Associated Equipment Distributors
AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. We enhance the ongoing success and profitability of our member companies and related constituencies by creating and providing high quality products, services and information.
Associated Equipment Distributors at a glance
In short: Associated Equipment Distributors gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $14,909,584
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Associated Equipment Distributors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AED Foundation ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AED Foundation Schaumburg, IL | Education | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,909,584 | $8,217,901 | $7,390,740 | $500,000 | 1 | $361,431 |
| 2023 | $13,373,512 | $7,126,914 | $6,206,473 | $300,000 | 1 | $253,011 |
| 2022 | $10,821,764 | $6,804,764 | $6,338,108 | $500,000 | 1 | $199,854 |
| 2021 | $9,843,771 | $5,029,161 | $4,890,382 | — | — | $194,831 |
| 2020 | $7,981,431 | $5,030,038 | $4,524,246 | — | — | $65,628 |
About Associated Equipment Distributors
Based on IRS filings
Associated Equipment Distributors is a public charity, based in Schaumburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $361K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associated Equipment Distributors is led by Brian P McGuire, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian P McGuire
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$350K (2020) → $452K (2024)
John Shearer
Chair
Senior Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Benck
Chair - Aed Foundation
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Marshall
Regional Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Paradis
At-Large Director
At Large Director → At-Large Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DeLene Martin Bane
At-Large Director
At Large Director → At-Large Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Dicks
Regional Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Partridge
At-Large Director
At Large Director → At-Large Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Schwarz
Regional Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Newman
Regional Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Sheaffer
At-Large Director
At Large Director → At-Large Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Brucken
At-Large Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Burkert
Regional Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rugeroni
Regional Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Burwell
At-Large Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Correlli
Regional Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel B. Fisher
Vice President of Gov't Affairs
Vice President of Govt Affairs → Vice President of Gov't Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $304K (2024)
Robert Henderson
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & COO → Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Michael Kondrath
Associate Vice President of Sales
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $179K (2024)
Elizabeth McCabe
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Jonathan Cruthers
Vice President of Sales
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$308K (2024)
Michael Dexter
Vice President of Canadian Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Scott McPherson
Vice President of Member Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Jerry Donlon
First Vice Chair
At Large Director → 2nd Vice Chairmain, 2023
2nd Vice Chairmain → First Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Anderson
Second Vice Chair
At Large Director → Second Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Di Iorio
Past Chair
Vice Chairmain → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Farrell
Vice Chair of Finance
At Large Director → Vice Chair of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Ball
Vice Chair of Membership
Regional Director → Vice Chair of Membership, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Primrose
Vice Chair of Canada
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair of Canada, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whit Perryman
Vice Chair of Political Action
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Jon Cruthers (2020–2023) — Vice President of Sales
- Former: Kelly Emery (2020–2023) — Regional Director
- Former: Ken Taylor (2020–2023) — Past Chairman
- Former: Michael Vazquez (2020–2023) — Vice President of Membership
- Former: Oliver Nachevski (2020–2023) — Regional Director
- Former: Steve Meadows (2020–2023) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Wes Stowers (2020–2023) — Vice President Political Action
- Former: Tim Watters (2023) — Chairman Aed Founndtion
- Former: Craig Drury (2020–2022) — Past Chairman
- Former: David Ness (2020–2022) — Regional Director
- Former: Jeff Brown (2020–2022) — Regional Director
- Former: Jeffrey Scott (2020–2022) — Chairman Aed Founndtion
- Former: Jennifer Nelson (2020–2022) — At Large Director
- Former: Thomas Reynolds (2020–2022) — At Large Director
- Former: Thor Hess (2020–2022) — Regional Director
- Former: Todd Hystad (2020–2022) — Vice President Canada
- Former: Benjamin Bernal (2022) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Jason Blake (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President & CFO
- Former: John Thompson (2020–2021) — At Large Director
- Former: Ron Barlet (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Steve Ouellette (2020–2021) — Regional Director
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 $452K, to Brian P McGuire (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Associated Equipment Distributors
How much does Associated Equipment Distributors give each year?
Associated Equipment Distributors gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Associated Equipment Distributors?
Associated Equipment Distributors reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
Where does Associated Equipment Distributors operate?
Associated Equipment Distributors has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Associated Equipment Distributors's EIN?
Associated Equipment Distributors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2098486. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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