Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $22,500 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County · plus 293 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $2.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | $22K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $32K | 7 |
How to apply
- Contact
- American eagle outfitters foundatio · pittsburgh · 4124324552
- What to send
- Requests for grants from section 501(c)(3) organizations should be made using the foundation's website and application portal.
- Deadlines
- April 10th, september 4th, and december 4th.
Next one: Dec 4, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- The aeo foundation will allocate a limited amount of funding to nonprofit, public charities in pittsburgh, new york city, san francisco, hazleton, ottawa, and mississauga (ontario) with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that fall within the scope of its mission.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Judy MeehanVice-president, as needed
- Marcie EberhartExecutive director
- Cary McmillanBoard member, as needed
- Fred GroverBoard member, as needed
- Michael JenningsBoard member, as needed (end 05/01/24)
- Chad NikolaBoard member, as needed
- David ReppBoard member, as needed (end 10/04/24)
- Sunny WooBoard member, as needed
- Mark RoseBoard member, as needed
- Torrey AcriBoard member, as needed
- Anita MartellacciBoard member, as needed
- Stacey MccormickBoard member, as needed
- Mecca DavisBoard member, as needed
- Marissa BaldwinPresident, as needed
- Beth HenkeSecretary, as needed
- James KeeferTreasurer, as needed
- Craig BrommersBoard member, as needed
- Keith GlivicBoard member, as needed
- Brennan ColeBoard member, as needed
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Community charity
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | Community charity | $5,000 |
| Dream Streets | Nashville, Davidson County | Community charity | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | Community charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Community charity | $2,500 |
| Adopt A Golden Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Community charity | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County | Memphis, Shelby County | Community charity | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 2 to Tennessee groups totaling $17,500. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Community charity | $10K | 2024 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities | Johnson City, Washington County | Community charity | $7,500 | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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