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American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 462481427

American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,368 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $223,368 and the largest $223,368. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $17,700 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$156,0001$19,228
2024$17,7001$1,471
2025$223,3681$9,390

How to apply

American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Imperial War MuseumGrant towards projects at the churchill war rooms$223,368

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc give?

$223,368 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $223,368.

Who runs American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Laurence Geller (Chairman), Marci Holiday (Trustee), Robert Diamond (Trustee) and Dr Thomas Kaplan (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does American Foundation of the Imperial War Museum Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.

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