Great America Coalition
To educate the public on policy issues.
Great America Coalition at a glance
In short: Great America Coalition gave $659K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $658,921
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $131,784
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,570
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Great America Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Tennessee Conservatives ($526K). Together the top 5 received $659K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2022) to $659K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $659K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Conservatives Hudson, WI | Education | $525,921 |
| Sedgwick County Conservatives Hudson, WI | Education | $55,000 |
| The Right Future for Kansas Pac Wichita, KS | Education | $50,000 |
| Kansans Against Government Waste Hudson, WI | Education | $18,000 |
| Defend Kansas Hudson, WI | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,570 | $898,923 | $901,352 | $658,921 | 5 |
| 2023 | $3,999 | $60,200 | $1,243,851 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,187,650 | $1,787,439 | $599,796 | $460,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $7 | — | $19,970 | — | — |
| 2020 | $19,977 | $149,500 | $129,533 | — | — |
About Great America Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Great America Coalition is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $659K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great America Coalition is led by John E. Davis, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John E. Davis
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Datwyler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $52K (2024)
Steven Gill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $52K, to Thomas C Datwyler (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Great America Coalition
How much does Great America Coalition give each year?
Great America Coalition gave $659K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Great America Coalition's typical grant size?
Great America Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $131,784, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Great America Coalition give grants?
Great America Coalition gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, WI (4 grants).
Does Great America Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Great America Coalition's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Great America Coalition's largest grantees?
Great America Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include East Tennessee Conservatives ($525,921), Sedgwick County Conservatives ($55,000) and The Right Future for Kansas Pac ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Great America Coalition?
Great America Coalition reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $899K.
What is Great America Coalition's EIN?
Great America Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5099085. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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