AMERICA WORKS USAPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
AMERICA WORKS USA is a 501(c) grantmaker that reported $7.1M in total grants paid to 5 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through a relationship-based, invitation-only process; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZAtion was established to promote ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT WILL LEAD TO FISCALLY responsible GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION.
Cause Areas
1
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE
Lawrence, KS
$16.7M
37%
PRIORITIES USA
Washington, DC
$2.4M
5%
AMERICA VOTES
WASHINGTON, DC
$1.4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$175K
Median 2nd year grant
$350K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 29 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 5 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICA WORKS USA?
No. AMERICA WORKS USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICA WORKS USA give?
AMERICA WORKS USA primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Kansas, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AMERICA WORKS USA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICA WORKS USA fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $175 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICA WORKS USA make each year?
In 2024, AMERICA WORKS USA awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICA WORKS USA fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICA WORKS USA awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include KANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE, PRIORITIES USA, and AMERICA VOTES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICA WORKS USA?
AMERICA WORKS USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.