American Culture Foundation
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.
American Culture Foundation at a glance
In short: American Culture Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $315,770
- -48.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Culture Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hall of Giants the Entrepreneurs That Made America ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $217K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Giants the Entrepreneurs That Made America Chicago, IL | Grant to other organization that shares the same principles. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,770 | $3,421,080 | $3,868,219 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $615,096 | $1,999,687 | $1,730,413 | $217,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $54,005 | $695,756 | $689,794 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $204,575 | $614,195 | $622,216 | — | — |
| 2020 | $55,686 | $426,008 | $357,230 | — | — |
About American Culture Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Culture Foundation is a public charity, 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 grant totaling $150K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Culture Foundation is led by John Tillman, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tillman
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Manske
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Weiss
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Jacob (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristina Rasmussen (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Culture Foundation
How much does American Culture Foundation give each year?
American Culture Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $217K across 2 grants.
How large is American Culture Foundation?
American Culture Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
Where does American Culture Foundation operate?
American Culture Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Virginia, Wisconsin.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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