Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 753 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Blitz Foundation IncWaco, TX | National Child Identification Program | $1.4M |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library FoundationColumbus, OH | Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation Comprehensive campaign | $500K |
| Ohio State University FoundationChicago, IL | for Pelotonia Operational support | $500K |
| The Columbus PartnershipColumbus, OH | Smart Columbus Sustainability fund | $500K |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating CoColumbus, OH | for Ensuring Enhanced, Accessible and complementary exhibitions, programming, and museum experiences | $400K |
| United Way of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH | 2024 Entire AEP United Way Campaign - General Operating support for United Way locations | $361K |
| Furniture Bank of Central OhioColumbus, OH | Master Plan to Furnish our community | $333K |
| Champions of the Community IncDublin, OH | Champions of Community for Nationwide Children's Hospital | $273K |
| Columbus 2020 FoundationColumbus, OH | One Columbus Small Business Outreach and Talent Development | $250K |
| Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK | Explore & Imagine fund | $250K |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Central OhioColumbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250K |
| Appalachia Service Project IncJohnson City, TN | ASP - Warmer, Safer, Drier fund | $200K |
| Choices for Victims of Domestic ViolenceWorthington, OH | Bridge Funding for LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic violence | $200K |
| Columbus Urban LeagueColumbus, OH | General Operating Support | $200K |
| I Know I CanColumbus, OH | The Columbus Promise Phase Two | $200K |
| Lifecare AllianceColumbus, OH | LifeCare Alliance Answering the Call Capital Campaign | $200K |
| Mid-Ohio FoodbankGrove City, OH | 2025-2029 Creating Transformational Change - Comprehensive support for mid-ohio market strategy and the eastland prosperity center | $200K |
| Osu FoundationColumbus, OH | Biomedical and Materials Engineering - Education & access fund | $200K |
| Senior Nutrition Services Region IV IncBenton Harbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $200K |
| Ohio State University FoundationChicago, IL | OSUWMC Comprehensive Burn Services Support | $180K |
| Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH | Tiffin University's Workforce Transformation Project | $178K |
| Community Shelter BoardColumbus, OH | Housing and homeless programs | $175K |
| Habitat for Humanity International IncColumbus, OH | New Homeownership Program & Green Energy Upgrades | $175K |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital IncColumbus, OH | Memorial Tournament - Operating Support for School based healthcare initiative (2025-2029) | $173K |
| Childrens Hunger AllianceColumbus, OH | Providing Food and Nutrition Educations to Kids Every day of the week | $150K |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council IncColumbus, OH | 2025 Columbus Arts Festival fund | $150K |
| New Albany Community FoundationNew Albany, OH | Remarkable Evening Gold Fundraiser and New Albany lecture series season fund | $150K |
| Osu FoundationColumbus, OH | Public Safety: Helping Central Ohio Be Prepared | $150K |
| Futureready ColumbusColumbus, OH | Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative Expansion | $125K |
| St Stephens Community HouseColumbus, OH | Strengthening Foundations Capital Campaign | $125K |
| United Way of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH | Success by Third Grade fund | $125K |
| Wexner Center FoundationColumbus, OH | Free Galleries Admission and education program | $125K |
| Wexner Center FoundationColumbus, OH | Access to the Arts: Learning and Public Programs | $125K |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolColumbus, OH | Professional Work-Study Program ("PWSP") | $108K |
| American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MD | ACS Health Equity Ambassador Program and ACS Center for Innovation in cancer research training fund | $100K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | Disaster Relief for Floods in Central Texas | $100K |
| Ar-Tx RediTexarkana, TX | The Media Foundry, Powered by SWEPCO - Fueling Texarkana's Digital storytellers by creation of media center | $100K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH | One-to-One Mentoring and Youth Empowerment Institute at Big Brothers Big Sisters' Camp Oty'Okwa | $100K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs in TexasAustin, TX | Youth for Unity | $100K |
| Bridge of Grace IncFort Wayne, IN | Housing Initiative - Multifamily New Construction | $100K |
| Catholic Social Services IncColumbus, OH | Our Lady of Guadalupe Outreach Center | $100K |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra IncColumbus, OH | 2025-26 General Operating Support | $100K |
| Columbus Urban LeagueColumbus, OH | General Operating Support for Regional Economic Equity & mobility bridge | $100K |
| Franklin County Historical SocietyColumbus, OH | COSI Science Festival and Acccess Support | $100K |
| Halo Flight IncCorp Christi, TX | New Administration and Communication Control Center-building to new heights | $100K |
| Housing Development Alliance IncHazard, KY | Energy Efficient Homes for Flood-Impacted People | $100K |
| I Know I CanColumbus, OH | Career Navigator Program 2025-27 | $100K |
| Impact Community ActionColumbus, OH | IMPACT Community Action Services Awareness Campaign | $100K |
| Marshall Downtown Development CorporationMarshall, TX | The Grand Social fund | $100K |
| Mid-Ohio FoodbankGrove City, OH | Charitable Event | $100K |
| Mingo County Redevelopment AuthorityWilliamson, WV | Coalfields Strategic Plan (Mingo, Wyoming and McDowell counties) | $100K |
| Regional East Texas Food BankTyler, TX | Longview Resource Center | $100K |
| The Center for Healthy Families IncColumbus, OH | Healthy Families Programs | $100K |
| The Education Alliance-Business and Community forCharleston, WV | Energizing Careers fund | $100K |
| West Virginia State University Foundation IncInstitute, WV | Cyber-Agriculture IoT Lab and Research Initiative for smart, secure agriculture systems | $100K |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Virginias BlueRoanoke, VA | YMCA at Tanglewood New Build Project | $100K |
| Zoras House IncColumbus, OH | 2025-2026 Zora's House Sustainability Project | $100K |
| Habitat for Humanity International IncBenton Harbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $90K |
| Leslie Knott Letcher Perry Community Action CounciHazard, KY | LKLP Community Action Council-Weatherization Program | $90K |
| Texarkana College Foundation IncTexarkana, TX | General & Unrestricted | $90K |
By state: Ohio 235 · Texas 148 · Indiana 86 · Virginia 43 · West Virginia 36 · Oklahoma 59
About this foundation
American Electric Power Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does American Electric Power Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does American Electric Power Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $23M across 753 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does American Electric Power Foundation give?
Ohio (235 grants), Texas (148 grants), Indiana (86 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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