USATransform
USATransform is a public charity based in Southlake, Texas, formed in 2018. It describes itself as working to transform the cultural landscape in America through membership committees organized around cultural spheres. Its stated mission is to educate and encourage individuals and organizations to advance positive outcomes in American culture.
USATransform at a glance
In short: USATransform gave $12.8M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $457K), top state Arizona. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,800,701
- +150.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $457,168
- +132.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360,000
- Total assets
- $3,571,443
- -53.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to USATransform
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 Reserve Street 460, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (719) 579-9090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who USATransform funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point USA ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 128 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
USATransform’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Arizona (31%), Washington (12%), Florida (10%), Texas (10%), and Missouri (6%). These figures reflect recipient locations, not necessarily the locations where grant-funded activities took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is USATransform open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $516K; repeat grants $413K. How we count
Medians: $535K first-time, $206K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $12.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $12.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | To support and encourage the mission. | $2,059,681 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | To support and encourage the mission. | $1,200,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Washington DC, WA | To support and encourage the mission. | $1,180,119 |
| Cityserve International Springfield, MO | To support and encourage the mission. | $747,100 |
| John K Amanchukwu (IKG Global LLC) Wake Forest, NC | To support and encourage the mission. | $710,000 |
| 1789 Foundation Miami, FL | To support and encourage the mission. | $680,000 |
| Valid Vote Inc Augusta, GA | To support and encourage the mission. | $680,000 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | To support and encourage the mission. | $650,000 |
| National Faith Advisory Board Inc Apopka, FL | To support and encourage the mission. | $650,000 |
| Turning Point Action Phoenix, AZ | To support and encourage the mission. | $625,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,571,443 | $15,369,499 | $19,494,590 | $12,800,701 | 28 | $150,512 |
| 2023 | $7,699,393 | $11,101,672 | $9,650,046 | $5,111,359 | 26 | $93,592 |
| 2022 | $6,303,440 | $11,811,113 | $10,453,915 | $5,770,321 | 22 | $12,885 |
| 2021 | $4,678,487 | $10,648,450 | $7,076,216 | $3,176,576 | 17 | $136 |
| 2020 | $2,297,733 | $6,879,532 | $6,540,387 | $2,274,097 | 35 | $11,315 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
USATransform says its committees seek to understand and impact the foundations of cultural spheres. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address religious liberty, Christian engagement in public life, election administration and voter registration, church-based community service, human trafficking, and public policy. These are grantees’ stated missions and describe the kinds of organizations represented among the funder’s grants, not USATransform’s own stated mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, USATransform reported 28 grants totaling $12,800,701. Grants ranged from $18,000 to $2,059,681, with a median grant of $360,000. The largest reported awards included $2,059,681 to Turning Point USA, $1,200,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom, $1,180,119 to America First Policy Institute, $747,100 to Cityserve International, $710,000 to John K Amanchukwu (IKG Global LLC), and $680,000 each to 1789 Foundation and Valid Vote Inc.
The filing also describes a $625,000 donation to Turning Point Action and a $25,000 donation to USA Women of Action, both 501(c)(4) organizations. It says the donations were made to project partners of the Get Out the Vote Project in Arizona, whose goal was 10,500 additional unique votes for the November 2024 election.
The filing states that USATransform maintains records substantiating grant amounts and the criteria used to award grants or assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Hiss as Executive Director; Rebekah Henley as Executive Operations Director; Joel Martino as National Director of Member Engagement; and Bradley Ruhmann as Director of Member Engagement. Listed board officers and directors are Ken Eldred, Chairman; Jeff Reeter, Vice Chairman; Nelson Mitchell, Secretary and Treasurer; and directors Joy Bohlinger, Steve Seifert, and Debra Waller.
USATransform is led by Andrew Hiss, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Hiss
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $235K (2024)
Ken Eldred
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Ruhmann
Director of Member Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Joel Martino
National Director of Member Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Rebekah Henley
Executive Operations Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Debra Waller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Gibson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kary Eldred
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Wren Mumford
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Floyd Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Bohlinger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Seifert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Reeter
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Mitchell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Wichert
CFO
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: George Seay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Nimmons (2020–2023) — Interim CEO & Director
- Former: Norman Miller (2020–2022) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Rebecca Hagelin (2020–2022) — CEO & Director
- Former: Reid Rutherford (2020) — CFO
- Former: William Dallas (2020) — CEO
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 $235K, to Andrew Hiss (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about USATransform
How much does USATransform give each year?
USATransform gave $12.8M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 26 grants.
What is USATransform's typical grant size?
USATransform's median grant in 2024 was $360,000, and its average grant was $457,168, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from USATransform that year got $516K on average.
Where does USATransform give grants?
USATransform's top state is Arizona, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (12%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Washington DC, WA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does USATransform give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on USATransform's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support and encourage the mission." (28 grants).
Who are USATransform's largest grantees?
USATransform's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point USA ($2,059,681), Alliance Defending Freedom ($1,200,000) and America First Policy Institute ($1,180,119), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is USATransform?
USATransform reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.4M.
What does USATransform fund?
USATransform says its committees seek to understand and impact the foundations of cultural spheres. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from USATransform?
USATransform has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is USATransform's EIN?
USATransform's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4819179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). USATransform funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/usatransform-morg_ff56dfaab8cd4c379e458ee7ae266fb4
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