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American Express Foundation
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| Funder type: |
Corporate Foundation |
| Address: |
World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street, 48th Floor New York, NY 10285
Application Address: American Express Philanthropy 3 World Financial Center
New York, NY 10285 |
| General Telephone: |
212-640-5661 |
| Contact: |
Dorothy
Anderson, Salt Lake City Contact
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| Contact: |
Cornelia
Higginson, Vice President, International (Int'l Contact)
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| Contact: |
Jo Ellen
Lynn, Phoenix Contact
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| Contact: |
Timothy
McClimon, President and CEO
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| Contact: |
Stacey
Orange, South Florida Contact
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| Contact: |
Laura
Rhodes, Greensboro, NC Contact
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| Contact: |
Cheryl
Rosario, New York Cultural Heritage Contact
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| Contact: |
Terry
Savage, New York Economic Independence Contact
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| Contact: |
Angela
Woods, New York Community Service Contact
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| EIN: |
136123529 |
| Url: |
http://www.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy/
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| Geographic focus: |
(Emphasis on NY) 50 States and the District of Columbia, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, International, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, National, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, Washington, D.C. Metro Area, WI, WV, WY |
| Types of support: |
Annual Campaigns, Curriculum Development, Emergency Funds, Employee Matching Gifts, Employee Related Scholarships, General/Operating Support, Program Development, Seed Money |
| Funding Restrictions: |
Giving on a national and international basis, including in Asia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. No support for religious, political, or fraternal organizations, sporting events or athletic programs, umbrella organizations with active grantmaking programs, or professional, trade, or marketing associations. No grants to individuals (except for employee-related scholarships), or for medical research, fund-raising activities, endowments, travel, advertising in journals or yearbooks, or publication of books, magazines, or articles in professional journals; no grants for endorsements or capital campaigns |
| Deadlines: |
None
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| Geographic Interests: |
National and international interests. Grants were awarded in more than 40 states during the last reporting period. Forty-three percent of funds were awarded in the company's homestate, NY. |
| Related corporation? |
YES |
| Corporation: |
American Express Company |
| Corp Url: |
http://www.americanexpress.com/
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| Total assets: |
$11,919,642
as of
2005 |
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Average grant range:
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$ 1,000 to $ 5,000 |
| Grant low: |
$ 500 |
| Grant high: |
$ 500,000 |
| Online application: |
http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/gb/contacts.asp
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| Trustees / directors: |
Thomas Schick, Chair.; Timothy McClimon, Pres.; Mary Ellen Craig, Secy.; Gary Crittenden, Treas.; Kenneth I. Chenault; Edward P. Gilligan; Alfred F. Kelley |
| 990 report(s): | View ReportView Report (Requires Adobe Acrobat). |
| Business notes: |
American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company, founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking. |
| Takeaway Notes: |
~ Three very broad areas of interest Cultural Heritage, Community Service, and Economic Independence (aka financial literacy). ~ Very diverse geographic and interest area portfolio ~ Travel and tourism are the underlying themes ~ Emphasis on NY ~ Strongly prefers employee involvement.
Financial Services Industry,
Insurance Industry |
Giving by Interest Area:
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- Employee Programs - 22 %
- Education - 21 %
- Human Services - 14 %
- Other - 11 %
- International - 8 %
- Youth Development - 7 %
- Arts & Culture - 5 %
- Health Care - 5 %
- Public Affairs - 4 %
- Community Development - 4 %
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Overview: Grants are awarded in three program areas: Community Service, Cultural Heritage, and Economic Independence. Most grants are made for projects operating in locations where the company has a major employee or market presence (see below).
Grant making in Community Service involves American Express employees and advisors. In addition to local grant making, each year Amex make several major grants in the Cultural Heritage and Economic Independence theme areas, which serve as national or international models and which have the ability to be replicated in many local communities. The Economic Independence program is also a major theme for the corporate giving program which is much more alligned with the company's business interests.
See the corporate contributions program profile for more information on the company's complete giving program.
NOTE: Recently the corporation spun off its Minnesota-based mutual funds and investor services component. The new company, Ameriprise has it own funding programs and priorities.
NOTE: The foundation recently announced that Tim McClimon has been named the new president and CEO of the American Express Foundation. Most recently, Tim was the CEO of a small New York-based theatre company. However, most people will remember Tim as the past president of the AT&T Foundation where he was heavily involved in the arts and education funding.
- Aging:
- Animals/Wildlife, Welfare:
- Arts & Culture, Cultural Heritage: Funding that protects important natural and man-made cultural or historic sites around the world, and that also supports art and culture unique to countries and regions.
- Arts & Culture, Cultural/Ethnic Awareness:
- Arts & Culture, Culture & Humanities:
- Arts & Culture, Literature:
- Community Service: Funding includes employee volunteer activities, support to local United Ways, and grants to the American Red Cross and other relief agencies.
- Crime/violence prevention:
- Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence:
- Diseases/Disabilities, AIDS/HIV Services & Research:
- Education, Adult Education, Financial Literacy:
- Education, Adult Education, Literacy, Basic Skills, GEDs:
- Employment, Job Training:
- Employment, Vocational education:
- Employment, Workforce Development:
- Environment:
- Family Services:
- Gay/Lesbian Issues and Services:
- Libraries, public:
- Museums, Art:
- Museums, History:
- Performing Arts:
- Race/Intergroup Relations:
- Visual Arts:
- Women & Girls:
- Women & Minority Business Development & Opportunities:
- Women's Economic Empowerment:
- Youth Development, Services:
Sample Grants
$ 25,000 to
A Better Chance of New York , New York , NY
$ 20,000 to
A+ For Kids Teacher Network , Trenton , NJ
$ 10,000 to
African American Heritage Foundation , Stanford , IA
$ 130,000 to
Aid to Artisans , Hartford , CT
$ 7,000 to
Al-Amal School , Fridley , MN
$ 7,500 to
Alzheimer's Association of the National Capital Area , Fairfax , VA
$ 8,000 to
American College , Bryn Mawr , PA
$ 10,000 to
American Indian College Fund , Denver , CO
$ 5,000 to
American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation , New York , NY
$ 25,000 to
American Woman's Economic Development Corp , New York , NY
$ 5,000 to
Annunciation School , Minneapolis , MN
$ 5,000 to
Arizona Equine Rescue Organization , Scottsdale , AZ
$ 41,704 to
Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore , Baltimore , MD
$ 10,000 to
Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children , GA
$ 5,500 to
Beaver Creek Arts Foundation , Avon , CO
$ 2,550 to
Boston Center for Adult Education , Boston , MA
$ 100,000 to
Broad Confidence in Women
$ 20,000 to
Broward Partnership for the Homeless , FL
$ 25,000 to
Broward Public Library Foundation , Fort Lauderdale , FL
$ 30,000 to
Catholic Community Services of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT
$ 10,000 to
Center Against Spouse Abuse , Saint Petersburg , FL
$ 5,040 to
Chicago Zoological Society , Chicago , IL
$ 5,000 to
Clare Housing , St. Paul , MN
$ 10,000 to
Coalition for the Homeless , IL
$ 15,000 to
Coastal Enterprises , Wiscasset , ME http://www.ceimaine.org/
$ 29,000 to
Community Action Committee of Pike County , Piketon , OH
$ 24,900 to
Community Services Council of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT
$ 10,000 to
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence , Bloomington , IL
$ 20,000 to
Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City , NY
$ 10,000 to
Cray Youth & Family Services , New Castle , PA
$ 10,000 to
FareStart , Seattle , WA
$ 6,000 to
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts , Hatfield , MA
$ 5,061 to
Friends School of Baltimore , Baltimore , MD
$ 7,200 to
Gilmour Academy , Gates Mill , OH
$ 5,000 to
Greenbacks Bringing Hope Foundation , Salt Lake City , UT
$ 5,000 to
Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum , Winterthur , DE
$ 20,000 to
Horticultural Society of New York , New York , NY
$ 10,000 to
Houston Food Bank , TX
$ 30,000 to
Human Services Program of Carroll County , Westminster , MD
$ 10,000 to
Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco , CA
$ 6,100 to
Institute for Educational Achievement , New Milford , NJ
$ 10,000 to
Jersey Battered Women's Service , Morristown , NJ
$ 8,000 to
Jewish Federation of Greater Cleveland , Cleveland , OH
$ 15,000 to
Jobs for America's Graduates , Alexandria , VA
$ 5,000 to
JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy , Washington , DC
$ 8,000 to
Kindering Center , Bellevue , WA
$ 10,000 to
LEAD Program in Business , New York , NY
$ 5,000 to
LULAC National Educational Service Centers , Washington , DC
$ 10,000 to
Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation , Columbia , MD
$ 10,000 to
Massachusetts Association of Council on Aging and Senior Center Directors , MA
$ 30,000 to
Mi Casa Resource Center for Women , Denver , CO
$ 5,865 to
Mohonk Preserve , New Paltz , NY
$ 4,400 to
Mount Holyoke College , South Hadley , MA
$ 5,025 to
Nature Conservancy of Minnesota , Minneapolis , MN
$ 30,000 to
Neighborhood Housing Services of Connecticut , New Britain , CT
$ 50,000 to
New Jersey Family Advocate Management , Trenton , NJ
$ 50,000 to
New Jersey Immigration Policy Network , Newark , NJ
$ 15,000 to
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project , New York , NY
$ 25,000 to
New York Public Library , New York , NY
$ 100,000 to
Northern Virginia Family Service , Falls Church , VA
$ 5,000 to
Ogden Weber Applied Technology Center Foundation , Ogden , UT
$ 10,000 to
Olive Crest Treatment Centers , Santa Ana , CA
$ 8,000 to
Open Water Women's Sailing Organization , Hoboken , NJ
$ 8,000 to
Padua Franciscan High School , Parma , OH
$ 6,200 to
Pathway Family Center , Southfield , MI
$ 30,000 to
Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services , Pocatello , ID
$ 15,000 to
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia , Atlanta , GA
$ 5,000 to
Public Education Network (PEN) , Washington , DC
$ 10,000 to
Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Education Foundation , Warwick , RI
$ 15,000 to
Saint Mary Food Bank (AZ) , AZ
$ 5,000 to
Seattle Public Schools , Seattle , WA
$ 15,000 to
Share Our Strength , Washington , DC
$ 15,000 to
Sojourner Center , Phoenix , AZ
$ 10,000 to
Southern New Hampshire School-to-Careers Partnership , Nashau , NH
$ 10,000 to
Tabor Community Services , Lancaster , PA
$ 15,000 to
Tree Utah , Salt Lake City , UT
$ 5,600 to
US Catholic Conference , Cranston , RI
$ 3,000 to
United Way of Central Massachusetts , Worchester , MA
$ 30,000 to
University of Kansas at Kansas City , Kansas City , KS Medical Center Research Institute
$ 30,000 to
Warren-Conner Development Coalition , Detroit , MI
$ 10,000 to
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation , Milwaukee , WI
$ 5,985 to
Women Venture , St. Paul , MN
$ 28,000 to
Women's Business Development Center of Connecticut , Stamford , CT
$ 15,000 to
Women's Housing & Economic Development Corporation , New York , NY
$ 10,000 to
Women's Venture Fund , New York , NY
$ 4,902 to
World Learning , Brattleboro , VT
$ 25,000 to
World Wildlife Fund, Philippines , Philippines
$ 10,000 to
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association Education Foundation , Cheyenne , WY
$ 20,000 to
Young Women's Christian Association of the City of New York , New York , NY
Application Procedures:: To apply for funding, please prepare a hard-copy proposal in the form of a letter, no more than one to three pages in length, which clearly states the following information:
Name and address of organization.
Contact person, title, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. Funds requested.
Geographic area served by organization or proposed project.
A description of the project, including goals, beneficiaries, implementation plan, expected outcomes and timeline.
A detailed project budget.
Plans for evaluating results.
History of any previous support from the American Express Company.
Please note: Only proposals typed, signed and in hard-copy format will be reviewed. Please do not submit electronic requests for grants.
Attachments
U.S. organizations must include the following:
A valid, current copy of the Internal Revenue Service Federal tax-exempt letter showing 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) status.
Latest audited financial statement.
Members of the board of directors or similar governing body, including their business affiliations.
Latest annual report. If not available, provide background information on the organization, its mission, track record and accomplishments.
Current funding sources, including a list of contributors (for organization and project).
Non-U.S. organizations will be asked to provide documentation that they are charitable institutions.
Submitting a Grant Application
All applications must be submitted in hard-copy format in order to be considered for a grant.
Contact Information
If your organization is located in one of the 6 locations listed below, and your grant funds a project that specifically benefits only the members of that community, please send your proposal to one of the contacts listed here.
Phoenix, Arizona Jo Ellen L. Lynn Manager, Community Affairs American Express Company 20022 N. 31st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 Deadline Dates: March 1, May 1 and August 1
South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale & Miami) Stacey L. Orange Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications American Express Company 777 American Expressway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33337 Deadline Dates: January 15, April 15 and August 15
New York, New York Cheryl P. Green – Cultural Heritage Manager, Philanthropic Program American Express Tower World Financial Center New York, NY 10285-4804
Terry Savage – Economic Independence Director, Philanthropic Program American Express Tower World Financial Center New York, NY 10285-4804
Angela C. Woods – Community Service Director, Philanthropic Program American Express Tower World Financial Center New York, NY 10285-4804 Deadline Dates: March 31 and August 31
Greensboro, North Carolina Laura T. Rhodes Sr. Community Affairs Specialist American Express Cards 7701 Airport Center Drive Greensboro, NC 27409-9047 Deadline Dates: January 15 and July 15
Salt Lake City, Utah Dorothy Anderson Public Affairs American Express Company 4315 South 2700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84184 Deadline Dates: February 28 and July 31
Grants Paid
 1999 ($27,800,000 )
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 2000 ($29,700,000 )
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 2001 ($29,800,000 )
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 2002 ($32,000,000 )
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 2003 ($28,109,000 )
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 2005 ($19,693,910 )
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