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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-6725987

AEC Trust

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $21.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $21,644,455

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $21,489,193

  • Tax year 2024

    $24,111,119

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $36,814,610

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,692,000

    Grants listed
    151
    Assets, end of year
    $48,373,480

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,823,300

    Grants listed
    137
    Assets, end of year
    $31,108,842

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,843,000

    Grants listed
    132
    Assets, end of year
    $28,840,998

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,829,365

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $26,523,763

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,824,459

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $25,742,777

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,679,500

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $26,332,057

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Veery Foundation IncHaydenville, MA

    Expenditure Responsibility Grant

    $15,594,455
  2. Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DC

    Human Rights Campaign Foundation Permanent Endowment Fund

    $1,000,000
  3. ImagineLafayette, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $500,000
  4. Resource CentralBoulder, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $300,000
  5. National Center for Civil and Human Rights IncAtlanta, GA

    National Center for Civil and Human Rights' Capital Expansion

    $250,000
  6. Resource CentralBoulder, CO

    Resource Central Conservation Priorities

    $200,000
  7. Atlanta Women's Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    AWF Operating Funds

    $165,000
  8. Imagine FoundationLafayette, CO

    Imagine! Services

    $150,000
  9. 19th NewsAustin, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $100,000
  10. Atlanta Community Food Bank IncAtlanta, GA

    Supporting Food Security across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia

    $100,000
  11. Barred Business Foundation CoAtlanta, GA

    General & Unrestricted

    $100,000
  12. Brevard Music Center IncorporatedBrevard, NC

    Annual Fund & Endowment Fund

    $100,000
  13. Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago, IL

    Billie Jean Production Support at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    $100,000
  14. Clark County Public Education Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV

    Meeting the critical needs of Nevada public school students

    $100,000
  15. Embracing Our Differences IncSarasota, FL

    Embracing Our Differences - Safety & Security and Community Engagement

    $100,000
  16. Feminist Majority FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Ms. Magazine & Ms. Institute for Feminist Media

    $100,000
  17. Feminist Womens Health Center IncAtlanta, GA

    Strengthen Financial Sustainability via A Development Director

    $100,000
  18. Inn Between of Longmont IncLongmont, CO

    Building Brighter Futures through Affordable Supportive Housing

    $100,000
  19. Lake Toxaway CharitiesLake Toxaway, NC

    Endowment Fund

    $100,000
  20. Link Counseling Center IncSandy Springs, GA

    The Link Counseling Center

    $100,000
  21. Live-Thrive Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (Charm)

    $100,000
  22. Louisville Preschool IncLouisville, CO

    LPS Scholarship program and school improvement fund

    $100,000
  23. National Center for Civil and Human Rights IncAtlanta, GA

    Building the Vision: National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expansion for Capital and Program

    $100,000
  24. Project Pride SRQ IncSarasota, FL

    New Executive Director and Board Professional Development

    $100,000
  25. Project South the Institution for the EliminationAtlanta, GA

    Rooted to Build Campaign

    $100,000
  26. Solidaire Network IncOakland, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $100,000
  27. Southern Dharma Retreat Center IncHot Springs, NC

    Non-structural Renovation of the Primary Lodge

    $100,000
  28. Status Home IncAtlanta, GA

    Destination Independence

    $100,000
  29. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Harn Museum of Art

    $100,000
  30. Usta Foundation IncorporatedPurchase, NY

    Transforming the Lives of Young People through Tennis & Education

    $100,000
  31. Women Donors NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    Women Donors Network

    $100,000
  32. Women Moving on IncDecatur, GA

    Expanding Development Capacity to Meet Rising Community Need

    $100,000
  33. Women Moving on IncDecatur, GA

    Strategic Initiatives to Better Serve Survivors

    $100,000
  34. Virginia-Highland Elementary PTOAtlanta, GA

    Everybody's Playground

    $90,000
  35. Raising Expectations IncAtlanta, GA

    Raising Expectations, Inc.

    $75,000
  36. Zami NoblaAtlanta, GA

    The Biggers House Intentional Community Building Fund

    $75,000
  37. Atlanta Community Press Collective IncAtlanta, GA

    Atlanta Community Press Collective Revenue Hire

    $50,000
  38. Atlanta Fulton County Prearrest Diversion InitiatiAtlanta, GA

    Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative

    $50,000
  39. Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, CO

    The Whole Person College Program in Colorado and Georgia

    $50,000
  40. Highlander Research & Education Center IncNew Market, TN

    Grundy County Programs

    $50,000
  41. Lake Toxaway CharitiesLake Toxaway, NC

    General & Unrestricted

    $50,000
  42. Old Dogs New DigsBoulder, CO

    ODND support fund

    $50,000
  43. Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CA

    Project LPAC

    $50,000
  44. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    Palisades Wildfire Relief

    $50,000
  45. Young Women Christian Association of Greater AtlanAtlanta, GA

    YWCA Greater Atlanta Workforce Development Programs

    $50,000
  46. Youthspark IncAtlanta, GA

    youthSpark Youth Services Center

    $50,000
  47. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, CO

    Together for Pets and People: Advancing Animal Welfare Through Community and Commitment

    $40,000
  48. Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, CO

    Harvest of Hope Pantry

    $30,000
  49. Southerners on New GroundAtlanta, GA

    Southerners on New Ground Fund

    $30,000
  50. Southern Center for Human RightsAtlanta, GA

    2025-2029 SCHR General Operating Support

    $25,000
  51. The Charis Circle IncDecatur, GA

    Swallow Hollow

    $25,000
  52. Concrete Jungle IncAtlanta, GA

    Produce Buyers Club

    $20,000
  53. Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VA

    Comprehensive Support for Immigrant Survivors of Violence in Georgia

    $20,000
  54. Tru Community CareLafayette, CO

    Safety Net for Uncompensated Care (SNUC)

    $20,000
  55. Vox Teen Communications IncAtlanta, GA

    VOX Teen Voices: Free afterschool and summer programs for metro Atlanta teens

    $20,000
  56. Del Shores Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival and Awards for Winners

    $10,000
  57. Morningside Community FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Morningside Community Foundation

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Civil rights6 grants $1,225,00027% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $680,00015% of the total
  3. Environment4 grants $650,00014% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $395,0009% of the total
  5. Education5 grants $365,0008% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $365,0008% of the total
  7. 9 other causes13 grants $870,00019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts1 grant $15,594,455
  2. Georgia26 grants $2,000,000
  3. Colorado11 grants $1,540,000
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $1,050,000
  5. North Carolina4 grants $350,000
  6. Florida3 grants $300,000
  7. California4 grants $260,000
  8. Illinois1 grant $100,000
  9. Nevada1 grant $100,000
  10. New York1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Cibc National Trust CompanyTrustee Hours 1Pay $148,213
  • Edith Dee CofrinAdvisory Board Chair Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Ann P CofrinAdvisory Board Member Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paige CofrinAdvisory Board Member Hours 1Pay $0

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