American Energy Alliance
American Energy Alliance (AEA) is an educational advocacy and grassroots organization. AEA is related to the institute for energy research (IER). AEA's mission is to enlist, educate, and empower energy consumers to encourage policymakers to support policies that lead to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy.
American Energy Alliance at a glance
- Total assets
- $716,367
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,358,727
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $13,506
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,378,983
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Energy Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $752K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Club for Growth Washington, DC | Program and Supporting Services. | $752,000 |
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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 | $716,367 | $2,358,727 | $2,378,983 | — | — | $13,506 |
| 2023 | $850,518 | $2,456,420 | $2,548,715 | — | — | $8,998 |
| 2022 | $887,792 | $3,304,802 | $3,624,625 | $752,000 | 1 | $71 |
| 2021 | $1,295,350 | $1,912,817 | $2,178,358 | — | — | $71 |
| 2020 | $1,277,182 | $1,642,210 | $1,441,702 | — | — | $80 |
About American Energy Alliance
Based on IRS filings
American Energy Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $716K in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Energy Alliance is led by Robert L. Bradley Jr., Chief Executive Officer & Founder since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L. Bradley Jr.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Ier Chief Executive Officer & Founder → Chief Executive Officer & Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Thomas J. Pyle
President
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Wayne Gable
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Clarkson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Kerpen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wallace
Senior Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Dustin B. Deberry
Vice President Development
Director of Donor Relations → Vice President Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$73K (2021) → $57K (2024)
Kenny Stein
Vice President Policy
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Peterson (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $239K, to Thomas J Pyle (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Energy Alliance
How large is American Energy Alliance?
American Energy Alliance reported $716K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is American Energy Alliance?
American Energy Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $716K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Energy Alliance operate?
American Energy Alliance has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Energy Alliance's EIN?
American Energy Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2731617. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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