AMERICAN VALUES IS DEDICATED TO DEFENDING THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF OUR NATION AS ARTICULATED IN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION. AMERICAN VALUES WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES, INCLUDING THE SANCTITY OF LIFE, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, FREE ENTERPRISE, A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE AND A ROBUST ALLIANCE WITH ISRAEL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
-39.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-39.0% YoY
About American Values
Based on IRS filings
American Values is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $96K.
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 | $4,890,871 | $4,711,311 | $4,448,593 |
| Revenue | $1,491,262 | $1,589,322 | $1,552,058 |
| Expenses | $1,241,560 | $1,261,446 | $1,212,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $96,479 | $56,382 | $47,437 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Council for National Policy ($16,500), James Dobson Family Institute ($15,000), American Principles Project Foundation ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY WASHINGTON, DC | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $16,500 |
| JAMES DOBSON FAMILY INSTITUTE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN PRINCIPLES PROJECT FOUNDATION ARLINGTON, VA | GALA SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY BAUER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $184,028 |
| CAROL BAUER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 20 | $85,691 |
| EMILIE WIERDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK DONOVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,800 |
| TOM ROSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORIE BLACK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $157,422 |
| WILLIAM MOELLER | WRITER/RESEARCHER | 40 | $110,063 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Values?
American Values is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Values?
As of 2024, American Values holds $4.9M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does American Values operate?
American Values has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Values award?
In 2024, American Values awarded 3 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Values's EIN?
American Values's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1762320. 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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