Americans for Public Safety
We raised awareness of public safety issues, engaged state Legislatures in lobbying on public safety issues, and engaged in elections and supported candidates.
Americans for Public Safety at a glance
- Total assets
- $655,953
- +8386.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $993,079
- Net investment income (2025)
- $13,079
- Expenses (2025)
- $348,702
- +160.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Americans for Public Safety funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legislative Excha Arlington, VA | Annual Meeting Workshop | $35,000 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | General support | $35,000 |
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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 | $655,953 | $993,079 | $348,702 | — | — | $13,079 |
| 2024 | $7,729 | — | $133,706 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $106,809 | $650,000 | $547,281 | $70,000 | 2 | — |
About Americans for Public Safety
Based on IRS filings
Americans for Public Safety is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $656K in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Americans for Public Safety's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Field
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Keener
Directorpresident
Director → Directorpresident, 2025
On filings since 2023
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Blackistone
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Deason
Directorchairman
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Koufos (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Micah Derry (2023–2024) — Chairmanexec Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Americans for Public Safety
How large is Americans for Public Safety?
Americans for Public Safety reported $656K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $993K.
What is Americans for Public Safety?
Americans for Public Safety is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Austin, TX. It holds $656K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Americans for Public Safety operate?
Americans for Public Safety has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Americans for Public Safety's EIN?
Americans for Public Safety's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1473092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 18, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
Live grants for the work Americans for Public Safety funds
Crime & Legal Related Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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