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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+453.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$65K
About American Energy Action
Based on IRS filings
American Energy Action is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,387,616 | $2,056,278 | $396,732 |
| Revenue | $15,355,819 | $4,745,000 | $8,782,500 |
| Expenses | $6,024,481 | $3,085,454 | $11,606,986 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for Voter Information ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL WELFARE | $65,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL MUSSER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SARAH WEBSTER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| TOM STARRS | TREASURER | 5.5 | — |
| JC SANDBERG | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Energy Action?
American Energy Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Energy Action?
As of 2024, American Energy Action holds $11.4M in total assets with $15.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $65K in 2024.
Where does American Energy Action operate?
American Energy Action has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Ohio.
What size grants does American Energy Action award?
In 2024, American Energy Action awarded 1 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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