American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Accepts applications
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 299 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.6 million
- Number of grants299
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
81% 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 | $2.3 million | 237 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 299 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | American Eagle Outfitters Foundatio 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 432-4552 |
| What to submit | Requests for grants from section 501(c)(3) organizations should be made using the foundation's website and application portal. |
| Deadlines | April 10th, september 4th, and december 4th. |
| Restrictions | The aeo foundation will allocate a limited amount of funding to nonprofit, public charities in pittsburgh, New York city, san francisco, hazleton, ottawa, and mississauga (ontario) with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that fall within the scope of its mission. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What American Eagle Outfitters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 40 states, the most to New York. It also paid $140,600 in 24 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 | $659,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 65 | $533,564 |
| California | 21 | $259,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $110,000 |
| Texas | 17 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $62,500 |
| Maryland | 8 | $52,500 |
| Kansas | 9 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $37,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering Good | Community charity | $100,000 |
| Bring Change to Mind | Community charity | $100,000 |
| Delivering Good | Community charity | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Community charity | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh | Community charity | $50,000 |
| Headcount | Community charity | $50,000 |
| It Gets Better | Community charity | $50,000 |
| Period Inc | Community charity | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City | Community charity | $45,000 |
| Disaster Grants Under 5000 | Community charity | $35,600 |
| Youth Troopers for Global Awareness | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Urban Arts | Community charity | $15,000 |
| MCG Youth | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Friends of Materials for the Arts | Community charity | $15,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | Community charity | $15,000 |
| NYC Outward Bound Schools | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Green Guerillas | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Child Hunger Outreach Partners | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Eckley Miners' Village Museum | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Cityarts | Community charity | $15,000 |
| Grants Under 5000 | Community charity | $14,964 |
| Unity Charity | Community charity | $13,100 |
| Youth Rising Above | Community charity | $12,500 |
| Foster Pride | Community charity | $12,000 |
| Latino Equality Alliance | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Resources for Children With Special Needs DBA Includenyc | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Write the World Inc | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Publicolor | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Embrace Her Legacy | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Lovin the Skin I'm in | Community charity | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough New York | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Urban Justice Center- Domestic Violence Project | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Gcsa | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Vancouver | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Sisters in Sync | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Liberation | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Can Do Community Foundation | Community charity | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Women Work | Community charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Meehan
- Marcie Eberhart
- Cary McMillan
- Fred Grover
- Michael Jennings
- Chad Nikola
- David Repp
- Sunny Woo
- Mark Rose
- Torrey Acri
- Anita Martellacci
- Stacey McCormick
- Mecca Davis
- Marissa Baldwin
- Beth Henke
Questions people ask
Does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 10th, september 4th, and december 4th..
How much does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 299 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs American Eagle Outfitters Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Judy Meehan (Vice-President, As Needed), Marcie Eberhart (Executive Director), Cary McMillan (Board Member, As Needed) and Fred Grover (Board Member, As Needed) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and disability.