American Exploration and Production Council Inc
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American Exploration and Production Council Inc at a glance
In short: American Exploration and Production Council Inc gave $500K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $167K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +733.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $166,667
- +455.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $7,922,539
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Exploration and Production Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Right Vote Inc ($250K). Together the top 3 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Exploration and Production Council Inc gives
- Giving grew 1251% 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 $24K (2022) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Right Vote Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Montana Policy Action Billings, MT | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| American Conservation Coalition Appleton, WI | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $7,922,539 | $9,009,432 | $9,654,617 | $500,000 | 3 | $319,432 |
| 2023 | $7,588,757 | $7,144,780 | $6,478,344 | $60,000 | 2 | $177,613 |
| 2022 | $6,177,072 | $6,118,944 | $5,280,098 | $24,000 | 1 | $194 |
| 2021 | $3,854,447 | $3,454,624 | $3,355,710 | $37,000 | 2 | $194 |
| 2020 | $2,749,750 | $3,056,407 | $2,797,988 | — | — | $298 |
About American Exploration and Production Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Exploration and Production Council Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $319K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Exploration and Production Council Inc is led by Anne Bradbury, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 36 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Bradbury
President & CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$945K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Travis D. Stice
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Denney
Director of Regulatory Affairs
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $219K (2024)
Barton Cahir
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Christmann IV
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Tillman
Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Olds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Muncrief
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Jorden
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Rice
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan McCracken
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Greager
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hardy Murchison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pigott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Loweth
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Waits
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Doyle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Bryksa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herb Vogel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Walter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Hutson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Valdez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Degner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Lalicker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Reinhart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ellis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Dell'osso
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Lyons
Vice President & Government Affairs
Vice President & Communications → Vice President & Government Affairs, 2021
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$320K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Wendy Kirchoff
Senior Vice President & Regulatory Policy
Vice President & Regulatory Policy → Senior Vice President & Regulatory Policy, 2024
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$259K (2021) → $456K (2024)
Mark Bednar
Vice President & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$323K (2024)
Parker Kasmer
Vice President & Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$284K (2024)
Former officers (29)
- Former: Elizabeth Bowman (2020–2023) — Vice President & Communications
- Former: William J. Way (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Domenic J. Dell'osso (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ian Dundas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Gatto (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rich Dealy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Quinn (2022–2023) — Manager & Government Affairs
- Former: Barton R. Brookman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Cutt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Schuessler (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Bennett (2021) — Director
- Former: Brad Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher Woosley (2020) — Director
- Former: Dan O Dinges (2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Hager (2020) — Director
- Former: David Wood (2020) — Director
- Former: Donnie Moore (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Suttles (2020) — Director
- Former: Frank J Patterson (2020) — Director
- Former: Jay Ottoson (2020) — Director
- Former: John P McGinnis (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Burford (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark S Berg (2020) — Director
- Former: Matt Gallagher (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Palmer (2020) — Director
- Former: Staale Gjervik (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Leach (2020) — Director
- Former: Tommy Nusz (2020) — Director
- Former: Victor Bruce Thompson (2020) — Past President
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 $1.2M, to Anne Bradbury (President and CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Exploration and Production Council Inc
How much does American Exploration and Production Council Inc give each year?
American Exploration and Production Council Inc gave $500K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is American Exploration and Production Council Inc's typical grant size?
American Exploration and Production Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $166,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Exploration and Production Council Inc give grants?
American Exploration and Production Council Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (40%) and Wisconsin (10%).
Does American Exploration and Production Council Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Exploration and Production Council Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Exploration and Production Council Inc?
American Exploration and Production Council Inc reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What is American Exploration and Production Council Inc's EIN?
American Exploration and Production Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1042125. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- 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 2020–2024
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