- Revenue 2024
- $10,918,816
- Expenses 2024
- $10,637,140
Program services were 77.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
As filed
- Subsection
- 03
- NTEE code
- W20C
- Classification
- 2000
- Street
- 2900 CRYSTAL DR STE 600
These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC) IS A FORUM FOR STAKEHOLDERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND DEVELOP POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS. ALEC'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE JEFFERSONIAN PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKETS AND FEDERALISM.
Activities or mission (Part I)
ASSIST STATE LAWMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC BY SHARING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DATA.
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TASK FORCES - ALEC'S POLICY TASK FORCES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR LEGISLATORS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO DISCUSS ISSUES, DEVELOP POLICIES, AND DRAFT MODEL POLICY WHICH SERVES AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE. THE TASK FORCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AMERICAN CITY COUNCIL EXCHANGE; CIVIL JUSTICE; COMMERCE, INSURANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY; CRIMINAL JUSTICE; EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE; HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; FEDERALISM AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; TAX AND FISCAL POLICY; AND HOMELAND SECURITY. EACH TAX FORCE IS CO-CHAIRED BY A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBER OF ALEC.
Expenses $3,365,998
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CONFERENCES - ALEC HOLDS NATIONAL CONFERENCES, PROVIDING WORKSHOPS ON CURRENT ISSUES WITH LEADING EXPERTS, PUBLIC FIGURES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS. THE TWO NATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD IN 2024 AND 2023 WERE THE ANNUAL MEETING AND STATES AND NATIONAL POLICY SUMMIT MEETING.
Expenses $2,317,862 · Revenue $1,267,156
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STATE OUTREACH - ALEC'S STATE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR QUALIFYING COSTS, PRINCIPALLY TRAVEL AND LODGING, OF STATE LEGISLATORS TO ATTEND VARIOUS CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS OF ALEC. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, ALEC ALSO WORKS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGISLATIVE MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN ALEC. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ENCOMPASSES ALEC'S STATE EQUITY ALLIANCE WORK WHICH INCLUDES VOTER EDUCATION INITIATIVES.
Expenses $1,203,421
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS - ALEC CONDUCTS AN ON-GOING COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES ALL DEPARTMENTS OF ALEC TO PROMOTE POLICIES BASED ON FREE-MARKET, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND FEDERALISM AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBERS. PUBLIC AFFAIRS ALSO EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ALEC'S INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
Expenses $689,101
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MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP MANAGES THE PROGRAMS FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF ALEC STATE LEGISLATOR MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES LIAISON WITH THE ALEC STATE CHAIRS AND PRIVATE SECTOR STATE CHAIRS. IN ADDITION, MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ALEC STATE CHAIRS IN ENSURING THAT MEMBERS OF ALEC'S LEADERSHIP ARE OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALEC'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Expenses $658,319 · Revenue $97,003
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Officers and directors · 2024
As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.
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Lisa NelsonLISA NELSON
CEO
- Total calculated
- $527,789
- From this org
- $507,409
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $20,380
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $388,691
- Bonus
- $118,718
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $20,284
- Nontaxable benefits
- $96
- Filer's total
- $527,789
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Lisa BowenLISA BOWEN
CFO
- Total calculated
- $278,248
- From this org
- $241,218
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $37,030
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $221,218
- Bonus
- $20,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $9,640
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,390
- Filer's total
- $278,248
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Jonathan WilliamsJONATHAN WILLIAMS
CHIEF ECONOMIST, EVP-POLICY
- Total calculated
- $272,208
- From this org
- $235,218
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $36,990
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $215,218
- Bonus
- $20,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $9,600
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,390
- Filer's total
- $272,208
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Marie VulajMARIE VULAJ
VP-PARTNERSHIPS & ENGAGEMENT
- Total calculated
- $241,158
- From this org
- $205,288
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $35,870
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $190,288
- Bonus
- $15,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $8,400
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,470
- Filer's total
- $241,158
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Lee SchalkLEE SCHALK
VP - POLICY
- Total calculated
- $203,263
- From this org
- $168,953
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $34,310
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $158,953
- Bonus
- $10,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $6,840
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,470
- Filer's total
- $203,263
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Courtney CookCOURTNEY COOK
VP - EVENTS
- Total calculated
- $191,600
- From this org
- $153,445
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $38,155
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $143,445
- Bonus
- $10,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $6,180
- Nontaxable benefits
- $31,975
- Filer's total
- $191,600
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Alex Hinson DirectorALEX HINSON DIRECTOR
CORPORATE AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS
- Total calculated
- $126,405
- From this org
- $124,500
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $1,905
- Hours/week
- 40
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Amy VarnerAMY VARNER
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
- Total calculated
- $120,619
- From this org
- $114,764
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,855
- Hours/week
- 40
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Senate President Ty MastersonSENATE PRESIDENT TY MASTERSON
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Representative Daniel PerezREPRESENTATIVE DANIEL PEREZ
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Patricia RuckerSENATOR PATRICIA RUCKER
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Jim DotsonSENATOR JIM DOTSON
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Demi BusattaDEMI BUSATTA
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Phil KingSENATOR PHIL KING
CEO APPOINTMENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Stuart AdamsSENATOR STUART ADAMS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Jim BuckSENATOR JIM BUCK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Chris CroftCHRIS CROFT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Representative John CarsonREPRESENTATIVE JOHN CARSON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Julie DanielsSENATOR JULIE DANIELS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Representative Sage DixonREPRESENTATIVE SAGE DIXON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Representative Seth GroveREPRESENTATIVE SETH GROVE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Lt Gover Winsome Earle-SearsLT GOVER WINSOME EARLE-SEARS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Representative Matt HallREPRESENTATIVE MATT HALL
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Josh HarkinsSENATOR JOSH HARKINS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Senator Dan LaursenSENATOR DAN LAURSEN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.
Filings
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2024
- Revenue
- $10,918,816
- Expenses
- $10,637,140
- Contributions
- $9,508,430
- Grants paid
- $0
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2023
- Revenue
- $11,289,177
- Expenses
- $11,218,844
- Contributions
- $9,913,510
- Grants paid
- $0
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2022
- Revenue
- $10,104,204
- Expenses
- $9,480,356
- Contributions
- $9,054,508
- Grants paid
- $0
The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.
Other returns filed
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2021 · 990
- Revenue
- $9,832,106
- Expenses
- $8,596,965
- Assets (EOY)
- $8,013,515
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2020 · 990
- Revenue
- $7,978,103
- Expenses
- $7,213,865
- Assets (EOY)
- $6,368,207
Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.
Grants made
No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.
Grants received
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$576,031
2023 General Support
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$429,881
2024 General Support
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$379,500
2022 General Support
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$230,000
2024 SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION
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2022 GENERAL SUPPORT
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2024 GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
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$185,100
2022 for general operations
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$155,000
2023 GRL DONATI
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$150,000
2025 SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION
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2023 General Contribution
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Related organizations
From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
Declared on its 2024 return
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501(C)(4) · EDUCATE THE PUBLIC & GOV'T POLICY MAKERS BY PROVIDING NONPARTISAN RESEARCH · DC · controlled entity
Declared as related by
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On its 2024 return
Other IRS files
Auto-Revocation List
Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.
Publication 78
Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.
These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.
What this page reflects
The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.