Center for American Ideas
Mclean, Virginia · EIN 863675838 · Private foundation
Center for American Ideas is a private foundation based in Mclean, Virginia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $6.1M in grants paid and $133K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $10.0M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Center for American Ideas funds
Center for American Ideas's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gopac Education Fund TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | $6.1M | 2024 |
| Common Sense America TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | Mclean, VA | $1.9M | 2022 |
| Colorado Dawn TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | Colorado Springs, CO | $1.1M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Center for American Ideas
Center for American Ideas's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ideachampions.us.
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Frequently asked questions about Center for American Ideas
- Does Center for American Ideas accept grant applications?
- Center for American Ideas's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Center for American Ideas fund?
- Center for American Ideas's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Gopac Education Fund, Common Sense America, Colorado Dawn. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Center for American Ideas give in grants?
- Center for American Ideas reported $6.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.0M over 6 grants.
- Where is Center for American Ideas located?
- Center for American Ideas is based in Mclean, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 863675838.
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