American Values Action
The mission of American Values Action (AVA) is to be an advocate for traditional values of faith, family and free-enterprise in the public policy arena. AVA will educate the American people about the myriad ways in which washington impacts their values and how they can influence washington.
American Values Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $727,677
- +78.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $475,903
- +1089.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $155,357
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Values Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How American Values Action gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $100K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Talk Action Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $727,677 | $475,903 | $155,357 | — | — |
| 2023 | $407,131 | $40,000 | $155,781 | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $522,912 | $237,740 | $155,172 | — | — |
| 2021 | $440,344 | $40,520 | $229,344 | — | — |
| 2020 | $629,168 | $346,628 | $360,927 | $100,000 | 1 |
About American Values Action
Based on IRS filings
American Values Action is a public charity 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 $728K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Values Action is led by Gary Bauer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Bauer
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $81K (2024)
Carol Bauer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Polland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Sundquist
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $81K, to Gary Bauer (President).
Frequently asked questions about American Values Action
How large is American Values Action?
American Values Action reported $728K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $476K.
What is American Values Action?
American Values Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $728K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Values Action operate?
American Values Action has awarded grants in Colorado, Virginia.
What is American Values Action's EIN?
American Values Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2299035. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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