American Geosciences Institute Foundation
To assist The American Geoscience Institute in fulfilling its goals to encourage the advancement of the geological sciences as an integrated field of scientific and professional endeavor in the broadest sense for the public good and the education of our people.
American Geosciences Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: American Geosciences Institute Foundation gave $5.2M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5.2M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,152,916
- +1764.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,152,916
- +1764.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,152,916
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Geosciences Institute Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Geosciences Institute Foundation
Who American Geosciences Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Geosciences Institute ($5.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Geosciences Institute Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1197% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2018 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2020) to $5.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Geosciences Institute Alexandria, VA | Outreach, education, and AGI Center for Geoscience and Society | $5,152,916 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $235,070 | $5,164,759 | $5,152,916 | 1 | $219,153 |
| 2021 | $5,596,974 | $323,738 | $320,327 | $276,400 | 1 | $306,240 |
| 2020 | $5,403,854 | $206,744 | $344,413 | $252,000 | 1 | $146,807 |
| 2019 | $5,272,152 | $716,894 | $459,294 | $397,324 | 1 | $156,029 |
| 2018 | $4,577,579 | $879,037 | $387,734 | $932,562 | 1 | $198,415 |
About American Geosciences Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Geosciences Institute Foundation is a public charity, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.2M. Net investment income was $219K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Geosciences Institute Foundation is led by Daniel D Domeracki, Chair & Executive Director since 2019 (on filings since 2018); none of the 41 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Daniel D Domeracki
Chair & Executive Director
Chair → Chair & Executive Director, 2019
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alma Hale Paty
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berry H Tew Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C Scott Cameron
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandler Wilhelm
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles G Groat
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elwyn C Griffiths
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G Warfield Hobbs IV
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack C Threet
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H Painter
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W Handschy
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan F van Sant
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey J Heppermann
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M Erich
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A Adamick
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A Willott
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John N Seitz
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kane C Weiner
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M Ray Thomasson
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C Forrest
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Baranovic
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick A Way
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Weimer
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter D Carragher
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla C Grew
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Lee Hopkins
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard M Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fryklund
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott W Tinker
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R Bell
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E Scoulios
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E Crain
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E Gipson
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce S Appelbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Amundson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J Chisholm
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark W Shuster
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2019
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M Cassiani
Secretary
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A Van Wie
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lawrence P Wilding (2018–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kate Miller (2018–2019) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick Leahy (2018) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2022. "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 Geosciences Institute Foundation
How much does American Geosciences Institute Foundation give each year?
American Geosciences Institute Foundation gave $5.2M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $276K across 1 grant.
Where does American Geosciences Institute Foundation operate?
American Geosciences Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is American Geosciences Institute Foundation's EIN?
American Geosciences Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1361803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2022.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- 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 February 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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