American Independent Media
American Independent Media (AIM) is a progressive media organization that produces news and information content regarding government and politics.
American Independent Media at a glance
In short: American Independent Media gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $598K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,195,000
- +248.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $597,500
- +74.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $597,500
- Total assets
- $579,053
- +39.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Independent Media funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Votevets Action Fund Inc ($745K). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2023) to $1.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Votevets Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $745,000 |
| Democracy Matters Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $450,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579,053 | $35,690,000 | $35,373,728 | $1,195,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $414,585 | $5,550,000 | $5,225,059 | $342,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $75,238 | $19,550,125 | $19,673,959 | $1,779,500 | 1 |
About American Independent Media
Based on IRS filings
American Independent Media is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Independent Media is led by Joe Conason, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Conason
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Paul Dinino
Chair
Treasurer → Chair & Treasurer, 2023
Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ari Rabin-Havt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesss Floyd
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar Martinez
CFO
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $11K (2024)
Ilyse Hogue
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa McBride
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ankit Desai (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Beychok (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Eva Kemp (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $130K, to Joe Conason (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Independent Media
How much does American Independent Media give each year?
American Independent Media gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $343K across 1 grant.
How large is American Independent Media?
American Independent Media reported $579K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.7M.
Where does American Independent Media operate?
American Independent Media has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Independent Media's EIN?
American Independent Media's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1571567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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