How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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American Express Philanthropy
Amex Tower World Financial Center
New York, NY 102854804
(212) 225-1716
- Form and materials
- - name and address of organization - contact person, title, phone number - geographic area served by organization - history of previous support from the american express philanthropic program, foundation or an american express subsidiary - amount of funds requested - description of project, including info on target groups to be served, needs addressed, program objectives, activities to be undertaken, timetable - detailed project budget - proof of nonprofit status, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt notification - board of directors - latest annual report (if not available, description of organization's overall mission and latest accomplishments) - funding sources
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- None
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$23,154,432
- Grants listed
- 1,495
- Assets, end of year
- $48,911,085
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Tax year 2023
$25,711,713
- Grants listed
- 9,499
- Assets, end of year
- $71,012,960
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Tax year 2022
$21,223,746
- Grants listed
- 9,131
- Assets, end of year
- $45,541,138
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Tax year 2021
$19,283,060
- Grants listed
- 10,739
- Assets, end of year
- $66,234,265
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Tax year 2020
$23,457,211
- Grants listed
- 12,109
- Assets, end of year
- $22,729,943
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Common Purpose Charitable TrustLondon, United Kingdom
American express leadership academies
$3,446,817 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
2024 amex give2gether float funding
$1,925,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
2024 amex give2gether float funding
$1,825,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
2024 amex give2gether float funding
$1,450,000 -
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY
Workforce integration for newcomers (win) 2.0
$1,000,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
2024 amex give2gether float funding
$800,000 -
Ocean Conservancy IncWashington, DC
Trash free seas, resilient communities
$785,000 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
Designated disaster relief fund
$750,000 -
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DC
American express building better futures program
$665,000 -
Ja Worldwide IncBoston, MA
Shaping a resilient and confident financial future
$597,425 -
Covenant HouseNew York, NY
Career paths for youth overcoming homelessness
$500,000 -
Hispanic Federation IncNew York, NY
Nonprofit incubator & covid vaccination initiative
$500,000 -
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY
Learning passport and mexico 21st century skills
$450,000 -
Generation - You Employed IncWashington, DC
Supporting tech programs in appalachia and the uk
$450,000 -
Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ
Amex colleague engagement in greater phoenix
$400,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Australia bef: abcn, two good
$395,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaTampa, FL
Career readiness & workplace mentoring
$390,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
Incremental december 2024 funding
$325,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Single parent empowerment & career support
$305,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Rainwater harvesting in mexico city communities
$285,250 -
Junior Achievement USAColorado Springs, CO
Building financial confidence in underserved youth
$276,000 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
Designated disaster relief fund
$268,000 -
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT
Building resilient futures in the philippines
$265,000 -
Disability inAlexandria, VA
Early career talent accelerator
$250,000 -
National Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE
2025 employee engagement global tree planting
$250,000 -
First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO
Strengthening native programs & feeding families
$250,000 -
Resource Foundation IncNew York, NY
Argentina fundes accelerate your future
$240,000 -
United Way of Broward CountyFt Lauderdale, FL
Amex volunteer and support united way broward 2024
$230,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
Incremental 2024 give2gether funding
$225,000 -
Scholarship America IncSaint Peter, MN
2024 scholarship program payment
$219,875 -
Resource Foundation IncNew York, NY
Mexico fundes acapulco economic recovery
$200,000 -
Vital Voices Global Partnership IncWashington, DC
2030 impact fund
$200,000 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
General support
$184,824 -
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY
Learning passport and mexico 21st century skills
$150,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Nature restoration and youth engagement in the uk
$130,000 -
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA
2023/2024 match for 2022 give2gether campaign
$127,327 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Spain bef: prodis
$126,939 -
National Urban League IncNew York, NY
Capacity building and curriculum digitization
$125,000 -
Head Strong Project IncFlushing, NY
Supporting veterans and mental health
$125,000 -
Asian American FoundationWashington, DC
Backing equal futures: taaf
$125,000 -
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA
Supporting veterans and team rubicons mission
$125,000 -
Pathways to EducationToronto, Canada
Foundations for success
$125,000 -
Pinball Clemons FoundationToronto, Canada
Margins to mainstream bursary program
$125,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Germany bef: netzwerk chancen
$112,529 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Australia bef: ofa, alnf, redfern
$105,000 -
Friends of Kings College London Association IncNew York, NY
Giwl founding circle
$100,000 -
Council for Economic EducationNew York, NY
Invest in girls in new york, arizona and florida
$100,000 -
Generation - You Employed IncWashington, DC
Supporting tech programs in appalachia and the uk
$100,000 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
Employment & financial literacy training
$85,038 -
Money Advice TrustLondon, United Kingdom
Natl. & business debtline financial edu. - see expenditure responsibility STMT
$58,000 -
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NY
Volunteer meal prep
$50,000 -
Asian American Legal Defense and Education FundNew York, NY
Supporting aapi communities
$50,000 -
Volunteer Florida Foundation IncTallahassee, FL
Hurricanes' helene and milton disaster assistance
$50,000 -
United Way of Greater Salt LakeSalt Lake City, UT
Year of action & mentoring and tutoring for youth
$50,000 -
National Diversity Coalition IncMarina Del Rey, CA
Youth financial literacy storytelling
$50,000 -
Catchafire FoundationSan Francisco, CA
General operating support - catchafire foundation
$50,000 -
Panorama GlobalSeattle, WA
Meld general operating support
$50,000 -
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA
2022/2023 match for 2021 give2gether campaign
$45,934 -
9 11 DayIrvine, CA
2024 meal pack for 9/11 day
$36,000 -
Scholarship America IncSaint Peter, MN
2025 american express scholarship PGM admin fee
$35,450 -
CHC Creating Healthier CommunitiesAlexandria, VA
General support
$32,926 -
Myriad USA IncNew York, NY
United kingdom special projects: open for business
$26,250 -
Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DC
2023 match (jul-dec 2023) for global match program
$25,078 -
Keep America Beautiful IncStamford, CT
Travel with purpose: atlanta project with hilton
$25,000 -
Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NY
Support for overhead and administrative operations
$25,000 -
Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the HolocaustNew York, NY
Supporting holocaust education in 2024
$25,000 -
The Trevor Project IncW Hollywood, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
United Way Greater TorontoToronto, Canada
Give2gether for community
$25,000 -
Americas CharitiesChantilly, VA
General support
$24,594 -
Scholarship America IncSaint Peter, MN
2024 scholarship program-additional funding
$22,000 -
Global ImpactWashington, DC
General support
$13,455 -
EarthshareWashington, DC
General support
$5,576 -
Honoring America's VeteransScottsdale, AZ
General support
$5,000 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
General support
$4,421 -
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DC
General support
$4,303 -
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NY
General support
$4,070 -
St Marys Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZ
General support
$3,732 -
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY
General support
$2,947 -
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA
General support
$2,500 -
Fort Lauderdale Childrens Theatre IncDavie, FL
General support
$2,500 -
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ
General support
$2,500 -
Southwest Wildlife Conservation CenterScottsdale, AZ
General support
$2,500 -
Hispanic Scholarship FundEl Segundo, CA
General support
$2,288 -
Friends of Overland SchoolLos Angeles, CA
General support
$2,000 -
A Better Chance IncNew York, NY
General support
$1,925 -
Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ
General support
$1,841 -
Basis Charter Schools IncScottsdale, AZ
General support
$1,790 -
Halo Helping Animals Live onPhoenix, AZ
General support
$1,788 -
Hospice of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ
General support
$1,778 -
Phoenix Childrens HospitalPhoenix, AZ
General support
$1,598 -
The Trevor Project IncW Hollywood, CA
General support
$1,568 -
Sky Diamond Rescue IncGreensboro, NC
General support
$1,500 -
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY
General support
$1,450 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
General support
$1,405 -
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY
General support
$1,278 -
American Diabetes Association IncMerrifield, VA
General support
$1,250 -
Umom New Day Centers IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$1,242 -
Planned Parenthood Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$988 -
Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
General support
$986 -
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT
General support
$851 -
Planned Parenthood Federation ofNew York, NY
General support
$780 -
StreetlightusaPeoria, AZ
General support
$773 -
Arizona Friends of Foster Children FoundationPhoenix, AZ
General support
$702 -
Child Crisis ArizonaMesa, AZ
General support
$681 -
Alzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationTucson, AZ
General support
$680 -
Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DC
2024 match (jan-jun 2023) for global match program
$657 -
Akshaya Patra Foundation USAFremont, CA
General support
$655 -
Soldiers Best FriendPeoria, AZ
General support
$650 -
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL
General support
$639 -
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC
General support
$619 -
Scottsdale Preparatory AcademyPhoenix, AZ
General support
$617 -
Arizona Helping HandsPhoenix, AZ
General support
$608 -
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL
General support
$584 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
General support
$575 -
United States Association for UnhcrWashington, DC
General support
$563 -
Gabriels AngelsPhoenix, AZ
General support
$556 -
100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
General support
$553 -
All India Movement Aim for Seva IncSaylorsburg, PA
General support
$540 -
Better Piggies RescuePhoenix, AZ
General support
$500 -
Bayit BrigadeChicago, IL
General support
$500 -
Greenway High SchoolPhoenix, AZ
General support
$500 -
International Youth Leadership Institute IncBrooklyn, NY
General support
$500 -
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach IncVirginia BCH, VA
General support
$500 -
Madison Rose Fund for Therapeutic RidingN Caldwell, NJ
General support
$500 -
Wings of Eagles RanchConcord, NC
General support
$500 -
Keep Phoenix Beautiful IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$497 -
Catholic Charities Community Services IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$477 -
Operation Underground Railroad IncSandy, UT
General support
$466 -
Earthwatch Institute IncNewton, MA
General support
$451 -
Maggies Place IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$443 -
Anthony Bates FoundationPhoenix, AZ
General support
$443 -
Coptic Orphans Support AssociationFairfax, VA
General support
$441 -
Arizona Animal Welfare League IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$432 -
Histiocytosis Association IncPitman, NJ
General support
$418 -
City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NY
General support
$403 -
Childrens Hope India IncAlbertson, NY
General support
$400 -
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Classical Academy ScottsdalePhoenix, AZ
General support
$400 -
United Way of Broward CountyFt Lauderdale, FL
General support
$397 -
Archway Classical Academy North PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
General support
$394 -
Turning Point Housing Development Fund CorporationBrooklyn, NY
General support
$385 -
Austin Peay State University FoundationClarksville, TN
General support
$380 -
Arizona Tuition Connection IncScottsdale, AZ
General support
$379 -
Asxl Rare Research Endowment FoundationGorham, ME
General support
$374 -
St Judes Ranch for Children IncBoulder City, NV
General support
$373 -
A Stepping Stone FoundationPhoenix, AZ
General support
$372 -
Elephant Care Unchained IncChandler, AZ
General support
$370 -
Empact-Suicide Prevention CenterTempe, AZ
General support
$365 -
Friends of Public Radio ArizonaTempe, AZ
General support
$348 -
Archway Classical Academy - GlendalePhoenix, AZ
General support
$343 -
City of Refuge IncAtlanta, GA
General support
$342 -
Innocence Project IncNew York, NY
General support
$339 -
Wild at Heart IncCave Creek, AZ
General support
$336 -
Planned Parenthood Association of UtahSalt Lake Cty, UT
General support
$334 -
Friendship Animal Protective LeagueElyria, OH
General support
$333 -
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CA
General support
$332 -
Aid to Adoption of Special KidsPhoenix, AZ
General support
$325 -
Every Mother CountsNew York, NY
General support
$322 -
Hope Worldwide LTDAtlant, GA
General support
$321 -
The Against Malaria FoundationKansas City, MO
General support
$318 -
Animals Benefit Club of Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$318 -
Habitiat for Humanity International IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$317 -
Special Olympics Arizona IncGoodyear, AZ
General support
$317 -
Americans for the Arts IncWashington, DC
General support
$313 -
Girls on the Run InternationalRaleigh, NC
General support
$312 -
4KIDS of South Florida IncFt Lauderdale, FL
General support
$310 -
Christian Family Care Agency IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$310 -
Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DC
2024 match (jun-nov 2024) for global match program
$306 -
Delaware County Society for the Prev of Cruelty to AnimalsMedia, PA
General support
$300 -
Curly MeSalt Lake City, UT
General support
$290 -
Greensboro Urban MinistryGreensboro, NC
General support
$282 -
St Joseph the WorkerPhoenix, AZ
General support
$280 -
1N10 IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$280 -
We Care Foundation of Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$278 -
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ
General support
$277 -
Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN
General support
$276 -
Gildas Club of South Florida IncFt Lauderdale, FL
General support
$274 -
Sewa International IncSugarland, TX
General support
$274 -
The Oasis Haven for Women & Children IncPaterson, NJ
General support
$270 -
Wolf Haven InternationalTenino, WA
General support
$270 -
Year Up IncBoston, MA
General support
$264 -
Duke UniversityDurham, NC
General support
$261 -
Donor Network of ArizonaPasadena, CA
General support
$261 -
Boxer Luv RescuePhoenix, AZ
General support
$255 -
Shaks Hope IncPlantation, FL
General support
$254 -
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges IncLivingston, NJ
General support
$253 -
Hope House of Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI
General support
$252 -
West End Residences HDFC IncNew York, NY
General support
$250 -
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA
General support
$250 -
Omaha Community Foundation Donor Directed DepositoryOmaha, NE
General support
$250 -
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA
General support
$249 -
Coalition for the Homeless IncNew York, NY
General support
$248 -
K9S for Warriors IncPonte Vedra, FL
General support
$242 -
Kitten & Animal Rescue Advocates IncGoodyear, AZ
General support
$241 -
Cry-Child Rights and You America IncBraintree, MA
General support
$236 -
Grand Canyon Trust IncFlagstaff, AZ
General support
$235 -
Free Arts for Abused Children of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
General support
$233 -
City Help Inc of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
General support
$232 -
Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$231 -
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ
General support
$231 -
First Things First IncChattanooga, TN
General support
$222 -
Paradise Valley Unified School DistrictPhoenix, AZ
General support
$220 -
LGBT Youth Out LoudNew York, NY
General support
$218 -
Humane Animal Partners IncWilmington, DE
General support
$217 -
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA
General support
$214 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
General support
$214 -
Glendale Prepatory AcademyPhoenix, AZ
General support
$214 -
Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$210 -
North Phoenix Preparatory AcademyPhoenix, AZ
General support
$210 -
US Catholic Conference - Regis High School FoundationNew York, NY
General support
$208 -
Great Heights FoundationMiami, FL
General support
$208 -
Maimonides-Shalom Academy IncFt Lauderdale, FL
General support
$208 -
Seton Catholic School of HudsonHudson, OH
General support
$208 -
Armenian General Benevolent UnionNew York, NY
General support
$207 -
Electronic Frontier Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA
General support
$205 -
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation IncBoston, MA
General support
$204 -
Fathers Heart MinistriesNew York, NY
General support
$204 -
Sky Diamond Rescue IncGreensboro, NC
General support
$204 -
My Animals Rock IncN Miami Beach, FL
General support
$203 -
Project Orphans IncJenks, OK
General support
$203 -
Planned Parenthood of Greater New YorkNew York, NY
General support
$202 -
International Refugee Assistance Project IncNew York, NY
General support
$200 -
Dress for Success WorldwideNew York, NY
General support
$200 -
Student Sponsor Partnership IncNew York, NY
General support
$200 -
University Community Social Services IncNew York, NY
General support
$200 -
Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington IncWilmington, NC
General support
$200 -
Jordan Thomas Foundation IncBrentwood, TN
General support
$200 -
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO
General support
$200 -
Crested Butte Mountain Bike AssociationCrested Butte, CO
General support
$200 -
Musical Theatre of Anthem IncAnthem, AZ
General support
$200 -
Gospel Rescue Mission IncTucson, AZ
General support
$200 -
Arizona Wildlife FederationMesa, AZ
General support
$198 -
Animal Rescue and Foster Program IncGreensboro, NC
General support
$193 -
Phoenix Gospel MissionPhoenix, AZ
General support
$190 -
PBS FoundationArlington, VA
General support
$189 -
Heartfulness InstituteSan Ramon, CA
General support
$188 -
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA
General support
$186 -
Jared Allens Homes for Wounded WarriorsScottsdale, AZ
General support
$185 -
United Way of New York CityNew York, NY
General support
$184 -
New York Public RadioNew York, NY
General support
$183 -
Brophy Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ
General support
$183 -
Millennial MusicQueen Creek, AZ
General support
$183 -
United Way of Greater Greensboro IncGreensboro, NC
General support
$182 -
Cancer Support Community-ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
General support
$182 -
Gildas Club Middle TennesseeNashville, TN
General support
$180 -
Institute for Better EducationTucson, AZ
General support
$180 -
Arizona Small Dog RescueTempe, AZ
General support
$178 -
Charity Global IncFranklin, TN
General support
$177 -
Teen Lifeline IncPhoenix, AZ
General support
$177 -
Kootznahoo-Fortress of the BearSitka, AK
General support
$176 -
National Center for Transgender EqualityWashington, DC
General support
$174
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY
Workforce integration for newcomers (win) 2.0
$1,000,000 -
Common Purpose Charitable TrustLondon, United Kingdom
American express leadership academies
$568,183 -
Covenant HouseNew York, NY
Career paths for youth overcoming homelessness
$500,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking74 grants $7,444,83844% of the total
- International aid81 grants $3,838,43623% of the total
- Human services184 grants $1,907,70811% of the total
- Environment32 grants $1,067,0566% of the total
- Community development10 grants $750,3684% of the total
- Education162 grants $688,2974% of the total
- 18 other causes629 grants $1,292,1488% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Delaware10 grants $6,550,287
- New York276 grants $5,237,702
- District of Columbia52 grants $3,573,027
- Florida138 grants $679,934
- Massachusetts41 grants $600,175
- Colorado19 grants $527,009
- Virginia42 grants $498,559
- Arizona290 grants $457,959
- California92 grants $297,029
- Connecticut19 grants $290,513
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Laureen SeegerTRUSTEE Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Stephen J SqueriTRUSTEE Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Jennifer SkylerCHAIR AND TRUSTEE Hours 0.19Pay $0
- David A KanarekCOUNSEL Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Kerri BernsteinCOMPTROLLER Hours 0.04Pay $0
- Madhulika ThomasPRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE Hours 0.08Pay $0
- Christophe Y Le CaillecCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TRUSTEE Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Alice Lin Fabiano Resigned July 24CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Laura StuartDEPUTY TREASURER AND SECRETARY Hours 1.35Pay $0
- Amma Anaman Appt Dec 24DEPUTY COUNSEL Hours 0.12Pay $0
- Alice Jowett Appt Dec 24CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Hours 0.12Pay $0
The return
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