AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE (AEA) IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS RELATED TO THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH (IER). AEA'S MISSION IS TO ENLIST, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER ENERGY CONSUMERS TO ENCOURAGE POLICYMAKERS TO SUPPORT POLICIES THAT LEAD TO ABUNDANT, AFFORDABLE, AND RELIABLE ENERGY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $11k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $832
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $239k | — | — | $17k | $284k $302k |
Senior Vp/secretary/treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $128k | — | — | $14k | $164k $174k |
VP Development Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $75k $80k |
VP Policy Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $57k $60k |
Chief Executive Officer/founder Officer (Unspecified) | $11k | — | — | $832 | $33k $35k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 16%
from 2023
From $246k in 2023 to $284k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 4%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 24% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE received $284,355 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE reported $2.4M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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