American Independent Business Alliance
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American Independent Business Alliance at a glance
In short: American Independent Business Alliance gave $91K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,725
- +1491.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,363
- +695.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,363
- Total assets
- $21,578
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Independent Business Alliance
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Independent Business Alliance
Who American Independent Business Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Simba ($72K). Together the top 2 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Independent Business Alliance gives
- Giving fell 59% 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 $6K (2023) to $306K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simba Spokane, WA | Operating Expenses | $71,725 |
| Legacy Learners Springfield, VA | Operating Expenses | $19,000 |
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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 | $21,578 | $139,449 | $136,996 | $90,725 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $20,871 | $61,117 | $77,999 | $5,700 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $39,529 | $248,743 | $283,752 | $138,750 | 2 | $3 |
| 2021 | $93,346 | $333,554 | $393,907 | $219,933 | 4 | $22 |
| 2020 | $167,966 | $531,948 | $415,033 | $306,026 | 2 | $14 |
About American Independent Business Alliance
Based on IRS filings
American Independent Business Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wayland MA, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $91K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Independent Business Alliance is led by Laurence Hammel, President & Secretary on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurence Hammel
President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Peebles
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Tom Lowenburg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Spiller
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shuman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Laury Hammel (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Theodora Skeadas (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kathleen Roark (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Barr (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Colin Murray (2020–2021) — President
- Former: George Farah (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristen Lavelett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Alice Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Melancon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Rubenstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristi Streiffert (2020) — President
- Former: Lilian Brislen (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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $57K, to Derek Peebles (Director).
Frequently asked questions about American Independent Business Alliance
How much does American Independent Business Alliance give each year?
American Independent Business Alliance gave $91K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is American Independent Business Alliance?
American Independent Business Alliance reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What is American Independent Business Alliance?
American Independent Business Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wayland MA, MA. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Independent Business Alliance operate?
American Independent Business Alliance has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington.
What is American Independent Business Alliance's EIN?
American Independent Business Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1602447. 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 January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 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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