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AEC Trust

Wilmington, DE Tax ID: 36-6725987

The AEC Trust, based in Wilmington, DE, manages $48.4 million in assets and funds diverse initiatives across the U.S., focusing on areas like women's issues, health, arts, and education, under the guidance of the CIBC National Trust Company and an advisory board.

About AEC Trust

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The AEC Trust is a philanthropic organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, with assets totaling approximately $48.4 million. The trust reported expenses of about $4 million and revenue of $21.3 million. It focuses on funding initiatives in various subject areas, including support for women and girls, individuals with diseases and illnesses, people living with HIV or AIDS, arts and culture, museums, education, and the environment. The trust has funded projects in numerous cities across the United States, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. The AEC Trust operates under the guidance of the CIBC National Trust Company as its trustee, with an advisory board that includes members of the Cofrin family. The advisory board members are not compensated for their roles, while the trustee receives a compensation of $211,022.

Focus Areas

Women and girlsPeople with diseases and illnessesPeople living with HIV or AIDSArts and cultureMuseumsEducationEnvironment- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $48.4M
Total Awarded This Year $3.7M
Average Grant Size $94
Total Grants (Previous Year) 35,934
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Wilmington, DE
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$48.4M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$3.7M

151 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
18.8%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$300,000RESOURCE CENTRALCapital Improvements Fund to Build A Nationwide Model for reuseBoulder, CO, US2022
$250,000NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS INCBuilding the Vision: National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expansion for Capital and ProgramAtlanta, GA, US2023
$250,000NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS INCBuilding the Vision: National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expansion for capital programAtlanta, GA, US2024
$150,000UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC - SAMUEL P HHarn Museum of Art General Operating SupportGainesville, FL, US2022
$150,000VALLEY LAND FUND INCORPORATEDValley Conservation CemeteryAmherst, MA, US2022
$150,000UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC - SAMUEL P HHarn Museum of Art General Operating SupportGainesville, FL, US2023
$150,000DANCE ALIVE INCCapital CampaignGainesville, FL, US2024
$150,000FLORIDA RISING TOGETHER INCGeneral & UnrestrictedMiami, FL, US2024
$150,000MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATEDTransforming Emergency Care: Campaign for the Cooley Dickinson hospital emergency departmentSomerville, MA, US2024
$150,000UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC - SAMUEL P HHarn Museum of Art General Operating SupportGainesville, FL, US2024

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

CN

CIBC National Trust Company

Trustee

$211,022 2024
DH

David H Cofrin

Advisory Board Member

$0 2024
ED

Edith Dee Cofrin

Advisory Board Chair

$0 2024
MA

Mary Ann P Cofrin

Advisory Board Member

$0 2024
PC

Paige Cofrin

Advisory Board Member

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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