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EIN 33-1137541

The American Independent Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$18,423,509
2023
Total expenses
$16,208,068
2023
Total assets
$8,127,867
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

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$5,450,000
CounterAct FoundationGeneral Operating Support$900,000
Media Matters for AmericaGeneral Operating Support$810,500
...and 3 more grants made

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 58 more grants received totalling $15,816,563

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 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,422,779
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$730
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$18,423,509

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

Organizations like The American Independent Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC$24,428,280
Allied Media ProjectsDetroit, MI$24,047,524
American Studies CenterArlington, VA$7,167,150
Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States SenateBoston, MA$7,102,356
SIL InternationalDallas, TX$48,965,391
Effective Ventures Foundation USASan Francisco, CA$74,969,377
Grassroots InternationalBoston, MA$13,199,695
Greenpeace FundWashington, DC$22,041,605
NDN CollectiveRapid City, SD$21,636,589
Partnership ProjectWashington, DC$41,135,836
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $260,000 from Forward Majority Fund
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
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 23262
Washington, DC 20026
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
2024-12-31
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