American Society of Pension
To educate pension actuaries, consultants, administrators and other benefits professionals and to preserve and enhance the private pension system as part of the development of a coherent national retirement income policy.
American Society of Pension at a glance
In short: American Society of Pension gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,030
- +111.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,258
- +111.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $40,468,951
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Society of Pension funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Employee Benefit Research Institute ($38K). Together the top 4 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Society of Pension gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $35K (2024) to $115K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Benefit Research Institute Washington, DC | Program Support | $38,030 |
| Georgetown University Sponsored Projects Financial Operations Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Andson Inc Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Washington, DC | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,468,951 | $31,810,605 | $30,016,207 | $73,030 | 4 | $863,221 |
| 2024 | $36,599,402 | $29,068,695 | $27,728,266 | $34,500 | 4 | $1,192,500 |
| 2023 | $35,139,535 | $26,553,588 | $25,526,835 | $47,540 | 4 | $1,064,141 |
| 2022 | $34,152,164 | $23,842,246 | $23,001,173 | $114,750 | 8 | $224,583 |
| 2021 | $34,260,839 | $23,358,827 | $20,131,765 | $77,750 | 5 | $484,897 |
| 2020 | $30,418,009 | $20,177,894 | $19,765,356 | $89,158 | 6 | $277,011 |
About American Society of Pension
Based on IRS filings
American Society of Pension is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $863K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society of Pension is led by Brian H. Graff, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian H. Graff
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $1.4M (2025)
Marjorie Mann
President
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Wielobob
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$437K (2020) → $518K (2025)
Thomas Connolly
Chief Sales Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$264K (2020) → $349K (2025)
Victoria Backer
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$309K (2020) → $362K (2025)
William Hansen
Chief Government Affairs Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$397K (2020) → $476K (2025)
Brian P. Short
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $363K (2025)
Kelsey Mayo
Chief of Retirement Policy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$331K (2025)
Matt Scanlon
Chief Marketing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$303K (2025)
Frank Porter
At-Large Member
Senatorial Member: Asppa → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jania Stout
At-Large Member
Senatorial Member: Napa → At-Large Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Acheson
Immediate Past President
At-Large Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Wenzel
Secretary
Senatorial Member: Napa → At-Large Member, 2022
At-Large Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon M. Edwards
Senatorial Member: Asppa
At-Large Member → Senatorial Member: Asppa, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Brandwein
President-Elect
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Young
Treasurer
At-Large Member → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Garwood
Senatorial Member: Psca
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul D'aiutolo
At-Large Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Diersch
Senatorial Member: Psca
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Neese
Senatorial Member: Ntsa
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brown
Senatorial Member: Asea
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Gredys
Senatorial Member: Napa
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kupstas
Senatorial Member: Asea
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jj McKinney
Senatorial Member: Asppa
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Drake
Senatorial Member: Napa
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Heisler
Senatorial Member: Ntsa
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Christopher Degrassi (2020–2024) — Chief of Retirement Executive Director
- Former: Miriam G. Matrangola (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jeffery A. Acheson (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Amanda Iverson (2023–2024) — Senatorial Member: Asppa
- Former: Angie Vadnais (2023–2024) — Senatorial Member: Asea
- Former: John Sullivan (2023–2024) — Chief Content Officer
- Former: Renee Scherzer (2023–2024) — Senatorial Member: Napa
- Former: Toni Whaley (2023–2024) — Senatorial Member: Ntsa
- Former: Jj McKinney See Sch O. (2024) — Senatorial Member: Asppa
- Former: Joseph F. Denoyior (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Justin Bonestroo (2020–2023) — Senatorial Member: Asppa
- Former: Robin Hope (2021–2023) — Senatorial Member: Psca
- Former: Clint Blankenship (2022–2023) — Senatorial Member: Asea
- Former: Corby Dall (2022–2023) — Senatorial Member: Napa
- Former: Greg Braccili (2022–2023) — Senatorial Member: Psca
- Former: Lisa Stubbs (2022–2023) — Senatorial Member: Ntsa
- Former: Joseph A. Nichols (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Nevin Adams (2020–2022) — Chief Content Officer
- Former: Alexander G. Assaley III (2021–2022) — Senatorial Member: Napa
- Former: Christopher J. Zingaro (2021–2022) — Senatorial Member: Ntsa
- Former: Natalie Re Wyatt (2021–2022) — Senatorial Member: Asppa
- Former: Virginia C. Wentz (2021–2022) — Senatorial Member: Asea
- Former: Carrie Rice (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Darlene Flagg (2020–2021) — Senatorial Member: Ntsa
- Former: Ira Finn (2020–2021) — Senatorial Member: Psca
- Former: Kyla M. Keck (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Tamara Indianer (2020–2021) — At-Large Member
- Former: James Kelleher (2020) — Senatorial Member: Ntsa
- Former: Lauren Okum (2020) — Senatorial Member: Asea
- Former: Steven Dimitriou (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Virginia Krieger Sutton (2020) — At-Large Member
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 $1.4M, to Brian H Graff (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of Pension
How much does American Society of Pension give each year?
American Society of Pension gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is American Society of Pension's typical grant size?
American Society of Pension's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $18,258, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Society of Pension give grants?
American Society of Pension gives mostly in District of Columbia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and Nevada (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does American Society of Pension give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of Pension's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is American Society of Pension?
American Society of Pension reported $40.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.8M.
What is American Society of Pension's EIN?
American Society of Pension's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1247887. 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 May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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