THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND SUPPORTERS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING LIBERTY, INCREASING INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING FREE ENTERPRISE. AEI PURSUES THESE IDEALS THROUGH INDEPENDENT THINKING AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF RESEARCH AND EXPOSITION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$353.1M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+700.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+300.0% YoY
About American Enterprise Institute for Public
Based on IRS filings
American Enterprise Institute for Public is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $353.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $7.0M.
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 | $353,111,569 | $348,427,115 | $346,443,499 |
| Revenue | $67,952,475 | $53,808,205 | $69,385,964 |
| Expenses | $71,020,416 | $66,819,074 | $60,624,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,963,897 | $4,179,425 | $8,934,902 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Chicago ($150,000), Renew Democracy Initiative ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
| RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE NEW YORK, NY | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEHDAD EGHBALI | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| BOB MURLEY | BD OF TRUSTEES - AS OF 3/2024 | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER B GALVIN | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| CLIFFORD S ASNESS | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| DANIEL A D'ANIELLO | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| DEEPA JAVERI | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| EDWARD B RUST JR | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| FRANK J HANNA | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY S REHNERT | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| HARLAN CROW | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| HARVEY GOLUB | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JOANNA F JONSSON | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JOHN A LUKE JR | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JOHN K HURLEY | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| KEVIN B ROLLINS | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY O DENNIS | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| MARC S LIPSCHULTZ | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| MARTIN C ELTRICH III | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW K ROSE | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| PAT NEAL | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| PETER H COORS | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| RAVENEL B CURRY III | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| RICHARD DEVOS | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| ROBERT DOAR | PRESIDENT | 40 | $1,052,158 |
| ROBERT GREENHILL | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| ROSS PEROT JR | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE RICHARD B CHENEY | BD OF TRUSTEES - UNTIL 3/24 | 1 | — |
| TULLY M FRIEDMAN | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| WILL WEATHERFORD | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM H WALTON | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| WILSON H TAYLOR | BD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JASON W BERTSCH | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $460,768 |
| KAZUKI KO - VICE PRESIDENT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $223,725 |
| JOHN CUSEY - SENIOR VICE | PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 40 | $265,835 |
| KORI SCHAKE | DIRECTOR, FDP | 40 | $358,140 |
| MATTHEW CONTINETTI | DIRECTOR, DOMESTIC POLICY | 40 | $239,205 |
| MICHAEL R STRAIN | DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC POLICY | 40 | $328,909 |
| RYAN STREETER - DIRECTOR | DOMESTIC POLICY - TO 8/23 | 40 | $187,672 |
| SUZANNE B GERSHOWITZ - SENIOR VICE | PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $326,379 |
| YUVAL LEVIN | DIRECTOR, SCCS | 40 | $375,116 |
| ADAM WHITE | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $270,508 |
| DANIELLE PLETKA | DISTINGUISHED SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $270,610 |
| FREDERICK HESS - SENIOR | FELLOW & DIRECTOR, EDUCATION | 40 | $247,154 |
| JAMES PETHOKOUKIS | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $250,508 |
| NICHOLAS EBERSTADT | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $319,408 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Enterprise Institute for Public?
American Enterprise Institute for Public is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $353.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Enterprise Institute for Public?
As of 2024, American Enterprise Institute for Public holds $353.1M in total assets with $68.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $160K in 2024.
Where does American Enterprise Institute for Public operate?
American Enterprise Institute for Public has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia.
What size grants does American Enterprise Institute for Public award?
In 2024, American Enterprise Institute for Public awarded 2 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Enterprise Institute for Public's EIN?
American Enterprise Institute for Public's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0218495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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