American International Automobile Dealers Association
American International Automobile Dealers Association's (AIADA) mission is to create, maintain, and preserve a free market for international nameplate automobiles in the U.S. to aggressively advocate this mission before the federal government. To actively promote a positive public image for our members, their employees, the industry and for free trade. To develop strategic alliances with related organizations to achieve our mission. To preserve economic viability of our members, the American international automobile dealers.
American International Automobile Dealers Association at a glance
In short: American International Automobile Dealers Association gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,181
- +80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,295
- -54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,591
- Total assets
- $17,812,330
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American International Automobile Dealers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Federated Insurance Foundation Inc ($25K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How American International Automobile Dealers Association gives
- Giving grew 81% 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 $25K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Insurance Foundation Inc Owatonna, MN | Sponsorship of Federated Challenge | $25,000 |
| The Texas State Society of Washington DC Alexandria, VA | Black tie and boots alamo presidential inaugural ball sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Scholarships | $5,181 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | Sponsorship of Gourment Gala | $5,000 |
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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 | $17,812,330 | $5,034,896 | $4,736,359 | $45,181 | 4 | $527,590 |
| 2023 | $17,185,560 | $4,922,452 | $4,405,388 | $25,000 | 1 | $280,155 |
| 2022 | $14,601,355 | $4,028,438 | $4,800,619 | $46,000 | 3 | $-306,619 |
| 2021 | $17,060,934 | $6,588,588 | $4,364,883 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,304,899 |
| 2020 | $15,743,617 | $4,020,810 | $3,789,773 | $30,000 | 2 | $273,311 |
About American International Automobile Dealers Association
Based on IRS filings
American International Automobile Dealers Association is a public charity, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $528K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American International Automobile Dealers Association is led by Cody Lusk, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cody Lusk
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$662K (2020) → $887K (2024)
Anthony Brownlee
Chairman
Director → Chairman Elect, 2023
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Strong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cj Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Hudson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kaminsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Courter
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2021
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hudson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen K. Coss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gates
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2022
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Luciano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mayer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christ Hemmersmeier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hoctor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kistemaker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Hanania Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Woeste
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Hardeman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Burch
Senior Advocacy & Grassroots Lobbying
Senior Advocacy & Grassroo → Senior Advocacy & Grassroot, 2021
Senior Advocacy & Grassroot → Senior Advocacy & Grassroots Lobbying, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Daniel Barson
Vice President & Member Services
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $228K (2024)
Elizabeth Newman
Vice President, Public & Industry Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Paul Giddings
Vice President & Administration
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$256K (2020) → $326K (2024)
Rachel Robinson
Vice President & Government Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$299K (2020) → $369K (2024)
Virginia Tucker
It Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Jobeth Hodges
Accounting Manager & Office Administrator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Cora Alston
Member Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Jessica Germain
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Darrow
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Desilva
Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Romero
Chairman Elect
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Adam Mancuso (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2024
- Former: John Connelly (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Christopher Connolly Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Spencer Beckstead (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Zach Hoffman (2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Hemmersmeier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Howard Hakes (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Jim Peruto (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 10/2021
- Former: Marc Cohen (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 10/2021
- Former: Mario Murgado (2020) — Director · Filing note: Until jan 2020
- Former: Sarah Starkey (2020) — Director · Filing note: Until feb 2020
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 $887K, to Cody Lusk (President and CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American International Automobile Dealers Association
How much does American International Automobile Dealers Association give each year?
American International Automobile Dealers Association gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is American International Automobile Dealers Association's typical grant size?
American International Automobile Dealers Association's median grant in 2024 was $7,591, and its average grant was $11,295, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American International Automobile Dealers Association give grants?
American International Automobile Dealers Association gives mostly in Minnesota: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Illinois (11%).
Does American International Automobile Dealers Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American International Automobile Dealers Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American International Automobile Dealers Association?
American International Automobile Dealers Association reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is American International Automobile Dealers Association's EIN?
American International Automobile Dealers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0906312. 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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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