American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
The American Eagle Outfitters Foundation is a private corporate foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1999 and granted tax-exempt status in July 2000, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+57.4% YoY
Grant Count
299
+26.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote conservation and youth development. Its funding priorities include:
- Environment and natural resources
- Human services
- Youth development
- Youth mentoring
- Adult and child mentoring
- Community charity initiatives
- Mental health and well-being of young adults
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $9,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and California, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 41 states and extends into Canada, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $13.3 million
- Total revenue: $2.93 million
- Total expenses: $2.47 million
- Total liabilities: $795,000
Asset Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $3.2 million in 2011 to $13.3 million in 2024
Annual Giving Trends:
- 2021: $445,000
- 2024: $1.5 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,070,218 | $13,290,974 | $11,559,310 |
| Revenue | $4,251,585 | $2,931,510 | $1,956,134 |
| Expenses | $3,908,625 | $2,472,877 | $1,908,226 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,637,655 | $1,667,562 | $1,809,022 |
| Net Investment Income | $378,056 | $263,316 | $192,987 |
| Distributable Amount | $636,279 | $564,913 | $540,964 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marcie Eberhart serves as Executive Director. The foundation is governed by 19 officers and trustees who serve as needed.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY MEEHAN | VICE-PRESIDENT, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| MARCIE EBERHART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | — |
| CARY MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| FRED GROVER | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED (END 05/01/24) | 1 | — |
| CHAD NIKOLA | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| DAVID REPP | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED (END 10/04/24) | 1 | — |
| SUNNY WOO | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| MARK ROSE | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| TORREY ACRI | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| ANITA MARTELLACCI | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| STACEY MCCORMICK | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| MECCA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| MARISSA BALDWIN | PRESIDENT, AS NEEDED | 2 | — |
| BETH HENKE | SECRETARY, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| JAMES KEEFER | TREASURER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| CRAIG BROMMERS | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| KEITH GLIVIC | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
| BRENNAN COLE | BOARD MEMBER, AS NEEDED | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced community grant winners in multiple rounds, including Fall 2025 and Summer 2025 cohorts. In October 2025, the AE Foundation granted $100,000 to support mental health and well-being initiatives. The foundation continues to expand its commitment to supporting young adults through various community-focused programs.
Meet Our AE Foundation\u2122 Community Grant Winners (Fall 2025) - American\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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