American Beverage Foundation for a
The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It provides grants to organizations and cities working to advance the physical health of residents and the environmental health of communities.
American Beverage Foundation for a at a glance
In short: American Beverage Foundation for a gave $1.6M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,556,250
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,750
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,532,325
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Beverage Foundation for a
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. For its State Association Matching Grant Program, it directs interested community organizations to contact their local state beverage association.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw 1100, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 463-6723
Website: https://beveragefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Beverage Foundation for a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Conference of Mayors ($745K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 56 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its programs as supporting communities across the country. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (48%) and Washington, DC (39%), followed by New York (5%), Florida (3%), and Massachusetts (2%). Listed 2024 grantees were also located in Oregon, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Beverage Foundation for a gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 289% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Conference of Mayors Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $745,000 |
| African American Mayors Association Washington, DC | General Support | $600,000 |
| Hip Hop Public Health Inc Arverne, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Care for the Cape & Islands Inc Yarmouth Port, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of Florida Orlando, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Underline Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Grounds Krewe Nola Inc New Orleans, LA | General Support | $12,500 |
| House Factory Foundation Barrington, NH | General Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,532,325 | $1,595,067 | $1,558,335 | $1,556,250 | 15 | $1,556,250 | $67 | $74,176 |
| 2023 | $1,378,093 | $1,521,926 | $1,505,167 | $1,494,000 | 13 | $1,494,000 | $1,926 | $81,109 |
| 2022 | $1,402,584 | $999,789 | $812,021 | $766,250 | 3 | $766,250 | $4,789 | $70,516 |
| 2021 | $1,180,566 | $550,083 | $400,210 | $400,204 | 9 | $400,204 | $83 | $35,745 |
| 2020 | $1,458,693 | $250,459 | $420,417 | $420,300 | 16 | — | $459 | $70,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Beverage Foundation for a reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it seeks to make a significant contribution to the health of local communities by supporting organizations that advance residents’ physical health and communities’ environmental health. Its programs address community well-being and environmental health, and include support for nutrition access, affordability, and education.
The Foundation’s 2024 grantees included organizations whose own missions illustrate some of the work it supported. HIP HOP Public Health describes its mission as helping youth and families develop knowledge and skills for healthier choices and health equity in communities of color. The Campaign Against Hunger describes its work as distributing food and empowering families in central Brooklyn. Grounds Krewe NOLA says it promotes waste prevention, recycling, and sustainable products at New Orleans events. Clean Miami Beach says it works to keep the community and natural habitats free of garbage and harmful pollutants, with a focus on single-use plastics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,556,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,750 to $745,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The two largest awards were $745,000 to the U.S. Conference of Mayors for general support and $600,000 to the African American Mayors Association for general support. Other notable grants included $50,000 to HIP HOP Public Health, and $25,000 each to Care for the Cape & Islands, Oregon State University Foundation, and The Campaign Against Hunger.
The Foundation describes three grant programs. Its Healthy and Sustainable Communities Awards, operated in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors since 2012, support mayors and local programs intended to improve environmental health or community well-being. Its Nutrition Access, Affordability, and Education Grant Program, established in partnership with the African American Mayors Association in 2022, supports city programs addressing health disparities and nutrition needs. Its State Association & Community Organization Grant Program works with state beverage associations and local bottlers to provide matching grants for community organizations; the Foundation says this program has supported more than 110 grants across nearly 40 states.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2024 filing listed Kevin W. Keane as chair; Robert A. Micek as treasurer; Amy Hancock as secretary as of June 2024; Patricia M. Vaughan as secretary through June 2024; and Walter Gross III, Travis Warren, and Marilyn D. Schorin as directors.
American Beverage Foundation for a is led by Kevin W. Keane, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin W. Keane
Chair
Interim & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Gross III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn D. Schorin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Vaughan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Micek
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hancock
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Katherine Lugar (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Marilyn D. Schorin Ph D. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark N. Hammond Trhu (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark N. Hammond (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Beverage Foundation for a
How much does American Beverage Foundation for a give each year?
American Beverage Foundation for a gave $1.6M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 13 grants.
What is American Beverage Foundation for a's typical grant size?
American Beverage Foundation for a's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $103,750, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Beverage Foundation for a give grants?
American Beverage Foundation for a's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was District of Columbia (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does American Beverage Foundation for a give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Beverage Foundation for a's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are American Beverage Foundation for a's largest grantees?
American Beverage Foundation for a's largest 2024 grantees include United States Conference of Mayors ($745,000), African American Mayors Association ($600,000) and Hip Hop Public Health Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Beverage Foundation for a?
American Beverage Foundation for a reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Beverage Foundation for a fund?
The Foundation says it seeks to make a significant contribution to the health of local communities by supporting organizations that advance residents’ physical health and communities’ environmental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Beverage Foundation for a?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Beverage Foundation for a's EIN?
American Beverage Foundation for a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4908904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does American Beverage Foundation for a accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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