CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS

MCLEAN, VA, 22101-3904 (202) 464-5170 Est. 2021 EIN 86-3675838
W05— Public & Societal Benefit Form 990 501(c)(4)
www.ideachampions.us

Mission

THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS (CFAI) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICAN INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE BOTH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ABOUT IDEAS THAT ADVANCE AND ENHANCE PROSPERITY THROUGH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$10.0M
Recipients
6
Years Active
2022 - 2024
Avg grant: $2,483,889 Median: $1,135,500

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20241$6.1M $6.1M01
20232$425K $213K11
20223$3.6M $1.2M30

Sectors Funded

Education
1

Top States

Virginia
4
Colorado
1
Maryland
1

Grantee Size Profile

$5M - $10M
1

Top Grantees

Grants Awarded · 1 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$5,382,385
Total Expenses
$6,373,340
Net Assets
$124,349
3 employees 3 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
0.2 months Low
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 122.8%
Expenses ↑ 267.7%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 100.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 95.1% Management 4.9%

Officers & Trustees (5)

We treat individual compensation with extra care. Named amounts are on Grow plans.

Filing History (3 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 Form 990
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$5,382,385 $6,373,340$124,349
2023 Form 990
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$2,416,143 $1,733,357$1,115,304
2022 Form 990
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$7,332,043 $7,353,185$431,471

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EIN: 86-3675838 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data