American Gas Association
The American Gas Association (AGA) is a Washington, DC-based public charity that represents more than 200 energy companies providing natural gas service to Americans. Founded in 1918, it advocates for natural gas utilities and supports member companies through policy work, industry information, and programs related to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas.
American Gas Association at a glance
In short: American Gas Association gave $593K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $593,042
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,442
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $56,935,833
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Gas Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 N Capitol St Nw 450, Washington, DC 20001-1503
Phone: (202) 824-7000
Website: https://aga.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Gas Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coloradans for Energy Access ($50K). Together the top 10 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 151 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to DC (44%), Colorado (20%), Maryland (7%), Virginia (6%), and California (4%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Gas Association open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $521K (2022) to $624K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $593K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coloradans for Energy Access Denver, CO | Support | $50,000 |
| NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures Denver, CO | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Naruc Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $28,500 |
| Independent Petroleum Assoc of America Washington, DC | Support | $26,250 |
| Common Ground Alliance Alexandria, VA | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| CSA Group Independence, OH | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| National Association of Counties Bethesda, MD | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Republican Attorneys General Association Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| International Code Council Inc Country Club Hills, IL | Sponsorship | $22,500 |
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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 | $56,935,833 | $42,322,560 | $42,944,466 | $593,042 | 34 | $2,232,385 |
| 2023 | $58,063,253 | $42,058,362 | $41,141,078 | $566,858 | 32 | $1,378,649 |
| 2022 | $59,928,098 | $36,724,829 | $36,971,511 | $520,935 | 26 | $657,361 |
| 2021 | $54,599,533 | $35,694,026 | $34,995,470 | $624,065 | 30 | $1,171,991 |
| 2020 | $48,172,266 | $32,533,471 | $30,927,928 | $547,950 | 29 | $1,159,675 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AGA’s stated mission is to develop and advocate for informed, innovative, and durable policy that fulfills the nation’s energy needs, environmental aspirations, and economic potential. It also says it provides solutions to help members safely and securely deliver reliable and affordable natural gas and advanced fuels.
Its stated program areas include Safety, Operations, Engineering and Security; Governmental Affairs and Public Policy; and Membership and Strategic Development. The association describes activities such as developing operational materials and best practices, preparing testimony and comments, lobbying on behalf of the industry and its customers, and providing opportunities for member interaction.
Among 2024 grantees, Coloradans for Energy Access describes itself as a coalition supporting access to natural gas in homes and businesses. Common Ground Alliance says it works to prevent damage to underground utility infrastructure and protect people who live and work near it. The International Code Council describes its mission as protecting public safety through modern building codes and standards. Other grantees describe work in economic and political discussion (The Economic Club of Washington DC), energy technology commercialization and education (Energy Solutions Center), and education and outreach for state energy officials (NASEO Institute).
Grantmaking
AGA reported 34 grants totaling $593,042 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Listed purposes include support and sponsorships.
The largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Coloradans for Energy Access for support and the NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures for sponsorship. Other notable grants included $30,000 to the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition for sponsorship, $28,500 to NARUC for sponsorship, and $25,000 each to Common Ground Alliance, CSA Group, the National Association of Counties, and the Republican Attorneys General Association for sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kurt Adams, Kevin Akers, David H. Anderson, David P. Bauer, Robert F. Beard, Tonya Berry, Dave Bonenberger, and Kelcey A. Brown as directors. It lists Lonnie Bellar as a former director.
American Gas Association is led by Karen Harbert, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 11 of 59 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Harbert
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$2.1M (2020) → $4M (2024)
Jerry Norcia
Chair
Second Vice Chair → First Vice Chair, 2023
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blue Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Anderson
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David P. Bauer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis P. Vermillion
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Leopold
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffry M. Householder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Akers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linden Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kipp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Innocenzo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole A. Kivisto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Beard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Drury
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D. Westhoven
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franklyn D. Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrick J. Rochow
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelcey A. Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Orsen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Huwar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Cawley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen S. Haller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim C. Hanemann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard P. Singh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy D. Garza
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan A. Shell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Meissner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hesselbach
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian R. Weisker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Huskilson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Bonenberger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Y. Kerr II
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Forline
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Lamb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Leger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Librera
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie R. Raymond
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Berry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Sames
Former Senior Vice President, Safety, Ops, Eng & Security
Senior Vice President, O & E → Senior Vice President, Safety, Ops, Eng & Security, 2023
Senior Vice President, Safety, Ops, Eng & Security → Former Senior Vice President, Safety, Ops, Eng & Security, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$471K (2020) → $477K (2024)
George Lowe
Vice President & Government Relations
Senior Vice President Government Relations → Vice President & Government Relations, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$436K (2020) → $522K (2024)
Jennifer O'Shea
Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $365K (2024)
Lori Traweek
Former Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Former Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$849K (2020) → $457K (2024)
Edith Naegele
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Vice President & Corp Secretary → Vice President & Corporate Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $507K (2024)
Terri Oliva
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$178K (2021) → $568K (2024)
Michael Murray
General Counsel
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$568K (2022) → $570K (2024)
Richard Meyer
Vice President, Energy Markets, Analysis & Standards
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$338K (2022) → $356K (2024)
Susan Forrester
Vice President, Advocacy & Outreach
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$326K (2022) → $345K (2024)
Andrew Lu
Vice President, Safety, Ops & Engineering
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$343K (2024)
Lonnie E. Bellar
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Weintraub
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sid McAnnally
Second Vice Chair
Director → Second Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Yates
First Vice Chair
Director → Second Vice Chair, 2023
Second Vice Chair → First Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudolph L. Wynter Jr.
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin Michael Carroll
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (42)
- Former: Robert Frenzel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Sitherwood (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Megan Dunn (2021–2023) — Vice President & Talent Operations
- Former: Andy Hesselbach (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: James Y. Kerr II (2023) — Director
- Former: Adam L. Wright (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Arun Banskota (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Slater (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Hardardt (2020–2022) — Former Chief Financial & Administrator Officer
- Former: Kimberly S. Greene (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Paul W. Nester (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert C. Rowe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott E. Doyle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William J. Akley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly S. Watson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles A. Freni Jr. (2022) — Director
- Former: D. Jason Sharpe (2022) — Director
- Former: John Larsen (2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Matthews (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles S. Warrington (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig E. White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David M. Daly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Almaraz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Gardner (2020–2021) — Vice President & Corp Secretary
- Former: James P. Laurito (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John P. Hester (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Hamrock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Murray (2020–2021) — General Counsel
- Former: Richard J. Mark (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tj Szelistowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Badar Khan (2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Hansen (2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia K. Poppe (2021) — Director
- Former: Sue Forrester (2021) — Vice President, Advocacy & Outreach
- Former: Brian Caudill (2020) — Managing Director, Governmental Affairs & Public P
- Former: David Robbins (2020) — Director
- Former: John McAvoy (2020) — Director
- Former: Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee (2020) — Director
- Former: Pamela Lacey (2020) — Chief Regulatory Counsel
- Former: Pierce H. Norton II (2020) — Director
- Former: Ross W. Turrini (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Kristjansson (2020) — Director
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 $4.0M, to Karen Harbert (President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Gas Association
How much does American Gas Association give each year?
American Gas Association gave $593K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $567K across 32 grants.
What is American Gas Association's typical grant size?
American Gas Association's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,442, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Gas Association that year got $11K on average.
Where does American Gas Association give grants?
American Gas Association's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (20%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does American Gas Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on American Gas Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (28 grants) and "Support" (6 grants).
Who are American Gas Association's largest grantees?
American Gas Association's largest 2024 grantees include Coloradans for Energy Access ($50,000), NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures ($50,000) and National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Gas Association?
American Gas Association reported $56.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.3M.
What does American Gas Association fund?
AGA’s stated mission is to develop and advocate for informed, innovative, and durable policy that fulfills the nation’s energy needs, environmental aspirations, and economic potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Gas Association?
American Gas Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aga.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Gas Association's EIN?
American Gas Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-0431590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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