American Energy Action
- Assets
- $396.7k
- Revenue
- $8.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-2212257
Organization Overview
American Energy Action is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Energy Action 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 12/2022, American Energy Action generated $8.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, American Energy Action has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $1,993,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION (AEA) IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING CLEAN ENERGY, ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES NECESSARY FOR THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY, AND HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICY MAKERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR POSITIONS ON CLEAN ENERGY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS IN MULTIPLE STATES TO ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY; CONDUCTED EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TARGETING ELECTED OFFICIALS, ADMINISTRATION AND THE PUBLIC OF THE HARMFUL IMPACT OF PROPOSED TARIFFS ON THE SOLAR INDUSTRY; EXECUTED ISSUE ADVOCACY GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH AEA'S MISSION AND GOALS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phil Musser Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Webster Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Tom Starrs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5.5 | $0 |
Jc Sandberg Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
National Media Research Planning & Plac Media Placement | 12/30/22 | $2,000,086 |
S-3 Public Affairs Llc Executive Management/media Services | 12/30/22 | $410,300 |
Redpath Consulting Project Management | 12/30/22 | $243,210 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $8,782,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,782,500 |
| 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 | $8,782,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,000 |
| 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 | $412,800 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $57,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,536 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $55,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $538,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $43,088 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,003 |
| 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 | $4,319 |
| All other expenses | $78,259 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,606,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $396,732 |
| 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 | $396,732 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $396,732 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $396,732 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Energy Action has awarded $90,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DOWN BALLOT CLIMATE ACTION FUND PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $65,000 |
CLEAN ENERGY FOR AMERICA PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $25,000 |