AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION (EIN 812212257) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS STARRS

Phone

2024208728

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION, founded in 2016, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $15.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 224% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $9.3M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION (AEA) IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING CLEAN ENERGY, ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES NECESSARY FOR THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY, AND HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICY MAKERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR POSITIONS ON CLEAN ENERGY ISSUES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,355,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $819

TOTAL REVENUE $15,355,819

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $67,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $70,000

Program Expenses $3,061,906

Other Expenses $5,956,981

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,024,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,355,819	$4,745,000	+2.2%
Expenses	$6,024,481	$3,085,454	+1.0%
Net Income	$9,331,338	$1,659,546	+4.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PHIL MUSSER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH WEBSTER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM STARRS	TREASURER	5.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JC SANDBERG	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$15,355,819	$6,024,481	$11,387,616	$9,331,338
2023	$4,745,000	$3,085,454	$2,056,278	$1,659,546
2022	$8,782,500	$11,606,986	$396,732	$-2,824,486
2021	$5,038,400	$3,320,939	$3,221,218	$1,717,461
2020	$4,353,950	$4,822,817	$1,503,757	$-468,867
2019	$3,220,500	$1,342,907	$2,159,624	$1,877,593

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