The America Project Inc

501(c)(4) organization Sarasota, FL EIN: 86-3199323

To advocate for constitutional rights and freedoms of American citizens; to educate the public and bolster public awareness in connection therewith: and to educate the public and raise awareness with respect to the fragile nature of freedom by advancing core American values including duty, courage, strength, equality, faith, fairness, family, self governance, independence, justice, and truth. The organization educates through various means and efforts including but not limited to grassroots efforts, mass communications, events, publications, public speaking, online and community outreach. Activities are ongoing and conducted by key employees and other individuals along with the independent contractors, public figures, and volunteers with knowledge and experience germane to the organization's mission.activities described herein are conducted nationwide and are conducted in a manner that seeks to harness and activate the power of the American spirit.

The America Project Inc at a glance

In short: The America Project Inc gave $169K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $56K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$168,569
-79.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
3
-80.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$56,190
+0.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$141,048
-72.6% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The America Project Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Voter GA: $120KVoter GA$120KThe Coalition of Mothers: $30KThe Coalition of Mothers$30KVilla Sorrento Inc: $19KVilla Sorrento Inc$19K

The largest 2024 recipient was Voter GA ($120K). Together the top 3 received $169K.

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

26<$50K11$50–100K10$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 53 (49%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Dallas

How The America Project Inc gives

  • Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M7 grants2021 28 grants2022 15 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2024) to $3.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $169K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Voter GA Election Integrity.$120,000
The Coalition of Mothers Election Integrity$30,000
Villa Sorrento Inc Election Integrity$18,569
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$141,048$3,556,496$3,938,582$168,5693
2023$514,924$5,724,403$6,012,950$840,35815
2022$1,295,745$14,284,621$13,783,268$2,689,79728
2021$380,879$7,738,386$7,552,177$3,405,1107

About The America Project Inc

Based on IRS filings

The America Project Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $169K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The America Project Inc is led by Carl Johnson, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Carl Johnson

    President & CEO

    COO → President & CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $152K (2021) → $145K (2024)

  • Bernadette Smith

    Director & Chair

    On filings since 2023

    30 hrs/week

    $60K (2024)

  • Michael Spaulding

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $150K (2023) → $150K (2024)

  • Amanda Jean Freytes

    Employee

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $153K (2024)

  • Jason Christopher Ladd

    Employee

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $107K (2024)

  • Jason James Ickes

    Employee

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $158K (2024)

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Tom Homan (2023) — Director
  • Former: Emily Newman (2021–2022) — President & Director
  • Former: Joe Flynn (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jorge Perez (2021–2022) — Clo
  • Former: Patrick Byrne (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Robert Weaver (2021–2022) — CFO, Corp Secretary & Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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

Jason James Ickes — Employee: $158KJason James IckesEmployee$158KAmanda Jean Freytes — Employee: $153KAmanda Jean FreytesEmployee$153KMichael Spaulding — Secretary/Treasurer: $150KMichael SpauldingSecretary/Treasurer$150KCarl Johnson — President/CEO: $145KCarl JohnsonPresident/CEO$145KJason Christopher Ladd — Employee: $107KJason Christopher LaddEmployee$107KBernadette Smith — Director, Chair: $60KBernadette SmithDirector, Chair$60K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $158K, to Jason James Ickes (Employee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The America Project Inc

How much does The America Project Inc give each year?

The America Project Inc gave $169K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $840K across 15 grants.

What is The America Project Inc's typical grant size?

The America Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $56,190, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Does The America Project Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The America Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Election Integrity." (3 grants).

How large is The America Project Inc?

The America Project Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.

What is The America Project Inc?

The America Project Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Sarasota, FL. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The America Project Inc operate?

The America Project Inc has awarded grants in Texas.

What is The America Project Inc's EIN?

The America Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3199323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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