American Exceptionalism Institute

Foundation · Grantmaker Alexandria, VA EIN: 82-1152730

The organization engaged in public communications and issue education activities related to national security, the protection of life, and tax and spending issues.

Key facts about American Exceptionalism Institute

In short: American Exceptionalism Institute gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $212K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
82-1152730
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,911,500
Grants made (2025)
9
Average grant
$212,389
Median grant
$95,000
Total assets
$2,247
Primary geography
Wyoming (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2K

-99.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

-20.8% YoY

Grant Count

9

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$212K

-73.6% YoY

How American Exceptionalism Institute gives

  • Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About American Exceptionalism Institute

Based on IRS filings

American Exceptionalism Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of all 9 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonAlexandriaArlingtonOmahaSheridanAlexandraiAtlantaAustinChicagoGulfportHerndonHudsonLas VegasMonroeOklahoma CityThornvilleWarrentonWashingtin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M4 grants20206 grants202216 grants20233 grants20249 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

More Choices America: $800KMore Choices America$800KDefend US PAC: $529KDefend US PAC$529KAmericans United for Values: $250KAmericans United for Values$250KAdvancing America First: $100KAdvancing America First$100KHope in Action PAC: $95KHope in Action PAC$95KTexans for Freedom: $50KTexans for Freedom$50KStand for US PAC: $45KStand for US PAC$45KConservative Policy Project: $23KConservative Policy Project$23KOklahoma Grassroots Conserv: $20KOklahoma Grassroots Conserv$20K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K4$50–100K5$100–250K7$250–500K7$500K–1M9$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
More Choices America Sheridan, WYGeneral Support$800,000
Defend US PAC Alexandria, VAGeneral Support$529,000
Americans United for Values Washingtin, DCGeneral Support$250,000
Advancing America First Alexandrai, VAGeneral Support$100,000
Hope in Action PAC Monroe, LAGeneral Support$95,000
Texans for Freedom Hudson, WIGeneral Support$50,000
Stand for US PAC Austin, TXGeneral Support$45,000
Conservative Policy Project Washington, DCGeneral Support$22,500
Oklahoma Grassroots Conserv Alexandria, VAGeneral Support$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M20202022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,247$1,019,619$661,588
Revenue$1,366,225$2,878,986$11,668,999
Expenses$2,383,597$2,520,955$11,940,095
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Exceptionalism Institute is led by Wayne Ducote, Chairman on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Wayne Ducote

    Chairman

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Justin Myers (2020) — Chairman

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Exceptionalism Institute

How much does American Exceptionalism Institute give each year?

American Exceptionalism Institute gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 3 grants.

What is American Exceptionalism Institute's typical grant size?

American Exceptionalism Institute's median grant in 2025 was $95,000, and its average grant was $212,389, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Exceptionalism Institute give grants?

American Exceptionalism Institute's top state is Wyoming, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (34%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).

Does American Exceptionalism Institute give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of American Exceptionalism Institute's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Who are American Exceptionalism Institute's largest grantees?

American Exceptionalism Institute's largest 2025 grantees include More Choices America ($800,000), Defend US PAC ($529,000) and Americans United for Values ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is American Exceptionalism Institute?

American Exceptionalism Institute reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.

What is American Exceptionalism Institute?

American Exceptionalism Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.

What is American Exceptionalism Institute's EIN?

American Exceptionalism Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1152730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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