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AmFreeAction Committee

501(c)(4) organization Ankeny, IA EIN: 88-1083007 Website

American Free Enterprise has created more progress and more prosperity for more people than any other system in all recorded human history. AmFree Action is committed to advocating for public policies that protect and expand American Free Enterprise so that every American can have an equal opportunity at a better future for themselves and their families.

Key facts about AmFreeAction Committee

In short: AmFreeAction Committee gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-1083007
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$400,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$400,000
Median grant
$400,000
Total assets
$527,643
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$528K

+92.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$400K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$400K

About AmFreeAction Committee

Based on IRS filings

AmFreeAction Committee is a public charity, based in Ankeny, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $528K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K. Net investment income was $3K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Ankeny

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K1 grant2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce: $400KAmerican Free EnterpriseChamber of Commerce$400K

The largest 2024 recipient was American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce ($400K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Ankeny, IASupport of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce work fulfilling the exempt purpose of AmFreeAction Committee.$400,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$527,643$274,582$253,453
Revenue$703,340$90,000$1,222,749
Expenses$409,100$45,960$1,152,207
Net Investment Income$3,340——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

AmFreeAction Committee is led by Gentry Collins, CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Gentry Collins

    CEO

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Canfield

    General Counsel

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $5K (2022) → $0 (2024)

  • James M Kurtenbach

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    $8K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Jim Kurtenbach (2022) — Treasurer

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

James M Kurtenbach — Treasurer: $8KJames M KurtenbachTreasurer$8K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to James M Kurtenbach (Treasurer).

Frequently asked questions about AmFreeAction Committee

How much does AmFreeAction Committee give each year?

AmFreeAction Committee gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is AmFreeAction Committee?

AmFreeAction Committee reported $528K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $703K.

Where does AmFreeAction Committee operate?

AmFreeAction Committee has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is AmFreeAction Committee's EIN?

AmFreeAction Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1083007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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