American Principles Project
American Principles Project was created to promote the dignity of the human person as affirmed by America's founding principles, namely that we are all d equal, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." American Principles Project seeks to advocate for policy solutions that uphold and educate Americans about these principles, particularly as they relate to the inherent dignity of workers, parents, students and immigrants as well as the sacredness of all human life and traditional marriage.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$207K
-35.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-84.0% YoY
About American Principles Project
Based on IRS filings
American Principles Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $207K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,490,107 | $2,991,120 | $1,909,719 |
| Revenue | $3,859,846 | $5,294,897 | $5,120,026 |
| Expenses | $4,379,951 | $4,059,649 | $4,572,477 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buckeye Values ($100,000), Republican Governors Association ($50,000), Arizona Free Enterprise Club ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Values Mountain Brook, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Republican Governors Association Washington, DC | Membership | $50,000 |
| Arizona Free Enterprise Club Tempe, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Council for National Policy Washington, DC | General Support | $6,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Barrosse | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Francis Cannon | Treasurer and President Emeritus | 20 | $181,667 |
| Sean Fieler | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Terrence Schilling | President | 35 | $246,714 |
| Bob Case | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlie McKinney | Director | 1 | — |
| Maggie Gallagher | Director | 1 | — |
| Ross Burnam | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Labruna | Executive Director | 35 | $152,917 |
| Christopher Madden | Director of Development | 35 | $112,041 |
| Jon Schweppe | Director of Policy and Government Affairs | 15.5 | $177,420 |
| Paul Dupont | Director of Communications | 35 | $148,527 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Principles Project?
American Principles Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Principles Project?
As of 2024, American Principles Project holds $2.5M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $207K in 2024.
Where does American Principles Project operate?
American Principles Project has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Principles Project award?
In 2024, American Principles Project awarded 4 grants totaling $207K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Principles Project's EIN?
American Principles Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4613397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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