American Edge
THE ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED PRIMARILY TO FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF U.S. CITIZENS BY ENGAGING IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY.
Key facts about American Edge
- EIN
- 84-3837074
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $13,750
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,126,341
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who American Edge funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for American Edge's 18 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (55%), Virginia (15%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
-61.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$248K
-21.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-21.1% YoY
About American Edge
Based on IRS filings
American Edge is a nonprofit organization, based in VIENNA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $248K. Net investment income was $118K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,126,341 | $16,007,722 | $14,884,311 |
| Revenue | $24,117,533 | $31,904,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Expenses | $33,954,950 | $30,413,835 | $46,758,482 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $117,533 | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include USPAACC (c3) ($40,000), Financial Services Innovation Coalition ($35,000), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ($15,000).
| 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 STPAUL, 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS KELLY | CEO | 40 | $295,500 |
| BRAD SMITH | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 3 | $60,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER CARNEY | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 3 | $60,000 |
| SUSANA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | $60,000 |
| AMY GILBERT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Edge?
As of 2024, American Edge holds $6.1M in total assets with $24.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $248K in 2024.
Where does American Edge operate?
American Edge has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Edge award?
In 2024, American Edge awarded 18 grants totaling $248K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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