American Energy Alliance is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Energy Alliance 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 12/2021, American Energy Alliance generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE (AEA) IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH (IER).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION: AEA'S PUBLIC EDUCATION TAKES PLACE AT BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
ADVOCACY: AEA'S LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TAKE PLACE AT BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. AEA'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE CITIZENS IN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTING OUR NATION'S MOST CRITICAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHALLENGES. THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, OUR NATION'S CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE POLICY-MAKING PROCESS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. AEA IS A NON-PARTISAN ISSUE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AFFORDABLE, ABUNDANT, AND RELIABLE ENERGY FOR AMERICA'S CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES.
RESEARCH: AEA CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND DEVELOPS POLICY POSITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS, CITIZENS, THE MEDIA AND OTHER CONSTITUENCIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas J Pyle President | Officer | 40 | $252,658 |
Lisa Wallace Senior Vp/sec/treasurer | Officer | 35 | $136,843 |
Dustin B Deberry Director Of Donor Relations | 35 | $73,286 | |
Robert L Bradley Jr Chief Executive Officer/founder | Officer | 5 | $14,253 |
Wayne Gable Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James H Clarkson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,910,641 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,910,641 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $71 |
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 | $1,912,817 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $451,633 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,099 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $283,864 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,872 |
Other employee benefits | $12,949 |
Payroll taxes | $41,601 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,485 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,259 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $445,425 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $609,394 |
Information technology | $10,605 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $124,330 |
Travel | $28,940 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,559 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,875 |
Insurance | $28,934 |
All other expenses | $31,525 |
Total functional expenses | $2,178,358 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $562,580 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $707,561 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,816 |
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 | $23,393 |
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 | $1,295,350 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,897 |
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 | $341,554 |
Total liabilities | $468,451 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $826,899 |
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 | $1,295,350 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Energy Alliance has awarded $490,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $425,000 |
Oxford, MS PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Newark, DE PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Energy Alliance has recieved totaling $200,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Fuel And Petrochemical Manufacturers Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | $72,608,635 | $38,134,884 |
Indivisible Project Washington, DC | $6,679,993 | $14,268,782 |
People For The American Way Washington, DC | $3,604,520 | $11,574,725 |
Alliance For Justice Washington, DC | $16,204,744 | $6,987,184 |
States United Democracy Center Inc Washington, DC | $2,130,024 | $5,028,276 |
American Energy Alliance Washington, DC | $1,295,350 | $1,912,817 |
More Perfect Union Foundation Washington, DC | $3,134,868 | $4,710,241 |
Fair Democracy Washington, DC | $378,223 | $2,075,374 |
Jewish Democratic Council Of America Washington, DC | $525,313 | $1,365,549 |
Construction Legal Rights Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $6,436,870 | $1,038,839 |
National Association Of Consumer Advocates Inc Washington, DC | $1,446,106 | $660,045 |
Foundation For Democratic Development Washington, DC | $502,638 | $915,554 |