American Electric Power Foundation
Preselected recipients only
American Electric Power Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $23.0 million in 753 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23.0 million
- Number of grants753
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$47.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22.6 million the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $26.7 million | 793 | $80.8 million |
| 2024 | $22.6 million | 752 | $66.0 million |
| 2025 | $23.0 million | 753 | $47.7 million |
How to apply
American Electric Power Foundation 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 American Electric Power Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 235 | $11.3 million |
| Texas | 148 | $3.3 million |
| Indiana | 86 | $1.7 million |
| Virginia | 43 | $1.2 million |
| West Virginia | 36 | $1.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 59 | $994,000 |
| Michigan | 27 | $748,000 |
| Kentucky | 30 | $715,812 |
| Illinois | 6 | $694,000 |
| Louisiana | 44 | $490,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Blitz Foundation Inc | National Child Identification Program | $1.4 million |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation | Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation Comprehensive campaign | $500,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | for Pelotonia Operational support | $500,000 |
| The Columbus Partnership | Smart Columbus Sustainability fund | $500,000 |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Co | for Ensuring Enhanced, Accessible and complementary exhibitions, programming, and museum experiences | $400,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | 2024 Entire AEP United Way Campaign - General Operating support for United Way locations | $360,684 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | Master Plan to Furnish our community | $333,334 |
| Champions of the Community Inc | Champions of Community for Nationwide Children's Hospital | $273,450 |
| Columbus 2020 Foundation | One Columbus Small Business Outreach and Talent Development | $250,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Explore & Imagine fund | $250,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc | ASP - Warmer, Safer, Drier fund | $200,000 |
| Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence | Bridge Funding for LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic violence | $200,000 |
| Columbus Urban League | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| I Know I Can | The Columbus Promise Phase Two | $200,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | LifeCare Alliance Answering the Call Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank | 2025-2029 Creating Transformational Change - Comprehensive support for mid-ohio market strategy and the eastland prosperity center | $200,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Biomedical and Materials Engineering - Education & access fund | $200,000 |
| Senior Nutrition Services Region IV Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | OSUWMC Comprehensive Burn Services Support | $180,000 |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin University's Workforce Transformation Project | $178,000 |
| Community Shelter Board | Housing and homeless programs | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | New Homeownership Program & Green Energy Upgrades | $175,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc | Memorial Tournament - Operating Support for School based healthcare initiative (2025-2029) | $172,599 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance | Providing Food and Nutrition Educations to Kids Every day of the week | $150,000 |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc | 2025 Columbus Arts Festival fund | $150,000 |
| New Albany Community Foundation | Remarkable Evening Gold Fundraiser and New Albany lecture series season fund | $150,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Public Safety: Helping Central Ohio Be Prepared | $150,000 |
| Futureready Columbus | Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative Expansion | $125,000 |
| St Stephens Community House | Strengthening Foundations Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Success by Third Grade fund | $125,000 |
| Wexner Center Foundation | Free Galleries Admission and education program | $125,000 |
| Wexner Center Foundation | Access to the Arts: Learning and Public Programs | $125,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Professional Work-Study Program ("PWSP") | $108,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | ACS Health Equity Ambassador Program and ACS Center for Innovation in cancer research training fund | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Relief for Floods in Central Texas | $100,000 |
| Ar-Tx Redi | The Media Foundry, Powered by SWEPCO - Fueling Texarkana's Digital storytellers by creation of media center | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Inc | One-to-One Mentoring and Youth Empowerment Institute at Big Brothers Big Sisters' Camp Oty'Okwa | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas | Youth for Unity | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Inc | Housing Initiative - Multifamily New Construction | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kamran Ali
- Steve Baker
- Christian T Beam
- Janelle N Coleman
- Kelly Ferneau
- Stacey D Gabbard
- Greg Brian Hall
- Brett Mattison
- Marc Reitter
- Leigh Anne Strahler
- Kate Dixon
- Judith Talavera
- Aaron Walker
- Cynthia Wiseman
- Charles E Zebula
Questions people ask
Does American Electric Power Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does American Electric Power Foundation give?
$23.0 million in tax year 2025, across 753 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs American Electric Power Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kamran Ali (Dir, Sec), Steve Baker (VP), Christian T Beam (Dir, VP, Sec) and Janelle N Coleman (Dir, Pres, Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does American Electric Power Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.