About
The American Australian Council is a bipartisan, nonprofit institution dedicated to advancing the American-Australian relationship.
Governance
The American Australian Council is a bipartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation governed by a volunteer board of directors composed of former members of Congress; senior political appointees from both major political parties; top government relations and public policy leaders; and business enterprise entrepreneurs. We are supported by an involved foundational membership, sponsors, an advisory board, and staff.
Council Officers
Barry S. Jackson
Chairman, American Australian Council
Managing Director
The Lindsey Group
The Honorable Robert S. Walker
Vice Chairman, American Australian Council
Chief Executive Officer
MoonWalker Associates
Tony Podesta
Treasurer & Founding Chairman, American Australian Council
Council Directors
Mary Kissel
Executive Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor
Stephens Inc.
Larry Irving
President and CEO
The Irving Group
The Honorable Kevin G. Nealer
Principal
The Scowcroft Group
Michael Thawley
Vice-Chariman
Capital Group International
Emeritus Board Members
Foundation Structure
The parent foundation of the American Australian Council is the American Australian Education and Leadership Foundation, an organization that has been confirmed by the U.S Internal Revenue Service as:
• Exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Not liable for the tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
• Not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code, and therefore not subject to the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code
Donors may deduct contributions to our Foundation as provided in section 170 of the Code, and bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to our foundation or for its use are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes.
The Foundation is governed by a board of directors, all of whom are volunteers, and who are responsible for ensuring that an adequate commitment of funding is organized, for organizing the Foundation and taking responsible measures, such as ensuring legal compliance, meeting corporate grant standards under Sarbanes Oxley, adequate insurance coverage, etc. We would be pleased to provide the relevant corporate documents, certifications, tax ID number upon request.