American Conservative Union Inc
The mission of American Conservative Union inc. (ACU) is to unite and mobilize conservatives around the tenets of conservatism, through various events, trainings, and policy forums around the country.
American Conservative Union Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,298,878
- +133.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $21,160,826
- +70.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $80,257
- +395.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $11,125,671
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Conservative Union Inc 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
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $33K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Freedom Coalition Duluth, GA | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $16,298,878 | $21,160,826 | $11,125,671 | — | — | $80,257 |
| 2024 | $6,970,462 | $12,391,797 | $10,105,796 | — | — | $16,208 |
| 2023 | $4,291,110 | $10,922,984 | $10,976,991 | — | — | $14,744 |
| 2022 | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 | $14,320,322 | — | — | $10,614 |
| 2021 | $3,320,784 | $8,116,706 | $8,501,833 | $15,000 | 1 | $5,544 |
| 2020 | $4,131,915 | $19,887,494 | $18,640,526 | $32,500 | 3 | $18,230 |
About American Conservative Union Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Conservative Union Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Conservative Union Inc is led by Matt Schlapp, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Schlapp
Chairman
Director & Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$350K (2023) → $630K (2025)
Patrick Nolan
Director
Manager → Director Emeritus, 2021
Director Emeritus → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $73K (2025)
David Safavian
General Counsel
General Counsel → Director, 2022
Director → General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $250K (2025)
Mercedes Schlapp
Strategic Committee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$176K (2022) → $192K (2025)
James O'Connel
Former Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $169K (2025)
Megan Powers
Former Director of Special Projects
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Allan Gottlieb
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Walton
First Vice Chairman
Director → At-Large, 2021
At-Large → First Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Arends
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bellissimo
Board Member
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Smith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muriel Coleman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla O'Shaughnessy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Robinson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McLaughlin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hassett
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Whitaker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christos Marafatsos
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bernhardt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Prince
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Zellan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kahrs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ric Grenell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Daniel Schneider (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Ryan McGovan (2020–2023) — Former Director Finance
- Former: Alex Hinson (2023) — Former Deputy Director
- Former: Fred McGrath (2023) — Former Director
- Former: lAURA NASIM (2023) — Former Director
- Former: Lynne RaSMUSSEN (2023) — Senior Vice President Operations
- Former: Macy Cochran (2023) — Highest Comptroller
- Former: Bob Beauprez (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Carolyn D Meadows (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Charlie Gerow (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Ed Yevoli (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Beasley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: M Zuhdi Jasser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Rose (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Morton C Blackwell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Winter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Ryan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amir Iljazi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ian Walters (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sean Fieler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Schilling (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: KT McFarland (2021) — Director
- Former: Sander Gerber (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Turner (2020) — Director
- Former: Ed McFadden (2020) — Director
- Former: Jamie Burke (2020) — Director
- Former: Jose Cardenas (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Samuelson (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Christie (2020) — Director Secretary
- Former: Sabrina Schaeffer (2020) — Director
- Former: Van D Hipp Jr. (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 $630K, to Matt Schlapp (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Conservative Union Inc
How large is American Conservative Union Inc?
American Conservative Union Inc reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.2M.
What is American Conservative Union Inc?
American Conservative Union Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Conservative Union Inc operate?
American Conservative Union Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana.
What is American Conservative Union Inc's EIN?
American Conservative Union Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0810813. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
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