Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) is an international trade association based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It represents manufacturers and suppliers in the gaming industry and is listed as a public charity filing Form 990.
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers at a glance
In short: Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers gave $339K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in Nevada. 18% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $338,500
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,773
- -17.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,941,638
- +0.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
- Contact
Mailing address: 8400 West Sunset Road Third Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: (702) 812-6932
Website: https://agem.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Global Gaming Women ($50K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 40 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AGEM is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In filing year 2026, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 30% to recipients in Washington, DC. Colorado and Texas each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $386K (2024). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $339K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Gaming Women Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| JCMAGA Golf Classic Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $50,000 |
| National Council Prob Gambling Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Problem Gambling Ctr Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Board of Regents Reno, NV | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $25,000 |
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Olympia Companies Southern Highland Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $17,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Contribution | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,941,638 | $1,741,924 | $1,690,713 | $338,500 | 11 | $60,853 |
| 2025 | $1,923,757 | $1,687,130 | $1,585,655 | $297,500 | 8 | $67,047 |
| 2024 | $1,824,308 | $1,662,267 | $1,516,170 | $385,748 | 10 | $65,232 |
| 2023 | $1,656,457 | $1,495,292 | $1,262,257 | $271,500 | 6 | $27,861 |
| 2022 | $1,396,947 | $934,557 | $673,804 | $90,000 | 5 | $154 |
| 2021 | $1,136,194 | $162,226 | $810,712 | $220,000 | 6 | $5,618 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AGEM’s stated mission is to represent manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, and components for the gaming industry. Its 2025 filing says it addresses education, trade show representation, regulation, manufacturing and licensing standards, and the expansion of responsible gaming. The filing describes its charitable activity as aid for educational programs and other charitable organizations.
AGEM’s website describes support for education and scholarships, including programs associated with UNLV, the College of Southern Nevada, Global Gaming Women, and the American Indian College Fund. It also describes support for childhood literacy and community organizations.
Among the 2026 grantees, the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling describes its mission as raising awareness, promoting education, and advocating for quality problem-gambling treatment in Nevada. The American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education. The American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, AGEM reported 11 grants totaling $338,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “contribution.”
Notable 2026 grants included $50,000 each to Global Gaming Women, JCMAGA Golf Classic, the National Council on Problem Gambling, and the Problem Gambling Center; $30,000 to the Board of Regents; and $25,000 each to Communities in Schools Nevada and the UNLV Foundation. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, $17,500 to Olympia Companies Southern Highland, $11,000 to the American Indian College Fund, and $10,000 to the American Heart Association.
AGEM’s 2025 filing says that when it makes a grant or sponsorship, it can monitor its use because it is generally involved with the event for which the funds are designated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Daron Dorsey as Executive Director, Thomas A. Jingoli as Secretary, Robert Parente as Treasurer, and Ryan Comstock as Board Chair. It also lists Elaine Hodgson, Lauralyn Sandoval, Randy Gilbert, Phil O’Shaughnessy, and Cassie Stratford as directors.
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers is led by Ryan Comstock, Board Chair since 2026 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ryan Comstock
Board Chair
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Hodgson
Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
Vice President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Stratford
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauralyn Sandoval
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil O'Shaughnessy
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daron Dorsey
Executive Di
General Counsel → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $322K (2026)
Robert Parente
Treasurer
President & Director → Board Chair, 2025
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Jingoli
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (100)
- Former: Albert Radman (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Andrew Burke (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Angela Ng (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Ben Comin (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Dave Kubajak (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Duncan Pollock (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Eric Benchimol (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Eric Walla (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Giorgio Abbiati (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jasbir Hsu (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: John Connelly (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Joseph Wilcox (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Luke Orchard (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Mark Komorowski (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Michael Darley (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Mike Dreitzer (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Mike Fields (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Paul Steelman (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Richard Cammegh (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Robson Gabriotti (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Shigeki Machida (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Tim Cogswell (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Todd Cravens (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Wally Sa'd (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: David Lucchese (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Helio Bueno (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: James Brendel (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Noah Acres (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Brandon Griffith (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Charmaine Hogan (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Derik Mooberry (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Lauren Gazneli (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Phil Lee (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Takashi Maekawa (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Tom O'Brien (2023–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Jeni Koussarova (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Lou Kelly (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Matt Reback (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Matthew Phillipsen (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Sa'am Hafezi (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Annabelle Lee (2025) — Director
- Former: Athanasios Isaakidis (2025) — Director
- Former: Bree Cardona (2025) — Director
- Former: Chris Hobson (2025) — Director
- Former: Jakob Rothwangl (2025) — Director
- Former: Lisa Newhouse (2025) — Director
- Former: Marina Blazko (2025) — Director
- Former: Mark Donadio (2025) — Director
- Former: Matt Phillipsen (2025) — Director
- Former: Peter Cleary (2025) — Director
- Former: Andrew Stone (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Dan Zurcher (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: David Orrick (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Don Baugh (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Fred Cook (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Glen Rose (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Igor Lombar (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jose Negrete (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kelcey Allison (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Rick Meitzler (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ryan Hatch (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven Betti (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Christopher Justice (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sean Evans (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Wedderspoon (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Arthur Watson (2024) — Director
- Former: Marcus Prater (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Max Pessnegger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mikayel Sarukhanyan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tracey Chernay (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Maier (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Radostina Ganeva (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Erica Adler (2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Fisher (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Meyerhofer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Kapral (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Hector Fernandez (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Ziems (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Winzeler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Cohen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vic Gallo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Art Hamilton (2022) — Director
- Former: Brennen Lawrence (2022) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Chin (2022) — Director
- Former: Sebastian Salat (2022) — Director
- Former: Adam Fritz (2021) — Director
- Former: Adolfo De Los Rios (2021) — Director
- Former: Alex Ciampoli (2021) — Director
- Former: Andreas Hofer (2021) — Director
- Former: Blaine Graboyes (2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Chang (2021) — Director
- Former: Dave Lucchese (2021) — President
- Former: Georg Washington (2021) — Director
- Former: Jason Pavona (2021) — Director
- Former: Radostina Gabriotti (2021) — Director
- Former: Roberto Regiannini (2021) — Director
- Former: Rossi McKee (2021) — Director
- Former: Sam Basile (2021) — Director
- Former: Sim Bielak (2021) — Director
- Former: Simon Herbert (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $322K, to Daron Dorsey (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
How much does Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers give each year?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers gave $339K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $298K across 8 grants.
What is Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's typical grant size?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,773, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers that year got $28K on average.
Where does Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers give grants?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers gives mostly in Nevada: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (11 grants).
Who are Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's largest grantees?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's largest 2026 grantees include Global Gaming Women ($50,000), JCMAGA Golf Classic ($50,000) and National Council Prob Gambling ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers fund?
AGEM’s stated mission is to represent manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, and components for the gaming industry. Its 2025 filing says it addresses education, trade show representation, regulation, manufacturing and licensing standards, and the expansion of responsible gaming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check agem.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's EIN?
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0468000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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