston, MA | Event Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship of young women leadership summit, amfest, and other tp usa events. | $14,200 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | Sponsorship of State Policy Network Conference | $10,900 |
| Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum Washington, DC | Ncew Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Western Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | Support the mission of western public policy issue education. | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,786,240 | $7,424,795 | $6,389,569 | $461,600 | 7 | $90,067 |
| 2024 | $2,900,176 | $5,070,918 | $4,091,883 | $42 | Total only | $43,064 |
| 2023 | $1,639,707 | $4,819,045 | $4,046,406 | $510,000 | 2 | $5,825 |
| 2022 | $861,368 | $2,223,553 | $2,531,547 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,206,976 | $1,663,512 | $1,461,777 | $8,638 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $1,055,739 | $1,434,657 | $775,291 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Conservation Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Conservation Coalition 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 $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $462K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Conservation Coalition Inc is led by Danielle Butcher Franz, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; 7 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Butcher Franz
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $192K (2025)
Chris Barnard
President
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $173K (2025)
Benjamin Backer
Founder & Director
President & Director → Executive Chairman & Director, 2023
Executive Chairman & Director → Founder & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$51K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Hannah Downey
Director - Left in
Director → Director - Left in, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hunt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shoshana Weissmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rowe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Grossman
Director - Passed Away December
Director → Director - Passed Away December, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rappeport
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Reszler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Bozmoski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Frey
Director - Left in
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Martella
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Meyers
Director - Left in
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Joyce
Vice President of Development
Director of Development → Vice President of Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Stephen Perkins
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$97K (2023) → $181K (2025)
Karly Matthews
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Lily Long
Vice President of Grassroots
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Vale Sloane
Major Gifts Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jessica Turner Left In (2023) — Director
- Former: Danielle Butcher (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Jessica Turner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Wahl (2020) — Director
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 $192K, to Danielle Franz (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Conservation Coalition Inc
How much does American Conservation Coalition Inc give each year?
American Conservation Coalition Inc gave $462K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $42 in grants paid.
What is American Conservation Coalition Inc's typical grant size?
American Conservation Coalition Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,200, and its average grant was $65,943, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Conservation Coalition Inc give grants?
American Conservation Coalition Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does American Conservation Coalition Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American Conservation Coalition Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Conservation Coalition Inc's largest grantees?
American Conservation Coalition Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Moment ($374,000), The Breakthrough Institute ($25,000) and American Affairs Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Conservation Coalition Inc?
American Conservation Coalition Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is American Conservation Coalition Inc?
American Conservation Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Conservation Coalition Inc's EIN?
American Conservation Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3815628. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 9, 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 September 22, 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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