American Gas Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Gas Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1938, with $42,322,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
400 N Capitol St Nw Ste 450, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 13-0431590 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2024)
$42.3M
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$42.9M
Net assets
$31.4M
Employees
104
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Gas Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Gas Association: 9 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Gas Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Gas Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
American gas association (the association) is an advocate for natural gas utility companies and their customers. the association helps natural gas utilities achieve operational excellence in the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of natural gas.
What they do
Governmental affairs and public policy: governmental affairs and public policy provides american gas association members with information on legislative development, prepares testimony, comments and filings regarding legislative activities, lobbies on behalf of the industry and its customers to achieve the association's advocacy priorities.
Membership and strategic development: membership and strategic development provides meeting services, corporate secretary and board support, and opportunities for interaction between member companies and the financial community with a focus to promote interest in the investment opportunities in the industry.
Contact & location
- Address
- 400 N Capitol St Nw Ste 450, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31.7M (FY2014) to $42.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.6MNet assets $31.4M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$56.9M
Total liabilities
$25.6M
Net assets
$31.4M
Salaries & benefits
$23.5M
55% of expenses
Board members
45
44 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,322,560▲0.6% | $42,944,466▲4.4% | $31,379,260▲3.3% | $56,935,833▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $42,058,362▲14.5% | $41,141,078▲11.3% | $30,389,407▲13.2% | $58,063,253▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $36,724,829▲2.9% | $36,971,511▲5.6% | $26,840,319▼14.2% | $59,928,098▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,694,026▲9.7% | $34,995,470▲13.2% | $31,296,418▲4.7% | $54,599,533▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $32,533,471▼14.8% | $30,927,928▼10.7% | $29,884,160▲17.4% | $48,172,266▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,193,962▼38.2% | $34,648,930▼38.2% | $25,465,652▲41.2% | $47,368,786▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $61,809,816▲73.7% | $56,099,632▲40.4% | $18,037,944▲40.8% | $44,327,811▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,574,679▲4.0% | $39,946,358▲15.1% | $12,811,380▼8.6% | $49,811,640▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,218,162▼1.4% | $34,704,995▲0.5% | $14,011,869▲18.7% | $40,191,120▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $34,701,027▲9.6% | $34,549,421▲6.1% | $11,801,836▼11.0% | $39,216,477▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,659,866 | $32,564,166 | $13,256,952 | $42,342,302 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Karen Harbert — $3,998,124 (9.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Harbert | President & Ceo | 35 | $3,998,124 |
| Michael Murray | General Counsel | 35 | $569,993 |
| Terri Oliva | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $567,553 |
| George Lowe | Vp, Government Relations | 35 | $521,648 |
| Edith Naegele | Vp & Corporate Secretary | 35 | $507,141 |
| Christina Sames | Former Svp, Safety, Ops, Eng & Security | 35 | $476,926 |
| Lori Traweek | Former Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $456,520 |
| Jennifer O'shea | Vp, Communications | 35 | $364,865 |
| Richard Meyer | Vp, Energy Markets, Analysis, & Standards | 35 | $355,630 |
| Susan Forrester | Vp, Advocacy & Outreach | 35 | $345,093 |
| Andrew Lu | Vp, Safety, Ops, & Engineering | 35 | $342,923 |
| Andrew Hesselbach | Director | 1 | — |
| Blue Jenkins | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian R Weisker | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Huskilson | Director | 1 | — |
| Darin Carroll | Former Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Bonenberger | Director | 1 | — |
| David H Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| David P Bauer | Director | 1 | — |
| Dennis P Vermillion | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rational Pr LLC | Communications Support | $703,500 |
| Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP | Legal Services | $300,000 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Audit, Tax & Erp Software Selection | $185,830 |
| The Ygs Group | Online Magazine Production & Design | $183,706 |
| The Morning Consult LLC | Research Support | $180,000 |
Grants received · $20K total
2 grants to American Gas Association totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Electric Institute | Contribution/program support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support building | 2014 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $593K in FY2024
34 grants totaling $593K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Gas Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coloradans For Energy Access | Support | $50,000 |
| Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | Sponsorship | $28,500 |
| Independent Petroleum Association of America | Support | $26,250 |
| Csa Group | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| National Association of Counties | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Common Ground Alliance | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Republican Attorneys General Association | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| International Code Council Inc | Sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Western Governors' Association | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| United States Conference of Mayors | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| The Economic Club of Washington Dc | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Energy Solutions Center Inc | Sponsorship | $19,000 |
| Council of State Governments | Sponsorship | $16,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Gas Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Gas Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-0431590, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Gas Association's EIN?
- American Gas Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-0431590.
- How much revenue does American Gas Association report?
- American Gas Association reported $42,322,560 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Gas Association have?
- CharityIndex grades American Gas Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Gas Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Gas Association's latest Form 990 is $3,998,124, paid to Karen Harbert (President & Ceo).
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Data for American Gas Association (EIN 13-0431590) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.