Americans For Prosperity
92% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Americans For Prosperity is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 2004, with $223,706,334 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
4201 Wilson Blvd Ste 1000, Arlington, VA, 22203 EIN 75-3148958 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$223.7M
▲ 20.0% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$201.4M
Net assets
$36.9M
Employees
616
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Americans For Prosperity: 92% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +10% 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 Americans For Prosperity: 2 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B 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 Americans For Prosperity: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Americans For Prosperity: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Mobilize americans to advocate for solutions that expand freedom and opportunity to unleash prosperity for all.
What they do
State: educate and mobilize americans to advocate for bottom-up solutions to problems that prevent people from realizing their full potential, with a focus on removing barriers to opportunity, addressing unsustainable government spending and debt, reforming the health care and criminal justice systems, and promoting policies that will help build a strong and growing economy at the state level.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4201 Wilson Blvd Ste 1000, Arlington, VA, 22203
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Economic Development
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44.2M (FY2013) to $223.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23.8MNet assets $36.9M
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$60.7M
Total liabilities
$23.8M
Net assets
$36.9M
Salaries & benefits
$60.4M
30% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,706,334▲20.0% | $201,414,745▲19.9% | $36,933,644▲152% | $60,720,666▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $186,359,205▲65.7% | $168,040,159▲23.5% | $14,642,055▲498% | $44,964,046▲172% | 990 |
| 2022 | $112,498,519▼1.1% | $136,103,095▲39.9% | -$3,676,991▼118% | $16,548,828▼54.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $113,776,550▲76.3% | $97,304,690▲24.2% | $19,928,957▲476% | $36,122,323▲130% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,546,338▲18.4% | $78,329,056▲37.4% | $3,457,097▼79.9% | $15,693,509▼28.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,497,443▼43.6% | $56,999,314▼36.4% | $17,239,815▼12.7% | $21,995,158▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $96,544,184▲67.7% | $89,615,828▲73.4% | $19,741,686▲54.1% | $22,419,326▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,578,959▼10.1% | $51,688,505▼11.3% | $12,813,330▲85.1% | $15,506,343▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,022,276▲44.3% | $58,306,180▲27.5% | $6,922,940▲474% | $11,076,564▲60.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,382,585▼46.3% | $45,727,933▼49.4% | $1,206,844▼52.7% | $6,887,540▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $82,682,125▲86.9% | $90,412,075▲160% | $2,552,192▼75.2% | $7,611,462▼39.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,245,689 | $34,791,542 | $10,282,142 | $12,656,629 | 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: Emily Seidel — $820,487 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Seidel | Ceo/president/chair | 51 | $820,487 |
| Daniel Garza | President, Libre | 50 | $474,914 |
| Brent Gardner | Director | 51 | $450,230 |
| Chase Downham | Senior Vice President Grassroots | 50 | $388,788 |
| Beth Anne A Mumford | Vice President, State Operations | 50 | $317,945 |
| Dean F Clancy | Senior Policy Fellow | 50 | $259,959 |
| Genevieve Collins | State Director, Texas | 50 | $255,742 |
| Eric Bott | Senior Regional Vice President | 50 | $249,973 |
| Juliana Heerschap | Vice President, Policy | 50 | $249,750 |
| Gretchen Reiter | Director | 1 | — |
| James Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Adcock | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kim Penner | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Stolarz | Outgoing Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Margee Clancy | Incoming Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mark Holden | Outgoing Chairman | 1 | — |
| Weston Edwards | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Communications | Media Services | $55,875,856 |
| Canvass America LLC | Temp Services | $22,161,621 |
| I360 LLC | Data Services | $19,588,275 |
| People Who Think LLC | Printing | $3,041,536 |
| Talentwave | Temp Services | $2,667,461 |
Grants received · $707.2M total
24 grants to Americans For Prosperity totaling $707.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $121,000,000 |
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2024 | $80,000,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $130,000,000 |
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2023 | $39,000,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General support | 2022 | $60,000,000 |
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2022 | $36,000,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General support | 2021 | $102,000,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General support | 2020 | $40,000,000 |
| Believe In People Inc | General support | 2020 | $2,350,000 |
| Edison Electric Institute | Contribution/program support | 2019 | $35,000 |
| Edison Electric Institute | Contribution/program support | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General support | 2017 | $47,500,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2017 | $225,000 |
| Ncta-the Internet & Television Association | General support 2017 | 2017 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $826K in FY2024
10 grants totaling $826K in FY2024. All grants made by Americans For Prosperity →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Center Action | General support | $250,000 |
| National Immigration Forum Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Jersey First | General support | $108,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Wmc Foundatiion Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Ohio Works Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Manufacturer & Business Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Showme Prosperity | General support | $50,000 |
| American Oil & Gas Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Inc | General support | $17,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Americans For Prosperity a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Americans For Prosperity is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-3148958, based in Arlington, Virginia.
- What is Americans For Prosperity's EIN?
- Americans For Prosperity's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-3148958.
- How much revenue does Americans For Prosperity report?
- Americans For Prosperity reported $223,706,334 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Americans For Prosperity's spending goes to programs?
- Americans For Prosperity spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Americans For Prosperity have?
- CharityIndex grades Americans For Prosperity A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Americans For Prosperity's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Americans For Prosperity's latest Form 990 is $820,487, paid to Emily Seidel (Ceo/president/chair).
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Data for Americans For Prosperity (EIN 75-3148958) 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.