American Future Fund
American Future Fund works to promote conservative free market principles to the citizens of America.
American Future Fund at a glance
In short: American Future Fund gave $106K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,752
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,251
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $967,382
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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 Future Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Future Fund - Florida ($87K). Together the top 3 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (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 Future Fund gives
- Giving fell 76% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2023) to $448K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Future Fund - Florida Urbandale, IA | General Support | $87,252 |
| Empower Iowa Fund West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Patriots Foundation Urbandale, IA | General Support | $8,500 |
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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 | $967,382 | $758,224 | $971,434 | $105,752 | 3 | $8,224 |
| 2023 | $1,180,592 | $589,413 | $834,556 | $47,000 | 1 | $11,150 |
| 2022 | $1,425,735 | $485,398 | $908,813 | $141,500 | 2 | $1,898 |
| 2021 | $1,849,149 | $360,138 | $962,210 | $447,700 | 2 | $2,138 |
| 2020 | $2,451,220 | $2,504,894 | $3,368,308 | $277,500 | 2 | $4,884 |
About American Future Fund
Based on IRS filings
American Future Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $967K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $106K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Future Fund is led by Lindsay Gerber, President, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay Gerber
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Robertson
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Future Fund
How much does American Future Fund give each year?
American Future Fund gave $106K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
What is American Future Fund's typical grant size?
American Future Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,251, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Future Fund give grants?
American Future Fund gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Urbandale, IA (2 grants).
Does American Future Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Future Fund'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 Future Fund?
American Future Fund reported $967K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $758K.
What is American Future Fund?
American Future Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $967K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Future Fund's EIN?
American Future Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0620554. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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