Private foundation · EIN 13-6123529

American Express Foundation

Accepts applications Matching-gift program Most grants match employee donations; usually not open to applications.

New York, NY

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503189349102565
Total assets (EOY)$48,911,085
Grants paid$23,154,432
Typical (median) grant$40
Grants listed1495
Giving in home state (NY)23%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K1422
$5K–$25K5
$25K–$100K20
$100K+48

Smallest $1 · Largest $3,446,817

Geographic focus

DE
28%
NY
23%
Other/foreign
16%
DC
15%
FL
3%
MA
3%
CO
2%
VA
2%

Common purposes

givegethermatchfundingamexsupportingfinancialyouthfloatbuildingcareermexicoglobalamericanexpress

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$25,711,713$71,012,9609499
2024$23,154,432$48,911,0851495

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactAMERICAN EXPRESS PHILANTHROPY
AddressAMEX TOWER WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY, 102854804
Phone2122251716
Form & materials- NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION - CONTACT PERSON, TITLE, PHONE NUMBER - GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED BY ORGANIZATION - HISTORY OF PREVIOUS SUPPORT FROM THE AMERICAN EXPRESS PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM, FOUNDATION OR AN AMERICAN EXPRESS SUBSIDIARY - AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED - DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT, INCLUDING INFO ON TARGET GROUPS TO BE SERVED, NEEDS ADDRESSED, PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN, TIMETABLE - DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET - PROOF OF NONPROFIT STATUS, 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT NOTIFICATION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS - LATEST ANNUAL REPORT (IF NOT AVAILABLE, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL MISSION AND LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS) - FUNDING SOURCES
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Common Purpose Charitable TrustLONDONAMERICAN EXPRESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES$3,446,817
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DE2024 AMEX GIVE2GETHER FLOAT FUNDING$1,925,000
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DE2024 AMEX GIVE2GETHER FLOAT FUNDING$1,825,000
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DE2024 AMEX GIVE2GETHER FLOAT FUNDING$1,450,000
International Rescue Committee IncNEW YORK, NYWORKFORCE INTEGRATION FOR NEWCOMERS (WIN) 2.0$1,000,000
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DE2024 AMEX GIVE2GETHER FLOAT FUNDING$800,000
Ocean Conservancy IncWASHINGTON, DCTRASH FREE SEAS, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES$785,000
American National Red CrossWASHINGTON, DCDESIGNATED DISASTER RELIEF FUND$750,000
United Negro College Fund IncWASHINGTON, DCAMERICAN EXPRESS BUILDING BETTER FUTURES PROGRAM$665,000
Ja Worldwide IncBOSTON, MASHAPING A RESILIENT AND CONFIDENT FINANCIAL FUTURE$597,425
Covenant HouseNEW YORK, NYCAREER PATHS FOR YOUTH OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS$500,000
Hispanic Federation IncNEW YORK, NYNONPROFIT INCUBATOR & COVID VACCINATION INITIATIVE$500,000
United States Fund For UnicefNEW YORK, NYLEARNING PASSPORT AND MEXICO 21ST CENTURY SKILLS$450,000
Generation - You Employed IncWASHINGTON, DCSUPPORTING TECH PROGRAMS IN APPALACHIA AND THE UK$450,000
Valley Of The Sun United WayPHOENIX, AZAMEX COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT IN GREATER PHOENIX$400,000
Myriad Usa IncNEW YORK, NYAUSTRALIA BEF: ABCN, TWO GOOD$395,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of AmericaTAMPA, FLCAREER READINESS & WORKPLACE MENTORING$390,000
American Online Giving Foundation IncNEWARK, DEINCREMENTAL DECEMBER 2024 FUNDING$325,000
Myriad Usa IncNEW YORK, NYSINGLE PARENT EMPOWERMENT & CAREER SUPPORT$305,000
Myriad Usa IncNEW YORK, NYRAINWATER HARVESTING IN MEXICO CITY COMMUNITIES$285,250
Junior Achievement UsaCOLORADO SPRINGS, COBUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE IN UNDERSERVED YOUTH$276,000
American National Red CrossWASHINGTON, DCDESIGNATED DISASTER RELIEF FUND$268,000
Save The Children Federation IncFAIRFIELD, CTBUILDING RESILIENT FUTURES IN THE PHILIPPINES$265,000
Disability InALEXANDRIA, VAEARLY CAREER TALENT ACCELERATOR$250,000
National Arbor Day FoundationLINCOLN, NE2025 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT GLOBAL TREE PLANTING$250,000
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