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American Express Foundation — Grants & Giving Profile

Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 136123529) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.

Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.

Overview

In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, American Express Foundation reported 70 grants totaling $19,216,433 to 47 organizations across 14 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $1,925,000 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

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Reported grants
70
Total given
$19.2M
Median grant
$127.1K
Largest grant
$1.9M
Recipients
47
States reached
14

What this foundation funds

Where the funding went

Largest recipients (by total reported funding)

RecipientLocationTotal
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DE$6,550,000
Myriad USA IncNEW YORK, NY$1,571,006
American National RED CrossWASHINGTON, DC$1,202,824
International Rescue Committee IncNEW YORK, NY$1,000,000
Ocean Conservancy IncWASHINGTON, DC$785,000
United Negro College Fund IncWASHINGTON, DC$665,000
United States Fund for UnicefNEW YORK, NY$600,000
JA Worldwide IncBOSTON, MA$597,425
Generation - YOU Employed IncWASHINGTON, DC$550,000
Covenant HouseNEW YORK, NY$500,000
Hispanic Federation IncNEW YORK, NY$500,000
Resource Foundation IncNEW YORK, NY$440,000
Valley of the SUN United WAYPHOENIX, AZ$400,000
BIG Brothers BIG Sisters of AmericaTAMPA, FL$390,000
Scholarship America IncST PETER, MN$277,325
Junior Achievement USACOLORADO SPRINGS, CO$276,000
Save the Children Federation IncFAIRFIELD, CT$265,000
Disability inALEXANDRIA, VA$250,000
First Nations Development InstituteLONGMONT, CO$250,000
National Arbor DAY FoundationLINCOLN, NE$250,000
United WAY of Broward CountyFT LAUDERDALE, FL$230,000
Vital Voices Global Partnership IncWASHINGTON, DC$200,000
United WAY WorldwideALEXANDRIA, VA$173,261
Asian American FoundationWASHINGTON, DC$125,000
Head Strong Project IncFLUSHING, NY$125,000
National Urban League IncNEW YORK, NY$125,000
Team RubiconLOS ANGELES, CA$125,000
Council for Economic EducationNEW YORK, NY$100,000
Friends of Kings College London Association IncNEW YORK, NY$100,000
Asian American Legal Defense and Education FundNEW YORK, NY$50,000
Catchafire FoundationSAN FRANCISCO, CA$50,000
God's Love WE DeliverNEW YORK, NY$50,000
National Diversity Coalition IncMARINA DEL REY, CA$50,000
Panorama GlobalSEATTLE, WA$50,000
United WAY of Greater Salt LakeSALT LAKE CTY, UT$50,000
Volunteer Florida Foundation IncTALLAHASSEE, FL$50,000
9 11 DAYIRVINE, CA$36,000
CHC Creating Healthier CommunitiesALEXANDRIA, VA$32,926
Globalgiving Foundation IncWASHINGTON, DC$26,041
Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids IncNEW YORK, NY$25,000
Keep America Beautiful IncSTAMFORD, CT$25,000
Museum of Jewish Heritage a Living Memorial to the HolocaustNEW YORK, NY$25,000
The Trevor Project IncWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA$25,000
Americas CharitiesCHANTILLY, VA$24,594
Global ImpactALEXANDRIA, VA$13,455
EarthshareWASHINGTON, DC$5,576
Honoring America's VeteransSCOTTSDALE, AZ$5,000

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Source: public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings (tax year 2024). Amounts are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.