American Institute for Conservation
A national membership organization in the united states dedicated to the preservation of cultural material, the American Institute for Conservation of historic and artistic works plays a crucial role in establishing and upholding professional standards, promoting research and publications, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public.
American Institute for Conservation at a glance
In short: American Institute for Conservation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,700
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,700
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,700
- Total assets
- $1,687,922
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Institute for Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for Advancement in Conservation ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Institute for Conservation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $24K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC | General Program Support | $21,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,687,922 | $1,557,757 | $1,548,488 | $21,700 | 1 | $49,244 |
| 2024 | $1,829,243 | $1,502,086 | $1,668,426 | $22,300 | 1 | $66,308 |
| 2023 | $2,014,621 | $1,167,094 | $1,470,438 | $24,100 | 1 | $39,600 |
| 2022 | $2,375,920 | $1,403,024 | $1,474,336 | $23,100 | 1 | $49,025 |
| 2021 | $2,014,950 | $1,167,719 | $968,574 | $21,100 | 1 | $56,065 |
| 2020 | $1,720,269 | $958,196 | $926,255 | $21,900 | 1 | $22,065 |
About American Institute for Conservation
Based on IRS filings
American Institute for Conservation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Institute for Conservation is led by Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
18.8 hrs/week
$89K (2022) → $148K (2025)
Suzanne Davis
President
Vice President → Vice President Then President, 2021
Vice President Then President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Springer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Reidell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Edelstein
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Bailey
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffani Emig
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Elmer Eusman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McGlinchey Sexton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corina Rogge
Vice President Trans. to President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice President Trans. to President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abed Haddad
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Molly Gleeson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Melching (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Bernier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Pourchot (2020–2021) — Institutional Advancement Director
- Former: Eryl P. Wentworth (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Margaret Holben Ellis (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Thomas Braun (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Barack (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Murphy (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Institute for Conservation
How much does American Institute for Conservation give each year?
American Institute for Conservation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is American Institute for Conservation?
American Institute for Conservation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is American Institute for Conservation?
American Institute for Conservation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Institute for Conservation operate?
American Institute for Conservation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is American Institute for Conservation's EIN?
American Institute for Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7291856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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