American Energy Institute
The American Energy Institute exists to inform the national discussion about energy and the environment, as well as advocate for policies that promote economic freedom and advance the human condition.
American Energy Institute at a glance
In short: American Energy Institute gave $407K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $407,000
- +562.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,750
- +65.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Total assets
- $400,645
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barbers Hill ISD ($220K). Together the top 4 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Energy Institute gives
- Giving grew 7390% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $407K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $407K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barbers Hill ISD Mont Belvieu, TX | Provide funds for for purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles | $220,000 |
| Pasadena ISD Pasadena, TX | Provide funds for for purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles | $110,000 |
| Denton ISD Denton, TX | Provide funds for for purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles | $55,000 |
| Leander ISD Leander, TX | Provide funds for for purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,645 | $834,662 | $1,057,862 | $407,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $622,326 | $468,158 | $364,492 | $61,435 | 1 |
| 2022 | $515,888 | $311,545 | $20,095 | — | — |
| 2021 | $224,438 | $225,159 | $17,882 | $5,434 | 1 |
About American Energy Institute
Based on IRS filings
American Energy Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wimberley, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $407K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Energy Institute is led by Jason A. Isaac, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason A. Isaac
President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$180K (2023) → $255K (2024)
Ken Morgan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Love
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Troxclair
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Milloy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $255K, to Jason a Isaac (President).
Frequently asked questions about American Energy Institute
How much does American Energy Institute give each year?
American Energy Institute gave $407K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
What is American Energy Institute's typical grant size?
American Energy Institute's median grant in 2024 was $82,500, and its average grant was $101,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Energy Institute give grants?
American Energy Institute gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does American Energy Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Energy Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Energy Institute?
American Energy Institute reported $401K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $835K.
What is American Energy Institute?
American Energy Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wimberley, TX. It holds $401K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Energy Institute's EIN?
American Energy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3862000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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