Protecting Americans Project
The Protecting Americans Project was organized to promote conservative public policy solutions to keep criminals off our streets and create safe environments for business and job creators.
Protecting Americans Project at a glance
In short: Protecting Americans Project gave $96K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,253
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $96,253
- Median grant
- $96,253
- Total assets
- $732,496
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Protecting Americans Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gopac Education Fund Inc ($96K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K 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 $96K (2024) to $117K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gopac Education Fund Inc Arlington, VA | Education and Outreach | $96,253 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $732,496 | $992,987 | $980,229 | $96,253 | 1 |
| 2023 | $719,738 | $982,525 | $755,791 | — | — |
| 2022 | $493,004 | $1,035,500 | $542,496 | $116,555 | 2 |
About Protecting Americans Project
Based on IRS filings
Protecting Americans Project is a public charity, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Protecting Americans Project is led by Jessica Curtis, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Curtis
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Avella
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melodie Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Protecting Americans Project
How much does Protecting Americans Project give each year?
Protecting Americans Project gave $96K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Protecting Americans Project?
Protecting Americans Project reported $732K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $993K.
Where does Protecting Americans Project operate?
Protecting Americans Project has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Protecting Americans Project's EIN?
Protecting Americans Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1888113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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