AEC Trust
Preselected recipients only
AEC Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.1 million in 142 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $16.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24.1 million
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$16.0 million
- Assets$46.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 151 | $62.1 million |
| 2024 | $24.1 million | 142 | $46.1 million |
How to apply
AEC Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What AEC Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 77 | $17.9 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $4.1 million |
| Colorado | 45 | $759,650 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $515,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Homestead Foundation Inc | expenditure responsibility grant | $16.0 million |
| Wagmore Foundation Inc | expenditure responsibility grant | $4.1 million |
| Dance Alive Inc | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights Inc | Building the Vision: National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expansion for Capital and Program | $250,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Transforming Emergency Care: Campaign for the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Department | $150,000 |
| University of Florida | Harn Museum of Art General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Hurricane Helene Response | $100,000 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Nature for All | $100,000 |
| Fernbank Inc | THRIVE: The Nature of Change (Capital Campaign) | $100,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust Inc | Forest & Farm Conservation: Longley 181 acres in Williamsburg Hatfield, MA | $100,000 |
| Link Counseling Center Inc | 50th Anniversary Capital Projects | $100,000 |
| Center for Human Development | Community Housing Support Program | $75,000 |
| Corporate Accountability Intl | Corporate Accountability: Advancing Climate & Water Justice Alongside Frontline Allies | $75,000 |
| Raising Expectations Inc | Raising Expectations, Inc. | $75,000 |
| Survival Centers Inc | Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry | $75,000 |
| Louisville Preschool Inc | Louisville Support Fund | $70,000 |
| Atlanta Community Support Project Inc | ACSP General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiati | Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative | $50,000 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | Ekvn-Yefolecv Maskoke Ecovillage | $50,000 |
| Feminist Womens Health Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Global Growers Network Inc | Global Growers 2024 Cultivating Futures Campaign | $50,000 |
| Matheson History Museum Inc | Historic Preservation of the Matheson History Museum Complex and Collections | $50,000 |
| Push Push Theater Company | PushPush Arts: Capital Campaign for the purchase of an arts venue in College Park, GA | $50,000 |
| Status Home Inc | Destination Independence | $50,000 |
| Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District | SLFPD Biggest Needs Request | $50,000 |
| The Callanwolde Foundation Inc | Build. Inspire. Grow. | $50,000 |
| Trans Justice Housing Project Inc | Services for transgender/gender non-conforming people experiencing homelessness | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Florida Museum "Earth to Florida" permanent exhibition | $50,000 |
| Virginia-Highland Elementary PTO | Everybody's Playground at Virginia-Highland Elementary | $50,000 |
| Wylde Center Inc | Operating and Capital Support for Wylde Center | $50,000 |
| Audio Information Network of Colorado | Information Equity for People Living with Vision Loss or Blindness | $30,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | Colorado Healthy School Food Pathway pilot phase | $30,000 |
| Outreach United Resource Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Peak Abundance | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sister Song Inc | SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective General Operating | $30,000 |
| The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Inc | Supporting Animal Adoption Services at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Building Multiracial Working Class Power in Georgia | $30,000 |
| Chris 180 Inc | Trauma-Informed Mental Health Counseling for Children and Youth | $25,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Georgia Center for Nonprofits Inc | The Campaign For Greater Good | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cibc National Trust Company
- David H Cofrin
- Edith Dee Cofrin
- Mary Ann P Cofrin
- Paige Cofrin
Questions people ask
Does AEC Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AEC Trust give?
$24.1 million in tax year 2024, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs AEC Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee), David H Cofrin (Advisory Board Member), Edith Dee Cofrin (Advisory Board Chair) and Mary Ann P Cofrin (Advisory Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does AEC Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.