Grants paid in 2025
57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Veery Foundation IncHaydenville, MA | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $16M |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DC | Human Rights Campaign Foundation Permanent Endowment Fund | $1.0M |
| ImagineLafayette, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500K |
| Resource CentralBoulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $300K |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights IncAtlanta, GA | National Center for Civil and Human Rights' Capital Expansion | $250K |
| Resource CentralBoulder, CO | Resource Central Conservation Priorities | $200K |
| Atlanta Women's Foundation IncAtlanta, GA | AWF Operating Funds | $165K |
| Imagine FoundationLafayette, CO | Imagine! Services | $150K |
| 19th NewsAustin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $100K |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank IncAtlanta, GA | Supporting Food Security across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia | $100K |
| Barred Business Foundation CoAtlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $100K |
| Brevard Music Center IncorporatedBrevard, NC | Annual Fund & Endowment Fund | $100K |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago, IL | Billie Jean Production Support at Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $100K |
| Clark County Public Education Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV | Meeting the critical needs of Nevada public school students | $100K |
| Embracing Our Differences IncSarasota, FL | Embracing Our Differences - Safety & Security and Community Engagement | $100K |
| Feminist Majority FoundationBeverly Hills, CA | Ms. Magazine & Ms. Institute for Feminist Media | $100K |
| Feminist Womens Health Center IncAtlanta, GA | Strengthen Financial Sustainability via A Development Director | $100K |
| Inn Between of Longmont IncLongmont, CO | Building Brighter Futures through Affordable Supportive Housing | $100K |
| Lake Toxaway CharitiesLake Toxaway, NC | Endowment Fund | $100K |
| Link Counseling Center IncAtlanta, GA | The Link Counseling Center | $100K |
| Live-Thrive Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA | Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (Charm) | $100K |
| Louisville Preschool IncLouisville, CO | LPS Scholarship program and school improvement fund | $100K |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights IncAtlanta, GA | Building the Vision: National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expansion for Capital and Program | $100K |
| Project Pride Srq IncSarasota, FL | New Executive Director and Board Professional Development | $100K |
| Project South the Institution for the EliminationAtlanta, GA | Rooted to Build Campaign | $100K |
| Solidaire Network IncSeattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100K |
| Southern Dharma Retreat Center IncHot Springs, NC | Non-structural Renovation of the Primary Lodge | $100K |
| Status Home IncAtlanta, GA | Destination Independence | $100K |
| University of FloridaGainesville, FL | Harn Museum of Art | $100K |
| Usta Foundation IncorporatedPurchase, NY | Transforming the Lives of Young People through Tennis & Education | $100K |
| Women Donors NetworkSan Francisco, CA | Women Donors Network | $100K |
| Women Moving on IncDecatur, GA | Expanding Development Capacity to Meet Rising Community Need | $100K |
| Women Moving on IncDecatur, GA | Strategic Initiatives to Better Serve Survivors | $100K |
| Virginia-Highland Elementary PTOAtlanta, GA | Everybody's Playground | $90K |
| Raising Expectations IncAtlanta, GA | Raising Expectations, Inc. | $75K |
| Zami NoblaAtlanta, GA | The Biggers House Intentional Community Building Fund | $75K |
| Atlanta Community Press Collective IncAtlanta, GA | Atlanta Community Press Collective Revenue Hire | $50K |
| Atlanta Fulton County Prearrest Diversion InitiatiAtlanta, GA | Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative | $50K |
| Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, CO | The Whole Person College Program in Colorado and Georgia | $50K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center IncNew Market, TN | Grundy County Programs | $50K |
| Lake Toxaway CharitiesLake Toxaway, NC | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| Old Dogs New DigsBoulder, CO | ODND support fund | $50K |
| Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CA | Project LPAC | $50K |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC | Palisades Wildfire Relief | $50K |
| Young Women Christian Association of Greater AtlanAtlanta, GA | YWCA Greater Atlanta Workforce Development Programs | $50K |
| Youthspark IncAtlanta, GA | youthSpark Youth Services Center | $50K |
| The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, CO | Together for Pets and People: Advancing Animal Welfare Through Community and Commitment | $40K |
| Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, CO | Harvest of Hope Pantry | $30K |
| Southerners on New GroundAtlanta, GA | Southerners on New Ground Fund | $30K |
| Southern Center for Human RightsAtlanta, GA | 2025-2029 SCHR General Operating Support | $25K |
| The Charis Circle IncDecatur, GA | Swallow Hollow | $25K |
| Concrete Jungle IncAtlanta, GA | Produce Buyers Club | $20K |
| Tahirih Justice CenterAtlanta, GA | Comprehensive Support for Immigrant Survivors of Violence in Georgia | $20K |
| Tru Community CareLafayette, CO | Safety Net for Uncompensated Care (SNUC) | $20K |
| Vox Teen Communications IncAtlanta, GA | VOX Teen Voices: Free afterschool and summer programs for metro Atlanta teens | $20K |
| Del Shores Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA | Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival and Awards for Winners | $10K |
| Morningside Community FoundationAtlanta, GA | Morningside Community Foundation | $5,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 1 · Georgia 26 · Colorado 11 · District of Columbia 2 · North Carolina 4 · Florida 3
About this foundation
Aec Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Aec Trust 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 Aec Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $22M across 57 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Aec Trust give?
Massachusetts (1 grants), Georgia (26 grants), Colorado (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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