Foundation for American Innovation
To develop technology, talent, and ideas that support a better, freer, and more abundant future. Ours is a politics of builders, hackers, and founders working to advance a more perfect union between technology and the American republic.
Foundation for American Innovation at a glance
In short: Foundation for American Innovation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,500
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $3,709,441
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for American Innovation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Institute for Family Studies ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Family Studies Charlottesville, VA | Grant to Support the Institute's Policy Work. | $9,500 |
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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 | $3,709,441 | $5,149,927 | $3,719,664 | $9,500 | 1 | $74 |
| 2023 | $1,978,835 | $3,679,704 | $3,360,231 | — | — | $133,621 |
| 2022 | $1,896,389 | $3,932,822 | $4,347,192 | — | — | $270,094 |
| 2021 | $2,320,528 | $4,377,840 | $3,278,966 | — | — | $200,004 |
| 2020 | $1,261,317 | $2,505,566 | $2,645,933 | — | — | — |
About Foundation for American Innovation
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for American Innovation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $74.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for American Innovation is led by Loren Zachary Graves, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loren Zachary Graves
Executive Director
Head of Poli → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Garrett Johnson
Chairman
Executive Di → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$211K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Timothy Livingston
Director of Engineering
Head of Engi → Director of Engineering, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Luke Hogg
Director of Outreach
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Daniel Peter Lips
Head of Policy
Vice President Nat'l Secretary → Head of Poli, 2022
Head of Poli → Head of Policy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Brandon Mark Detweiler
Head of Product
Head of Prod → Head of Product, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$176K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Grace Meyer
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$164K (2022) → $172K (2024)
Samuel Hammond
Senior Economist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $255K (2024)
Max Bodach
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Aaron Ginn
Board Member
Nonvoting Bo → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Biber
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Soltis Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Swope
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurent Crenshaw
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kmele Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kratsios
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Winter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Board Member From
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Reiss
Board Member From
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Solana
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reihan Salam
Board Member From
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Mike Solana (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Long (2023) — Director of Product
- Former: Jesse Scott McKaig (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: John Lettieri (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Micah Davis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Trae Stephens (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Antonio Garcia-Martinez (2022) — Senior Fello
- Former: Deepesh Chaudhari (2022) — Endless Fron
- Former: Geoffrey Noble Cain (2022) — Senior Fello
- Former: Ian Patterson (2020–2021) — Head of Prod
- Former: Jacob Kozloski (2020–2021) — Director of
- Former: Allison Ball (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Roberts (2020) — Chief Techno
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 $255K, to Samuel Hammond (Senior Economist). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for American Innovation
How much does Foundation for American Innovation give each year?
Foundation for American Innovation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Foundation for American Innovation?
Foundation for American Innovation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Foundation for American Innovation?
Foundation for American Innovation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation for American Innovation operate?
Foundation for American Innovation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Foundation for American Innovation's EIN?
Foundation for American Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2239840. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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