AEC Trust
AEC Trust is a private foundation established in 1981 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified as a private independent foundation. The trust manages substantial assets and distributes grants across multiple funding areas and geographic regions throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$24.1M
+553.1% YoY
Grant Count
142
-6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$170K
+594.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support:
- Arts and culture
- Education (with emphasis on educational support for pre-selected schools)
- Environment
- Women's issues
- Health and AIDS-related services
- Social and human services
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
The foundation provides support for capital funding, program funding, operating funds, and emergency funds.
Grant Range
$4,650–$16,039,759
Average Grant
amount: $94,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding in:
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Additional support in various U.S. cities and regions
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $36,814,610
- Total Revenue: $12,901,971
- Total Expenses: $24,460,841
- Net Income: -$11,558,870
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $48,373,480 (ledger value)
- Income: $30,863,386
Historical Data (December 2022):
- Assets: $31.1 million
- Revenue: $5.3 million
- Investments: $30.7 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dance Alive Inc ($250,000), Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($100,000), Audubon Society of Rhode Island ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350 COLORADO BOULDER, CO | Advocating for climate justice in Boulder Colorado | $10,000 |
| A HOME FOR EVERYONE IN DEKALB INC DECATUR, GA | DeKalb Advocacy and Solutions for Homelessness (DASH) | $10,000 |
| ACTORS EXPRESS INC ATLANTA, GA | Actor's Express Mainstage Programming | $15,000 |
| AGAPE COMMUNITY CENTER INC ATLANTA, GA | Agape Year-round Academic and Enrichment Program for Underserved Youth | $20,000 |
| AGE WISE COLORADO INC DENVER, CO | Continue Our Successful Expansion in Boulder County | $10,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | Hurricane Helene Response | $100,000 |
| ANIMAL RESCUE OF THE ROCKIES AURORA, CO | Animal Rescue of the Rockies Veterinary and Spay Neuter Programs | $10,000 |
| ART PAPERS INC ATLANTA, GA | Art Papers Fire Ecology - The Atlanta Arts Ecosystem | $5,000 |
| ASCENSA HEALTH INC ATLANTA, GA | Residential Treatment for Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders | $10,000 |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECT INC ATLANTA, GA | ACSP General Operating Support | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee:
- CIBC National Trust Company (serves as trustee with compensation of $211,022)
Advisory Board/Key Personnel:
- David H Cofrin
- Edith Dee Cofrin
- Whit Mansfield (Trustee for CIBC)
The Cofrin family members serve on the advisory board and are not compensated for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY | Trustee | 1 | $285,476 |
| David H Cofrin | Advisory Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edith Dee Cofrin | Advisory Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mary Ann P Cofrin | Advisory Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paige Cofrin | Advisory Board Member | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 800-839-1754
- Website: www.fsrequests.com/aec
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AEC Trust fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to support: • Arts and culture • Education (with emphasis on educational support for pre-selected schools) • Environment • Women's issues • Health and AIDS-related services • Social and human services • Science and STEM education
How do I apply for a grant from AEC Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 143 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $3,939,650 • Typical grant range: $4,650–$16,039,759 • Average grant amount: $94,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • The Homestead Foundation: $16,039,759 (Expenditure Responsibility Grant) • Wagmore Foundation Agency: $4,131,710 (Expenditure Responsibility Grant) • Dance Alive: $250,000 (Capital Campaign) **Grant Types:** The foundation provides support for capital funding, program funding, operating funds, and emergency…
Where does AEC Trust make grants?
The foundation provides funding in: • Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • Additional support in various U.S. cities and regions
What size grants does AEC Trust award?
In 2024, AEC Trust awarded 142 grants totaling $24.1M — an average of about $170K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is AEC Trust's EIN?
AEC Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6725987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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