Organizational Profile
American Express Foundation
Note (July 2000): This profile is no longer maintained and information included may be out-of-date.
Mission/description
The foundation's philanthropic activities focus on three strategic themes: community service, economic independence and cultural heritage.
Headquarters
United States
Geographical focus
Primarily the United States, but also Asia and Latin America
Art, Culture, Recreation; Education; Disaster and Emergency Relief; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Children and youth, Women, Displaced people
Types of support
Financial support in the form of grants
Limitations and additional information
While this foundation primarily gives grants to organizations in North America, they have also supported organizations in Latin America and Asia. The size of the projects range from small grassroots organizations all the way up to larger institutions, like the American Red Cross. American Express also operates the American Express Philanthropic Program; application guidelines and contact information is the same as for the Foundation.
Proposal requirements
No application form required
Proposal deadlines
Rolling
Range of grant size
US$1,000-US$50,000
Approximate number of grants per year
766
Average total yearly giving
In 1999, this foundation gave grants totaling $27.8 million
Year established
1958
Chief executive
Terry Savage, Anne Wickhan, Directors
Contact
Cornelia W. Higginson, Vice President (International Contact)
Address
c/o American Express Co.
American Express Tower, World Financial Ctr.
New York, NY 10285-4803
USA
Tel
1 (212) 640-5661
Fax
n/a
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Last update July 10, 2000