American Exceptionalism Institute
The organization engaged in public communications and issue education activities related to national security, the protection of life, and tax and spending issues.
American Exceptionalism Institute at a glance
In short: American Exceptionalism Institute gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $212K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,911,500
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $212,389
- -73.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Total assets
- $2,247
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Exceptionalism Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was More Choices America ($800K). Together the top 9 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 38 (24%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Exceptionalism Institute gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2025) to $11.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| More Choices America Sheridan, WY | General Support | $800,000 |
| Defend US PAC Alexandria, VA | General Support | $529,000 |
| Americans United for Values Washingtin, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Advancing America First Alexandrai, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hope in Action PAC Monroe, LA | General Support | $95,000 |
| Texans for Freedom Hudson, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Stand for US PAC Austin, TX | General Support | $45,000 |
| Conservative Policy Project Washington, DC | General Support | $22,500 |
| Oklahoma Grassroots Conserv Alexandria, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,247 | $1,366,225 | $2,383,597 | $1,911,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,019,619 | $2,878,986 | $2,520,955 | $2,412,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $661,588 | $11,668,999 | $11,940,095 | $10,120,516 | 16 |
| 2022 | $932,684 | $8,055,400 | $7,165,377 | $5,420,000 | 6 |
| 2020 | $917,469 | $13,000,000 | $12,085,266 | $11,000,000 | 4 |
About American Exceptionalism Institute
Based on IRS filings
American Exceptionalism Institute is a public charity 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.
Focus Areas
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 public charity 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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