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American Eagle Outfitters Foundation gives through a mix of community grants, signature grants, and invitation-only service awards, with a visible emphasis on youth mental health, teen and young adult programming, and women’s empowerment. Its recent grant list shows repeated support for national charities such as Bring Change to Mind, Delivering Good, and Special Olympics, alongside local awards to smaller community groups in Pittsburgh, New York, and other cities. The foundation also runs programs that reach beyond its core youth focus, including global grants for humanitarian aid and environmental protection, and women-centered grantmaking through the Aerie Real Foundation. That combination points to a funder that works across local, national, and international settings while keeping a strong community-service orientation. Recent awards also show a willingness to back both large established nonprofits and neighborhood-level organizations, including arts, hunger relief, and youth-serving groups. Several grants are explicitly tied to local service projects or programming for teens and young adults, reinforcing the foundation’s interest in direct community impact rather than restricted institutional funding.
Mental health is a clear priority. In 2025, the foundation gave $100,000 to Bring Change to Mind in San Francisco and another $100,000 to Special Olympics in Washington, DC, both listed as community charity support. Youth empowerment appears in local programming grants as well: Mcg Youth in Pittsburgh received $15,000, and NYC Outward Bound Schools in Long Island City received $15,000. Education-related funding shows up in a community setting too, including $15,000 to Urban Arts in New York and $15,000 to Cityarts in New York, both tied to youth-serving programming. The foundation also supports basic-needs and hunger-related work; Child Hunger Outreach Partners in Towanda received $15,000 in 2025 and $12,250 in 2024.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards at $50,000 and $100,000, showing a mix of small community grants and bigger signature-style commitments. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Delivering Good and Child Hunger Outreach Partners, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-off giving only. The foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Several of its community grant programs accept unsolicited proposals, while some signature and service grants are invitation-based.
$3.6M
$15.1M
$4.3M
$3.9M
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for American Eagle Outfitters Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 489 | $3.7M | 91.2% |
| 2 | Canada |
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Grantmaking is national, with the heaviest concentration in Pennsylvania and 22% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients include Pittsburgh-based groups such as Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, and Mcg Youth, plus New York City organizations like Delivering Good, Headcount, and Urban Arts. Canada also appears in the portfolio, accounting for 8.8% of grants, with recent awards to Mississauga and Toronto organizations. The recent grants list shows activity in other U.S. cities as well, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Atlanta, and Washington, DC.
The foundation supports organizations working in youth mental health, youth empowerment, education, disaster relief, women’s empowerment, and community development. Its program descriptions also point to basic needs assistance and volunteer-led neighborhood programs through community grants and service awards.
Yes, some programs do. The Community Grants programs and the AEO Global Grants Program accept unsolicited applications, while the Signature Grants and May Month of Service awards are invitation-based.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at both the 25th percentile and median, with the 75th percentile at $10,000. The recent grant list also includes larger awards of $50,000 and $100,000.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, and 22% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of Pennsylvania. Recent Pennsylvania recipients include organizations in Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Weatherly, and Towanda.
Yes. Canada accounts for 8.8% of grants, and the AEO Global Grants Program also supports international NGOs. Recent Canadian recipients in the data are located in Mississauga and Toronto.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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| $236K |
8.8% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELIVERING GOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| DELIVERING GOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| BRING CHANGE TO MIND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| PERIOD INC | PORTLAND, OR | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| IT GETS BETTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| HEADCOUNT | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| DISASTER GRANTS UNDER 5000 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $35,600 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| URBAN ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| ECKLEY MINERS' VILLAGE MUSEUM | WEATHERLY, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| YOUTH TROOPERS FOR GLOBAL AWARENESS | MISSISSAUGA | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| NYC OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| SOUTH HILLS INTERFAITH MOVEMENT | BETHEL PARK, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| GREEN GUERILLAS | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| FRIENDS OF MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| CITYARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| MCG YOUTH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| CHILD HUNGER OUTREACH PARTNERS | TOWANDA, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| GRANTS UNDER 5000 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $14,964 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| UNITY CHARITY | TORONTO | $13,100 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| YOUTH RISING ABOVE | TORONTO | $12,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| FOSTER PRIDE | NEW YORK, NY | $12,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| CHABAD HOUSE ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| THE WOMEN AND GIRLS FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| MAYDM | MADISON, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS DALLAS | MCKINNEY, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| THE HIDDEN OPPONENT | ARNOLD, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| WE BUILD BLACK INC | HYATTSVILLE, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| JEREMIAH'S PLACE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| EMBRACE HER LEGACY | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| ADAPTIVE FITNESS LEGION | FAIRFAX, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| FAST FEET | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| EXALT | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST | SEWICKLEY, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| SISTERS IN SYNC | HAMILTON | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| UPSTREAMPGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| PUBLICOLOR | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| FREE ARTS NYC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| CON MI MADRE | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| PROJECT INCLUSION | HENDERSON, NV | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DBA INCLUDENYC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS VANCOUVER | VANCOUVER | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
| LATINO EQUALITY ALLIANCE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CHARITY |
DELIVERING GOOD
$100,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
DELIVERING GOOD
$100,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC
$100,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
BRING CHANGE TO MIND
$100,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
PERIOD INC
$50,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
IT GETS BETTER
$50,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
HEADCOUNT
COMMUNITY CHARITY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
$50,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY
$45,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
DISASTER GRANTS UNDER 5000
$35,600COMMUNITY CHARITY
URBAN ARTS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
ECKLEY MINERS' VILLAGE MUSEUM
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
YOUTH TROOPERS FOR GLOBAL AWARENESS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
NYC OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
SOUTH HILLS INTERFAITH MOVEMENT
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
GREEN GUERILLAS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
FRIENDS OF MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
CITYARTS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
MCG YOUTH
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
CHILD HUNGER OUTREACH PARTNERS
$15,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
GRANTS UNDER 5000
$14,964COMMUNITY CHARITY
UNITY CHARITY
$13,100COMMUNITY CHARITY
YOUTH RISING ABOVE
$12,500COMMUNITY CHARITY
FOSTER PRIDE
$12,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
CHABAD HOUSE ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
THE WOMEN AND GIRLS FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
MAYDM
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS DALLAS
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
THE HIDDEN OPPONENT
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
WE BUILD BLACK INC
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
JEREMIAH'S PLACE
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
EMBRACE HER LEGACY
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
ADAPTIVE FITNESS LEGION
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
FAST FEET
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
EXALT
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
SISTERS IN SYNC
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
UPSTREAMPGH
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
PUBLICOLOR
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
FREE ARTS NYC
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
CON MI MADRE
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
PROJECT INCLUSION
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DBA INCLUDENYC
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
DRESS FOR SUCCESS VANCOUVER
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
LATINO EQUALITY ALLIANCE
$10,000COMMUNITY CHARITY
Current and upcoming funding from American Eagle Outfitters Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Local 501(c)(3) organizations and registered Canadian charities invited to apply to support programming for teens and young adults in Pittsburgh, New York City, Hazleton, Ottawa, and Mississauga (Ontario area).
Deadline: 2026 Spring deadline: April 10, 2026; 2026 Fall deadline: August 31, 2026
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