AMERICAN CULTURE FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE LIVES OF AMERICANS BY EQUIPPING COMMUNITY LEADERS, ACTIVISTS AND POLICY MAKERS WITH STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AND PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND FREE-MARKET ENTERPRISE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$316K
-48.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
-30.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$150K
+38.2% YoY
About American Culture Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Culture Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $315,770 | $615,096 | $54,005 |
| Revenue | $3,421,080 | $1,999,687 | $695,756 |
| Expenses | $3,868,219 | $1,730,413 | $689,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hall of Giants the Entrepreneurs That Made America ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HALL OF GIANTS THE ENTREPRENEURS THAT MADE AMERICA CHICAGO, IL | GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES. | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TILLMAN | CHAIRMAN AND CEO | 1 | — |
| MARK MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CRAIG MANSKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DICK WEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Culture Foundation?
American Culture Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $316K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Culture Foundation?
As of 2024, American Culture Foundation holds $316K in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $150K in 2024.
Where does American Culture Foundation operate?
American Culture Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Culture Foundation award?
In 2024, American Culture Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $150K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Culture Foundation's EIN?
American Culture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4206354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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