American Edge
American Edge is a public charity based in Vienna, Virginia. It describes itself as a coalition that promotes American technology and innovation as important to the nation’s economic health, national security, and individual freedoms.
American Edge at a glance
In short: American Edge gave $248K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in District of Columbia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,500
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,750
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,126,341
- -61.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Edge
- Contact
Mailing address: 8300 Boone Blvd Suite 500, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (202) 342-6000
Website: https://americanedgeproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Edge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USPAACC (c3) ($40K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C., and 15% went to recipients in Virginia. Other leading recipient states were Arizona (6%), Minnesota (4%), and Texas (4%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the locations where grant-funded work took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Edge open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $314K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USPAACC (c3) Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Financial Services Innovation Coalition Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Vienna, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Center for Individual Freedom Fairfax, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Arizona Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity St. Paul, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ser Jobs for Progress National Irving, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Latino Coalition Kansas City, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Innovation & Empowerment Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,126,341 | $24,117,533 | $33,954,950 | $247,500 | 18 | $117,533 |
| 2023 | $16,007,722 | $31,904,000 | $30,413,835 | $313,500 | 18 | — |
| 2022 | $14,884,311 | $47,500,000 | $46,758,482 | $107,500 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $13,719,812 | $34,025,000 | $21,608,208 | $277,500 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $1,282,077 | $4,000,000 | $2,717,923 | $100,000 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the benefits of American technology through education and advocacy. Its website describes work focused on technology’s economic contributions, the role of digital platforms in supporting businesses, preserving an open and accessible internet, and the relationship between technology and national security. It also advocates for policy approaches it says will maintain U.S. innovation leadership.
Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council says it promotes entrepreneurship and protects small businesses through advocacy, research, and educational campaigns. The National Black Chamber of Commerce says it works to economically empower and sustain African American communities through entrepreneurship and economic activity. The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce says it supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and business expansion in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not American Edge’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, American Edge reported 18 grants totaling $247,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $40,000 to USPAACC and $35,000 to the Financial Services Innovation Coalition, both for general support. Other listed awards included $15,000 each to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, the Center for Individual Freedom, and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. The remaining listed grants included $10,000 to the Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, SER Jobs for Progress National, Latino Coalition, Partnership for Innovation & Empowerment, National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Minority Chamber of Congress Foundation. The Market Institute received $7,500.
The organization’s 2023 filing states that it maintains ongoing contact with grantees to monitor how grants and contributions are used.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas Kelly as CEO; Brad Smith as director and president; Christopher Carney as director and secretary; Susana Martinez as director; and Amy Gilbert as treasurer.
American Edge is led by Douglas Kelly, CEO on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Kelly
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2022) → $296K (2024)
Brad Smith
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Christopher Carney
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Susana Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Amy Gilbert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $296K, to Douglas Kelly (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Edge
How much does American Edge give each year?
American Edge gave $248K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $314K across 18 grants.
What is American Edge's typical grant size?
American Edge's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Edge that year got $20K on average.
Where does American Edge give grants?
American Edge gives mostly in District of Columbia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants).
Does American Edge give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Edge's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Edge's largest grantees?
American Edge's largest 2024 grantees include USPAACC (c3) ($40,000), Financial Services Innovation Coalition ($35,000) and Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Edge?
American Edge reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.1M.
What does American Edge fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the benefits of American technology through education and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Edge?
American Edge has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check americanedgeproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Edge's EIN?
American Edge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3837074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). American Edge funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-edge-morg_13b72236b9dd4903931bc0b3ff57ecbd
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