Also known as: Express Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 136123529) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, American Express Foundation reported 70 grants totaling $19,216,433 to 47 organizations across 14 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $1,925,000 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | NEWARK, DE | $6,550,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $1,571,006 |
| American National Red Cross | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,202,824 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $785,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $665,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | NEW YORK, NY | $600,000 |
| JA Worldwide Inc | BOSTON, MA | $597,425 |
| Generation - YOU Employed Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $550,000 |
| Covenant House | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 |
| Resource Foundation Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $440,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United WAY | PHOENIX, AZ | $400,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | TAMPA, FL | $390,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | ST PETER, MN | $277,325 |
| Junior Achievement USA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $276,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | FAIRFIELD, CT | $265,000 |
| Disability in | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $250,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | LONGMONT, CO | $250,000 |
| National Arbor DAY Foundation | LINCOLN, NE | $250,000 |
| United WAY of Broward County | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $230,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 |
| United WAY Worldwide | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $173,261 |
| Asian American Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 |
| Head Strong Project Inc | FLUSHING, NY | $125,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 |
| Team Rubicon | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 |
| Friends of Kings College London Association Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 |
| Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 |
| Catchafire Foundation | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 |
| God's Love WE Deliver | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 |
| National Diversity Coalition Inc | MARINA DEL REY, CA | $50,000 |
| Panorama Global | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 |
| United WAY of Greater Salt Lake | SALT LAKE CTY, UT | $50,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $50,000 |
| 9 11 DAY | IRVINE, CA | $36,000 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $32,926 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $26,041 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights Aids Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 |
| Keep America Beautiful Inc | STAMFORD, CT | $25,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage a Living Memorial to the Holocaust | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $25,000 |
| Americas Charities | CHANTILLY, VA | $24,594 |
| Global Impact | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $13,455 |
| Earthshare | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,576 |
| Honoring America's Veterans | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
