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Grant recipient EIN 53-0196549Education

Who funds American University?

323 private foundations gave American University in Washington, DC $63.4 million across 894 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

894 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Endeavor Foundation IncNew York, NY 2025

    Championing and expanding college civic and democracy learning

    $275,000
  2. UW Harold S Geneen Charitable TRDallas, TX 2025

    Scholarships

    $140,000
  3. Apgar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN 2025

    Political theory institute/lincoln scholars

    $100,000
  4. Litowitz Foundation IncMiami, FL 2025

    Education

    $100,000
  5. The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation IncWashington, DC 2025

    To be used for exempt purpose

    $60,000
  6. Cora and John H Davis Foundation IncRockville, MD 2025

    General operating support

    $40,000
  7. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2025

    Museum exhibitions fund

    $30,000
  8. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2025

    General operating support

    $25,000
  9. The Strong-Cuevas Sculpture FoundationAmagansett, NY 2025

    American university museum exhibition support fund

    $25,000
  10. Bernard R & Carol Kossar FoundationincNew York, NY 2025

    For general purposes

    $10,000
  11. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2025

    Alper initiative for washington art endowed fund

    $10,000
  12. Richard & Shelley Birnbaum Family FoundationRichmond, VA 2025

    To provide financial support

    $10,000
  13. Wenwach FoundationWilmington, DE 2025

    to support the Hot Jazz Saturday Night and the Big Broadcast Sunday Night

    $7,000
  14. Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL 2025

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  15. The Schlegel Deibler Charitable Foundation IncHarrisburg, PA 2025

    Further mission of organization

    $5,000
  16. Los Padres FoundationMc Lean, VA 2025

    Donation

    $5,000
  17. Slotnick FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2025

    General

    $5,000
  18. The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2025

    Scholarship

    $4,000
  19. Roger S Phelps ScholarshipCincinnati, OH 2025

    Scholarship award

    $4,000
  20. Almond M Paine TrustDallas, TX 2025

    Scholarships

    $3,400
  21. Quincy Women's Club TrustDallas, TX 2025

    Scholarships

    $2,000
  22. HORACE HURLBUTT MEMORIAL FUND TRUST Wilmington TrustBuffalo, NY 2025

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  23. Wall FoundationQuantico, VA 2025

    General Purposes of Organization

    $2,000
  24. Price Arthur E UW Schlrship FDDallas, TX 2025

    Scholarships

    $1,500
  25. Bruce Ford Brown Memorial TrustWilmington, DE 2025

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,200
  26. Lunder FoundationPortland, ME 2025

    Alumni fund

    $1,000
  27. Rittenhouse FoundationBryn Mawr, PA 2025

    General fund

    $1,000
  28. Thomas E & Marcia W Philips Family FoundationNaples, FL 2025

    Education

    $1,000
  29. Breitman Family Foundation IncRaritan, NJ 2025

    Charitable contributions

    $1,000
  30. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2025

    Matching contribution (general operating support)

    $900
  31. Allotta Family Foundation PFDNBrooklyn, OH 2025

    General operating

    $800
  32. Essex Veterans of World War II Charitable TruBoston, MA 2025

    Scholarship

    $500
  33. The Sally M and Stephen Herman Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2025

    General charitable purposes

    $500
  34. Bertsch Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ 2025

    Educational

    $500
  35. Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA 2025

    Matching gifts

    $150
  36. The Snow Family FoundationMarathon, FL 2025

    Unrestricted

    $100
  37. Sherwat Charitable TrustOakland, MD 2025

    Charitable

    $100
  38. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI 2025

    Matching gifts

    $92
  39. Suc Tua Evelyn Davis FoundationDallas, TX 2024

    Unrestricted general

    $1,275,000
  40. Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX 2024

    To support the postsecondary equity and economics research ("peer") project and its efforts on accountability and student loan research, policy development and technical assistance.

    $1,091,090
  41. The David and June Trone Family FoundationBethesda, MD 2024

    Trone family eminent scholar chair in neuroscience and behavior

    $1,011,840
  42. Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN 2024

    Support to improve access to maternal and child health

    $1,000,000
  43. Alfred P Sloan FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    To develop and implement a community-oriented engagement approach on marine carbon dioxide removal (MCDR) in partnership with[c]worthy, a focused research organization

    $501,463
  44. Samueli FoundationCorona Del Mar, CA 2024

    General operations for peril

    $500,000
  45. The David and June Trone Family FoundationBethesda, MD 2024

    Trone family center for jewish life fund

    $480,882
  46. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    80139 employing comedy as a cultural change strategy for social justice, health equity, and civic power

    $478,834
  47. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Core support for the accountability research center to implement a series of learning exchanges on reimaging democracy

    $400,146
  48. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For support of the program on legislative negotiation

    $400,000
  49. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    Environment and Science

    $300,000
  50. Wyncote FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2024

    Support for current

    $297,500
  51. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2024

    To enhance and expand the engagement strategies of the "Upstream, Downriver" documentary project.

    $250,000
  52. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    In support of the center for media and social impact (cmsi)

    $250,000
  53. Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA 2024

    To support the sylvia m. Burwell changemakers scholarship fund.

    $250,000
  54. Park Foundation IncIthaca, NY 2024

    General operating support

    $225,000
  55. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2024

    To support the center for media & social impact's yes and ... Laughter lab housed at american university

    $200,000
  56. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    For the united nations special rapporteur on toxic waste and human rights to advance the protection of the community rights affected by extractive industries

    $150,000
  57. UW Harold S Geneen Charitable TRDallas, TX 2024

    Scholarships

    $140,000
  58. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    81711 interdisciplinary research leaders cohort seven -- 2024

    $127,500
  59. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For Post-Doctoral Fellows at American University and Life and Peace Institute

    $124,900
  60. The Veloric FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA 2024

    Contribution

    $105,500
  61. The Tepper FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    General support

    $100,000
  62. Apgar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN 2024

    Political theory institute/lincoln scholars

    $100,000
  63. Litowitz Foundation IncMiami, FL 2024

    Education

    $100,000
  64. Golden Paws FoundationPittsburgh, PA 2024

    General charitable purposes

    $100,000
  65. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For expanding medicaid coverage for abortion

    $100,000
  66. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For expanding medicaid coverage for abortion

    $100,000
  67. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Escape from the criminal state

    $75,000
  68. Humanity UnitedSan Francisco, CA 2024

    Peacebuilding

    $75,000
  69. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2024

    To support a washington college of law conference to conduct an in-depth analysis of the current state of international law pertaining to the immunity of state officials

    $75,000
  70. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Duber hall pledge payment

    $75,000
  71. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For the new perspectives in studies of american governance program

    $75,000
  72. Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship FoundationTrinidad, CO 2024

    To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 USC 4945(g)(1) per IRS determination letter

    $71,546
  73. Once Upon A Time FoundationFort Worth, TX 2024

    General support

    $66,500
  74. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    82119 using comedy as a means of narrative change to promote social justice and civic power (2024-2026 programming)

    $61,359
  75. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2024

    To improve the social and environmental outcomes of development finance institutions by holding them accountable to their own commitments for engaging affected communities.

    $60,000
  76. Society of Family PlanningDenver, CO 2024

    Later abortion service delivery

    $50,771
  77. Hobsonlucas Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2024

    Sylvia m burwell changemakers scholarship fund

    $50,000
  78. The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationPalo Alto, CA 2024

    Support for educational whitepapers and workshops on navigating emerging technologies

    $50,000
  79. Sylarn FoundationMarquette, MI 2024

    Dual enrollment, teacher pipeline

    $50,000
  80. Marc Charitable Fund IncNew York, NY 2024

    For the donee organizations charitable use

    $50,000
  81. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For the "addressing change through our nation's service corps" research

    $50,000
  82. Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2024

    Art program

    $45,000
  83. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2024

    Alper initiative for washington art endowed fund

    $40,000
  84. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Investigating race concepts in the college essay production process after...

    $35,000
  85. The Knapp Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    General

    $35,000
  86. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2024

    Museum exhibitions fund

    $35,000
  87. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Snap distribution schedules and student standardized test score performance

    $30,000
  88. Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtNew York, NY 2024

    To renew support for the center for media and social impact's yes, and... Laughter lab (yall), a professional skill-building accelerator for diverse social-justice-focused comedians and comedy writers including u.s. Muslims.

    $25,000
  89. The MCJ Amelior FoundationMorristown, NJ 2024

    For general operating support

    $25,000
  90. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To conduct research on large-scale, government-led accountability initiatives in nigeria

    $25,000
  91. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2024

    To support the Sandra N. Smithey Fellowship Fund at the Accountability Research Center of American University.

    $25,000
  92. Cora and John H Davis Foundation IncRockville, MD 2024

    Eneral operating support

    $25,000
  93. The Stanley & Joyce Black Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA 2024

    To support the advancement of knowledge, foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service and leadership.

    $25,000
  94. Ernest Wentcher Educational FundChicago, IL 2024

    Education

    $20,000
  95. JM Rubin Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL 2024

    Scholarship for the benefit of a particular student

    $18,000
  96. The Empire Gives BackRaleigh, NC 2024

    Donation

    $15,250
  97. Driggs Foundation IncPotomac, MD 2024

    General donation

    $13,431
  98. Ibn Al-Haitham Endowment FundValparaiso, IN 2024

    General purpose

    $10,850
  99. Jenkins Family Charitable InstituteSebastian, FL 2024

    Support Independent Journalism

    $10,000
  100. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To support the dissemination of climate advocacy research

    $10,000
  101. Marinus and Minna B Koster FoundationPotomac Falls, VA 2024

    Summer study grants for music majors- koster FDN

    $10,000
  102. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2024

    Trustee recognition grant

    $10,000
  103. John P and Anne Welsh McNulty FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    General support

    $10,000
  104. Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc aka Schattner FoundationRockville, MD 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  105. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Burwell scholarship fund

    $10,000
  106. Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Wamu

    $10,000
  107. Peace Love & Joy IncWashington, DC 2024

    Unrestricted

    $8,000
  108. M Verna Butterer Educational TrustFountainville, PA 2024

    Scholarship portion of award for education

    $8,000
  109. Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA 2024

    Fidelity matching gifts to education

    $7,000
  110. Elmer Deloura for Scholarships SCH9004Concord, NH 2024

    Scholarship

    $7,000
  111. Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship Foundation Inc #0741869Boston, MA 2024

    Scholarships

    $6,000
  112. Wenwach FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    funds for Hot Jazz Saturday Night and the Big Broadcast Sunday night

    $6,000
  113. Alice M & William E Johnson FoundationWarrenton, VA 2024

    Educational scholarship

    $6,000
  114. Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 Charles L NewhallSalem, MA 2024

    All paid directly to colleges/universities for tuition & fees

    $5,000
  115. The Austin Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  116. Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL 2024

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  117. Susan Zirkl Z L Memorial Charitable Foundation TrustNew York, NY 2024

    Genocide education initiatives

    $5,000
  118. The H & F Baker Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    To promote the work of American University

    $5,000
  119. Hecht-Levi Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2024

    General support

    $5,000
  120. Slotnick FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2024

    General

    $5,000
  121. M K Reichert Sternlicht FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    General Support for Podcasts

    $5,000
  122. Good Words FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Wamu public radio

    $5,000
  123. Gabelli Foundation IncReno, NV 2024

    Provide operating funds

    $5,000
  124. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    Matching gifts

    $4,170
  125. The David and June Trone Family FoundationBethesda, MD 2024

    Au hillel student center

    $4,085
  126. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Race across america

    $4,000
  127. Jack B Sacks Foundation IncSpotsylvania, VA 2024

    Educational

    $4,000
  128. The Rogers FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2024

    Scholarships

    $3,500
  129. Edward Syder TR UWDallas, TX 2024

    Scholarship

    $3,000
  130. The Edith S Wheeler TrustTrumbull, CT 2024

    Education/scholarships

    $2,600
  131. Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust Portland Trust Co LLCPortland, ME 2024

    Scholarships

    $2,000
  132. Clinton G Mills TUWDallas, TX 2024

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  133. Wall FoundationQuantico, VA 2024

    General Purposes of Organization

    $2,000
  134. Gadomski Family FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  135. Hoover Samuel L TuaBuffalo, NY 2024

    Scholarship

    $1,525
  136. Betsey E Babcock CotruwDallas, TX 2024

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  137. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2024

    Matching

    $1,250
  138. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Eagles club

    $1,250
  139. Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX 2024

    1008

    $1,008
  140. Lunder FoundationPortland, ME 2024

    Alumni fund

    $1,000
  141. Kazickas Family FoundationSands Point, NY 2024

    General support

    $1,000
  142. Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship FoundationLivermore, CA 2024

    Scholarships

    $1,000
  143. Rittenhouse FoundationBryn Mawr, PA 2024

    General fund

    $1,000
  144. Thomas E & Marcia W Philips Family FoundationNaples, FL 2024

    Research

    $1,000
  145. Breitman Family Foundation IncRaritan, NJ 2024

    Charitable contributions

    $1,000
  146. The Dorothy G Bender Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  147. The Freedom Forum IncWashington, DC 2024

    Free spirit scholarship

    $1,000
  148. Dicarlo Plank FoundationBaltimore, MD 2024

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  149. Tarbell Family FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    Journalism Department of the School of Communications

    $1,000
  150. Irving W Mershon Scholarship FundDallas, TX 2024

    Scholarships

    $825
  151. Allotta Family Foundation PFDNBrooklyn, OH 2024

    General operating

    $800
  152. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Matching contribution (general operating support)

    $630
  153. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Miscellaneous

    $600
  154. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2024

    Other civic / community

    $550
  155. Hertog Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    For providing educational opportunities

    $500
  156. Gannett Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Charitable purpose

    $500
  157. Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationShreveport, LA 2024

    Program services

    $500
  158. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX 2024

    Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

    $500
  159. American Tower Corporation Foundation IncBoston, MA 2024

    General purpose

    $500
  160. The Carl & Nancy Gewirz Fund IncBethesda, MD 2024

    Jewish studies program

    $250
  161. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2024

    Other civic / community

    $200
  162. Bruce Ford Brown Memorial TrustWilmington, DE 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $200
  163. Laurel Charitable TrustPhiladelphia, PA 2024

    Diane alexander meyer scholarship fund

    $100
  164. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI 2024

    Matching gifts

    $96
  165. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Matching gifts

    $50
  166. Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL 2024

    General exempt purpose

    $50
  167. Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN 2023

    Support for equitable access to reproductive, maternal, and child care

    $1,000,000
  168. The David and June Trone Family FoundationBethesda, MD 2023

    Trone family eminent scholar chair in neuroscience and behavior

    $1,000,000
  169. The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    To support the humanities truck project, an initiative using a customized truck as a mobile platform for collecting, exhibiting, preserving, & expanding dialogue around the humanities, & for teaching grad students in the public history program

    $750,000
  170. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2023

    To support expansion and use of a toolkit for higher education to respond to rising anti-democratic attitudes and beliefs.

    $600,000
  171. Bender Foundation IncWashington, DC 2023

    Center for athletic performance

    $500,000
  172. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    Postsecondary education

    $495,837
  173. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For support of the accountability research center

    $430,000
  174. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For support of the program on legislative negotiation

    $400,000
  175. Suc Tua Evelyn Davis FoundationDallas, TX 2023

    Unrestricted general

    $275,000
  176. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    in support of the Center for Media and Social Impact (CMSI)

    $250,000
  177. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2023

    To support the accountability research center's work on citizen engagement at the world bank

    $250,000
  178. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Mission Fund

    $250,000
  179. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    Environment and Science

    $250,000
  180. The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    For use by its department of economics in support of developing a new macroeconomic model for the analysis of different tax policies in an effort to better inform policy debates and advance an equitable economic agenda.

    $246,898
  181. Park Foundation IncIthaca, NY 2023

    Media - project support

    $225,000
  182. Perspective Media Initiatives IncNew York, NY 2023

    State of the documentary field study

    $224,533
  183. Open Society InstituteNew York, NY 2023

    To support the accountability research centers work through learning exchanges and research incubation, dissemination, and publication

    $175,000
  184. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    to conduct research on large-scale, government-led accountability initiatives in Nigeria

    $170,000
  185. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2023

    To support the development of a comparative analysis around the chilean constitutional process

    $160,000
  186. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    For the united nations special rapporteur on toxic waste and human rights to advance the protection of the community rights affected by extractive industries

    $150,000
  187. UW Harold S Geneen Charitable TRDallas, TX 2023

    Scholarships

    $140,000
  188. Perspective Media Initiatives IncNew York, NY 2023

    State of the documentary field study

    $130,000
  189. The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI 2023

    Comedy project

    $100,000
  190. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2023

    To support the expansion of the "Upstream, Downriver" documentary; an exploration of major watersheds across North America, interweaving regulatory policy and historical context with personal stories that humanize the environmental issues.

    $100,000
  191. Apgar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN 2023

    Political theory institute/lincoln scholars

    $100,000
  192. The Veloric FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA 2023

    Contribution

    $100,000
  193. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    For investigative reporting workshop

    $100,000
  194. Public Welfare Foundation IncWashington, DC 2023

    Support for WAMU's criminal justice reporting

    $100,000
  195. Smith Richardson Foundation IncGreensboro, NC 2023

    General operating support

    $100,000
  196. Litowitz Foundation IncMiami, FL 2023

    Education

    $100,000
  197. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2023

    Campus building fund

    $86,500
  198. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For Post-Doctoral Fellows at American University and Life and Peace Institute

    $77,600
  199. Humanity UnitedSan Francisco, CA 2023

    Peacebuilding

    $75,000
  200. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2023

    To improve the social and environmental outcomes of development finance institutions by holding them accountable to their own commitments for engaging affected communities.

    $75,000
  201. The Diane and Guilford Glazer FoundationBeverly Hills, CA 2023

    Confronting anti-semitism & the delegitimization of israel

    $75,000
  202. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For the new perspectives in studies of american governance program

    $75,000
  203. Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship FoundationTrinidad, CO 2023

    To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 USC 4945(g)(1) per IRS determination letter

    $65,499
  204. The Teagle FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative

    $62,500
  205. The Northrop Grumman FoundationFalls Church, VA 2023

    General operating grants & matching gifts.

    $62,000
  206. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2023

    Trustee designated

    $60,000
  207. Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtNew York, NY 2023

    To renew support for the center for media and social impacts yes, and... Laughter lab (yall), a professional skill-building accelerator for diverse social-justice-focused comedians and comedy writers including u.s. Muslims.

    $50,000
  208. Park Foundation IncIthaca, NY 2023

    Environment - project support

    $50,000
  209. Mann-Paller Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2023

    General

    $50,000
  210. Wallace Global Fund IIWashington, DC 2023

    Support for global toxics campaign

    $50,000
  211. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationWashington, DC 2023

    Environment

    $45,000
  212. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2023

    Alper initiative for washington art endowed fund

    $35,000
  213. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    SNAP Distribution Schedules and Student Standardized Test Score Performance

    $30,000
  214. The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation IncWashington, DC 2023

    To be used for exempt purpose

    $30,000
  215. Charles Koch FoundationArlington, VA 2023

    General operating support

    $27,500
  216. The Alper Family Foundation Inc DBA the Teach to Work FoundationBethesda, MD 2023

    Museum exhibitions fund

    $25,000
  217. Golden Paws FoundationPittsburgh, PA 2023

    General charitable purposes

    $25,000
  218. The Karen Toffler Charitable TrustBoca Raton, FL 2023

    Laurie bayet - alzheimer's research

    $25,000
  219. The Stanley & Joyce Black Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA 2023

    To support the advancement of knowledge, foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service and leadership

    $25,000
  220. Ernest Wentcher Educational FundChicago, IL 2023

    Education

    $17,889
  221. The Knapp Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2023

    General

    $15,660
  222. Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    Education

    $15,000
  223. The Uberoi Foundation for Religious StudiesWilmington, DE 2023

    Rethinking Buddhism and Non-Violence

    $12,000
  224. Irene S Wischer Education Foundation #FA945San Antonio, TX 2023

    Educational scholarship

    $10,000
  225. Marinus and Minna B Koster FoundationPotomac Falls, VA 2023

    Summer music study for au music majors to be done off campus.

    $10,000
  226. Asher Student FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    Housing scholarship

    $10,000
  227. Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL 2023

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $10,000
  228. Sylarn FoundationMarquette, MI 2023

    Dual enrollment, teacher pipeline

    $10,000
  229. Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc aka Schattner FoundationRockville, MD 2023

    General support

    $10,000
  230. Pyle Nye Family FoundationCambridge, MA 2023

    Education

    $10,000
  231. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    American university school of education dean's discretionary operating funds

    $10,000
  232. Peace Love & Joy IncWashington, DC 2023

    Unrestricted

    $8,000
  233. M Verna Butterer Educational TrustFountainville, PA 2023

    Scholarship portionof award for education

    $7,190
  234. Duber Family FoundationWashington, DC 2023

    Support for athletic programs

    $6,680
  235. Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship Foundation Inc #0741869Boston, MA 2023

    Scholarships

    $6,000
  236. Chen Frame FoundationMcLEAN, VA 2023

    Education

    $6,000
  237. Alice M & William E Johnson FoundationWarrenton, VA 2023

    Educational scholarships

    $6,000
  238. The William Penn FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2023

    General support

    $5,500
  239. Tapper Charitable FoundationMashpee, MA 2023

    General operations

    $5,000
  240. Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation IncNew York, NY 2023

    Graduate scholarship

    $5,000
  241. Wenwach FoundationWilmington, DE 2023

    Charitable Event

    $5,000
  242. The Dorothy G Bender Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2023

    General operating expenses

    $5,000
  243. Hecht-Levi Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2023

    General support

    $5,000
  244. Richard & Shelley Birnbaum Family FoundationRichmond, VA 2023

    To provide financial support

    $5,000
  245. Jubitz Family FoundationPortland, OR 2023

    Support for david vine's program

    $5,000
  246. Gabelli Foundation IncReno, NV 2023

    Provide operating funds

    $5,000
  247. Mary D Coles FoundationDallas, TX 2023

    Scholarship

    $4,000
  248. Slotnick FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2023

    General

    $4,000
  249. Mildred Towle Scholarship TrustHonolulu, HI 2023

    Scholarship

    $4,000
  250. Lubbock Young Women's Leader FoundationLubbock, TX 2023

    Leadership scholarship

    $3,775

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other education organizations in Washington, DC and are not among American University’s funders above.

  1. Citybridge FoundationWashington, DC 49 grants Preselected only $976,000 to similar organizations
  2. Flamboyan Foundation IncWashington, DC 36 grants Preselected only $714,563 to similar organizations
  3. Nora Roberts FoundationGlenn Dale, MD 49 grants Preselected only $274,000 to similar organizations
  4. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 54 grants Preselected only $137,583,956 to similar organizations
  5. Judy and Peter Blum Kovler FoundationWashington, DC 36 grants Accepts applications $2,144,519 to similar organizations
  6. England Family FoundationBethesda, MD 48 grants Preselected only $1,150,018 to similar organizations
  7. Eugene & Agnes E Meyer FoundationWashington, DC 24 grants Accepts applications $601,500 to similar organizations
  8. Jack Kent Cooke FoundationLansdowne, VA 18 grants Accepts applications $450,345 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 53-0196549 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.