American Rescue Project
American Rescue Project (ARP) will support humanitarian operations worldwide in order to aid refugees and other persons persecuted for political or religious reasons. The individuals that ARP seeks to assist will be needy and distressed in that they will imminently lack the resources and opportunities to obtain basic necessities, such as food and housing, due to their refugee status.
American Rescue Project at a glance
In short: American Rescue Project gave $648K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $216K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $647,627
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $215,876
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,523
- Total assets
- $188,340
- -62.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Rescue Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North American Rescue Holdings LLC ($573K). Together the top 3 received $648K.
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 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2022) to $820K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North American Rescue Holdings LLC Greer, SC | Ukrainian Refugees | $573,104 |
| Epona Logistics LLC Herndon, VA | Ukrainian Refugees | $44,523 |
| Khazaeli Wyrsch LLC St. Louis, MO | Afghan Refugees | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,340 | $823,991 | $1,287,285 | $647,627 | 3 |
| 2023 | $508,048 | $2,152,462 | $2,173,806 | $819,826 | 4 |
| 2022 | $410,347 | $1,519,516 | $1,232,217 | $310,979 | 4 |
About American Rescue Project
Based on IRS filings
American Rescue Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fairfax Station, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $648K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Rescue Project is led by Kurtis Warner, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurtis Warner
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Jason Kander
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pat Bonner
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar Martinez
CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kurt Warner (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 $200K, to Kurtis Warner (Director & President).
Frequently asked questions about American Rescue Project
How much does American Rescue Project give each year?
American Rescue Project gave $648K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $820K across 4 grants.
What is American Rescue Project's typical grant size?
American Rescue Project's median grant in 2024 was $44,523, and its average grant was $215,876, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Rescue Project give grants?
American Rescue Project gives mostly in South Carolina: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%).
Does American Rescue Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Rescue Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Rescue Project?
American Rescue Project reported $188K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $824K.
What is American Rescue Project?
American Rescue Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fairfax Station, VA. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Rescue Project's EIN?
American Rescue Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0929928. 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 25, 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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