American Exceptionalism Institute Inc is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Exceptionalism Institute Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2023, American Exceptionalism Institute Inc generated $11.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 04/2023.
Since 2020, American Exceptionalism Institute Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $26,540,516. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND ISSUE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO NATIONAL SECURITY, THE PROTECTION OF LIFE, AND TAX AND SPENDING ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITY CENTERED ON AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY.
THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE POLICIES ON THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Clark Fork Group Llc Communications Consulting | 4/29/23 | $697,479 |
Karl Ahlgren & Assoc Llc Public Affairs Consulting | 4/29/23 | $351,968 |
Vaulter Llc Media Services | 4/29/23 | $653,540 |
October Inc Media Services | 4/29/23 | $221,943 |
Langdon Law Legal Fees | 4/29/23 | $161,636 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,668,999 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,668,999 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,668,999 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,125,016 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $137,849 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $43,707 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,298 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $33,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,940,095 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,588 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $661,588 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $661,588 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $661,588 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Exceptionalism Institute Inc has awarded $10,120,516 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADVANCE OK PAC PURPOSE: General Support | $417,266 |
1907 PAC PURPOSE: General Support | $25,000 |
ADVANCING FREEDOM PURPOSE: General Support | $390,000 |
AFFORDABLE ENERGY FUND PAC PURPOSE: General Support | $650,000 |
AMERICAN JOBS AND GROWTH PAC PURPOSE: General Support | $75,000 |
AMERICAN POLICY COALITION PURPOSE: General Support | $3,250,000 |