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AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY 136123529

The American Express Foundation is a New York-based philanthropic organization with $71 million in assets, supporting diverse areas such as arts, education, and disaster management across the U.S., led by key figures like Jennifer Skyler and Madhulika Thomas.

Overview

About AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATION

The American Express Foundation, based in New York, is a philanthropic organization with assets of approximately $71 million and annual expenses of about $25.8 million. The foundation's revenue is around $51.3 million. It supports a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, education, health, public safety, community development, and disaster management. The foundation funds projects across numerous cities and states in the United States, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Key personnel include Jennifer Skyler as Chair and Trustee, and Madhulika Thomas as President and Trustee. The foundation's leadership team also includes individuals in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Comptroller. The foundation is committed to supporting victims of violence or disasters, promoting arts and culture, and enhancing community and economic development.

Focus Areas

Victims of violence or disastersVictims of disasterArts and cultureVisual artsPerforming artsMuseumsHistorical activitiesHistoric preservationEducationHigher educationPhilanthropyFoundationsVoluntarismNonprofitsHealthIn-patient medical careHospital carePublic safety and disaster managementDisasters and emergency managementDisaster preparednessDisaster reliefPublic affairsLeadership developmentCommunity and economic developmentSustainable developmentEconomic developmentEmploymentJob creation and workforce developmentHuman servicesBasic and emergency aidFood aidFood banksFood deliveryFamily servicesChild welfare- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $71.0M
Total Awarded This Year $25.7M
Average Grant Size $3K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 2,104,263
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
NEW YORK, NY, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$71,012,960

in 2024, compared to $45,541,138 in 2023

Annual Grants
$25,711,713

9499 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$2,090,000COMMON PURPOSE CHARITABLE TRUST (498231)DEVELOPING LEADERSMONMOUTH HOUSE 38-40 ARTILLERY LANE LONDON, UK2024
$1,250,000AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC (514801) - DAFGENERAL SUPPORT40 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 887 NEWARK, DE US2024
$1,130,360COMMON PURPOSE CHARITABLE TRUST (498231)DEVELOPING LEADERSMONMOUTH HOUSE 38-40 ARTILLERY LANE LONDON, UK2024
$1,000,000SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULGENERAL SUPPORTMRC 509 PO BOX 37012 WASHINGTON, DC US2023
$1,000,000INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC (464276)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING)122 EAST 42ND STREET 12TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US2023
$1,000,000INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC (464276)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES122 EAST 42ND STREET 12TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US2024
$980,000COMMON PURPOSE CHARITABLE TRUST (498231)DEVELOPING LEADERSMONMOUTH HOUSE 38-40 ARTILLERY LANE LONDON, UK2022
$905,000OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC (501145)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE)1300 19TH STREET NW 8TH FL WASHINGTON, DC US2023
$845,250RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC THE (459546)SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES244 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1428 NEW YORK, NY US2023
$845,000OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC (501145)BACKIING LOW CARBON1300 19TH STREET NW 8TH FL WASHINGTON, DC US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
LS
LAUREEN SEEGER
TRUSTEE$02022
SJS
STEPHEN J SQUERI
TRUSTEE$02022
JS
JENNIFER SKYLER
CHAIR AND TRUSTEE$02022
TJMRA2
TIMOTHY J MCCLIMON RESIGNED AUG 21
PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE$02022
JC
JEFF CAMPBELL
TREASURER AND TRUSTEE$02022
VZ
VIVIAN ZHOU
ASSISTANT TREASURER$02022
DAK
DAVID A KANAREK
COUNSEL$02022
LSN
LOUIS S NUNES
COUNSEL$02022
RABRD2
RICHARD A BROWN RESIGNED DEC 21
ASSISTANT SECRETARY$02022
MEC
MARY ELLEN CRAIG
COMPTROLLER AND SECRETARY$02022
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025