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EIN 33-1137541

The American Independent Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
36
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
The American Independent Institute is a Washington-based journalism fund that supports the publication of investigative news projects. The American Independent Institute seeks stories with strong potential for impact.
Also known as...
American Independent News Network Center for Independent Media; The American Independent Institute
Total revenues
$26,134,884
2022
Total expenses
$22,550,443
2022
Total assets
$4,810,446
2022
Num. employees
36
2022

Program areas at The American Independent Foundation

The organization funds factual journalism that arms The public with The truths needed to hold individuals and groups accountable for actions or policies that run counter to progressive values.

Grants made by The American Independent Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Independent MediaEducational Program Activities$18,220,000

Who funds The American Independent Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$6,358,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$2,144,000
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable FoundationContribution To Support Commitment To Impact Journalism.$1,500,000
...and 62 more grants received totalling $17,356,415

Personnel at The American Independent Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Pilar MartinezChief Financial Officer$24,406
Bradley BeychokSenior Advisor$213,775
Jessica McCreightPresident$96,999
David BennahumChair / Director$0
Kaili Joy GrayExecutive Editor$73,209
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The American Independent Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$26,126,383
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$86
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,415
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$26,134,884

Form 990s for The American Independent Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-06-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC$42,411,860
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Faith in Action NetworkOakland, CA$37,999,794
Greenpeace FundWashington, DC$22,041,605
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Open Society Foundations
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 44818
Washington, DC 20024
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Facebook page
AmericanIndependent 
Twitter profile
@amerindp 
IRS details
EIN
33-1137541
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0146935
FTB Entity ID
3225027
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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