American Energy Action
American Energy Action (AEA) is organized to promote social welfare within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, including but not limited to, educating the public and raising awareness of the issues affecting clean energy, advocating for policies necessary for the economic, social, and environmental benefits of clean energy, and holding elected officials and policy makers accountable for their positions on clean energy issues.
American Energy Action at a glance
In short: American Energy Action gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $65,000
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $11,387,616
- +453.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Energy Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Voter Information ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How American Energy Action gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $65K (2024) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Voter Information Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,387,616 | $15,355,819 | $6,024,481 | $65,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2,056,278 | $4,745,000 | $3,085,454 | — | — |
| 2022 | $396,732 | $8,782,500 | $11,606,986 | $90,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $3,221,218 | $5,038,400 | $3,320,939 | $350,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $1,503,757 | $4,353,950 | $4,822,817 | $1,553,000 | 8 |
About American Energy Action
Based on IRS filings
American Energy Action is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Energy Action's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phil Musser
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jc Sandberg
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Starrs
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amy Farrell (2020–2021) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until 4/2021
- Former: Steve Caminati (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 5/2021
- Former: Jason Clark (2021) — Temporary Treasurer
- Former: Rob Collins (2020) — Executive Director
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 Energy Action
How much does American Energy Action give each year?
American Energy Action gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Energy Action?
American Energy Action reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.4M.
What is American Energy Action?
American Energy Action is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Energy Action operate?
American Energy Action has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Ohio.
What is American Energy Action's EIN?
American Energy Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2212257. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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