American Endowment Foundation
To expand the capacity of american philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.
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Mission
To expand the capacity of american philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show American Endowment Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Endowment Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Hudson, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 341747398. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.9B in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
American Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341747398. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Endowment Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
American Endowment Foundation is located in Hudson, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Endowment Foundation has $1.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Endowment Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Endowment Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Endowment Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Investing in a donor advised fund through the American Endowment Foundation is the best way to make your money work for generations to come. American Endowment Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $1.9B is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to American Endowment Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 341747398, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
American Endowment Foundation: How DAFs Uplift Communities - Philanthropy Roundtable
Let’s Talk DAFs – American Endowment Foundation Launches New Podcast Series on Philanthropy and Donor-Advised Funds - AdvisorHub
American Endowment Foundation (AEF) Awards Two $100,000 Grants to Advance Youth Behavioral and Mental Health in Northeast Ohio - AdvisorHub
Meet the CEO: How Ron Ransom, CEO, American Endowment Foundation is Reinvigorating Charitable Giving - AdvisorHub
American Endowment Foundation (AEF) Awards Inaugural Grants of $200,000 to Providence House, Inc., and Akron Children’s Grants to Support Children and Youth Initiatives in Northeastern Ohio - AdvisorHub
American Endowment Foundation Expands C-Suite Talent with Two New Leaders - AdvisorHub
American Society for Yad Vashem Defends Endowment - The Jewish Link
The American Endowment Foundation (AEF) Board of Directors Today Announced Mr. Ron Ransom as the Organization's New CEO - PR Newswire
Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts Files Lawsuit Against RXR over Black Box Theater - Talk of the Sound
Phil Tobin, American Endowment Fund co-founder, launches iGiftFund - Crain's Cleveland Business
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 109 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Endowment Foundation
- What is American Endowment Foundation?
- American Endowment Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hudson, United States. Investing in a donor advised fund through the American Endowment Foundation is the best way to make your money work for generations to come.
- When was American Endowment Foundation founded?
- American Endowment Foundation was founded in 1993.
- Who leads American Endowment Foundation?
- Stephen W Jones serves as Executive Vice President.
- Where is American Endowment Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Hudson, OH, United States.
- What is American Endowment Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Endowment Foundation trustworthy?
- American Endowment Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Endowment Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341747398.
- What is American Endowment Foundation's website?
- http://www.aefonline.org