American Culture Project
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American Culture Project at a glance
In short: American Culture Project reported $675 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $675 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,389,880
- +765.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,040,847
- +175.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,302
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,825,637
- +118.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Culture Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How American Culture Project gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $675 (2024) to $212K (2020). In 2024 it reported $675 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government Accountability Alliance Chicago, IL | General Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,389,880 | $4,040,847 | $2,825,637 | $675 | Total only | $9,302 |
| 2023 | $160,616 | $1,464,669 | $1,295,962 | $150,000 | 1 | $16,124 |
| 2022 | $25,669 | $1,056,110 | $1,107,130 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $52,105 | $1,023,300 | $964,303 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $90,187 | $1,121,500 | $1,416,343 | $212,074 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Culture Project
Based on IRS filings
American Culture Project is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $675 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Culture Project 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
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Manske
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Weiss
Director
On filings since 2021
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 Project
How much does American Culture Project give each year?
American Culture Project reported $675 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is American Culture Project?
American Culture Project reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is American Culture Project?
American Culture Project is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Culture Project operate?
American Culture Project has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is American Culture Project's EIN?
American Culture Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1575590. 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 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- 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
Live grants for the work American Culture Project funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Norway Area Community Foundation: Field of Interest Program Grants Up to US $7,232 · Due October 30, 2026
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