American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
The American Eagle Outfitters Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports causes important to AEO associates and customers, with programs focused on educating and empowering teens and young adults and making an impact in local communities.
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation at a glance
In short: American Eagle Outfitters Foundation gave $2.4M across 299 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,434,664
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 299
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,070,218
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible charitable organizations through its website and application portal. Applicants should submit an online application and provide documentation verifying financial and nonprofit status. The stated restrictions include tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) for U.S. organizations or registered charitable status in Canada; a program serving all or part of the target youth demographic; alignment with the foundation’s mission; directing at least 70% of the organization’s overall operating budget toward program beneficiaries; and inclusive policies and practices. Community Grant applicants must also be located in or near eligible communities and demonstrate positive local impact.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 10, September 4, and December 4. The website’s Community Grants page also lists 2024–2025 cycle dates, including January 8, 2025.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 10, September 4, and December 4.
- Contact
Application contact: American Eagle Outfitters Foundatio
Mailing address: 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 432-4552
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Who American Eagle Outfitters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delivering Good ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $696K.
Grant Size Distribution
782 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 763 grants of 782 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its Community Grants as serving grassroots organizations in Pittsburgh, New York City, San Francisco, Hazleton, Ottawa, and Mississauga. Its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in New York (27%), Pennsylvania (22%), California (11%), and Washington, DC (5%); the filing also lists 6% under an unidentified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 299 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Eagle Outfitters Foundation gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 263% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 415% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $445K (2021) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 299 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering Good New York, NY | Community Charity | $100,000 |
| Bring Change to Mind San Francisco, CA | Community Charity | $100,000 |
| Delivering Good New York, NY | Community Charity | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc Washington, DC | Community Charity | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Community Charity | $50,000 |
| Headcount New York, NY | Community Charity | $50,000 |
| It Gets Better Los Angeles, CA | Community Charity | $50,000 |
| Period Inc Portland, OR | Community Charity | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City New York, NY | Community Charity | $45,000 |
| Disaster Grants Under 5000 Pittsburgh, PA | Community Charity | $35,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,070,218 | $4,251,585 | $3,908,625 | $2,434,664 | 299 | $2,637,655 | $378,056 | $636,279 |
| 2024 | $13,290,974 | $2,931,510 | $2,472,877 | $1,546,776 | 237 | $1,667,562 | $263,316 | $564,913 |
| 2023 | $11,559,310 | $1,956,134 | $1,908,226 | $1,469,658 | 144 | $1,809,022 | $192,987 | $540,964 |
| 2022 | $12,528,414 | $3,558,908 | $1,005,228 | $669,950 | 67 | $718,949 | $856,840 | $531,117 |
| 2021 | $10,022,351 | $1,157,941 | $746,303 | $444,920 | 35 | — | $654,631 | $437,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Eagle Outfitters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $636K for 2025 — 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’s stated mission is to show “the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth” by supporting causes that educate and empower teens and young adults. Its Community Grant program supports programming for youth, generally ages 15–25, and its Signature Grant program makes larger gifts to local nonprofits working on a particular topic. In 2022, the board directed Signature Grant funding to organizations working in mental health.
The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of grantee activities. Special Olympics says it promotes acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. Delivering Good says it connects people facing hardship and disaster with essential items and services. PERIOD says it works to address period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve youth arts and civic issues, child hunger, and community gardens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 299 grants totaling $2,434,664. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 each to Delivering Good, Bring Change to Mind, and Special Olympics, and $50,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, HeadCount, It Gets Better, and PERIOD. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “community charity.”
The foundation’s website describes Community Grants as support for local nonprofit organizations serving teens and young adults. It also offers Signature Grants of up to $100,000; in 2024, it announced a $100,000 Signature Grant to Bring Change to Mind for outreach and high school programs. May Month of Service grants are by invitation only and are selected by AEO district team leaders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcie Eberhart as executive director and Judy Meehan as vice-president. Listed board members are Cary McMillan, Fred Grover, Chad Nikola, Sunny Woo, Mark Rose, and Torrey Acri. The filing also lists Michael Jennings and David Repp as board members, with end dates in 2024.
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation is led by Marcie Eberhart, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcie Eberhart
Executive Director
Director & As Needed → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Baldwin
President & As Needed
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary McMillan
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Repp
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Grover
Board Member & As Needed
President & As Needed → Board Member & As Needed, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Meehan
Vice President & As Needed
Board Member & As Needed → Vice President & As Needed, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rose
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jennings
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Woo
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Torrey Acri
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Martellacci
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Nikola
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mecca Davis
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey McCormick
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Henke
Secretary & As Needed
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Keefer
Treasurer & As Needed
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Brommers
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Glivic
Board Member & As Needed
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Cole
Board Member & As Needed
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Ovis (2021–2023) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Stacy Siegal (2021–2023) — Former President
- Former: Lacee Ecker (2022–2023) — Former Secretary
- Former: Rick Milazzo (2021–2022) — Former Vice President & As Needed
- Former: Margaret Clougher (2021) — Board Member & As Needed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eagle Outfitters Foundation
How much does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation give each year?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation gave $2.4M across 299 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 237 grants.
What is American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's typical grant size?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,143, across 299 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation give grants?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (40 grants), New York, NY (30 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants) and San Francisco, CA (6 grants).
Does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 299 grants with a stated purpose on American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Charity" (299 grants).
Who are American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's largest grantees?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Delivering Good ($200,000 across 2 grants), Bring Change to Mind ($100,000) and Special Olympics Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Eagle Outfitters Foundation?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $636K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to show “the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth” by supporting causes that educate and empower teens and young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Eagle Outfitters Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible charitable organizations through its website and application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's EIN?
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1827476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does American Eagle Outfitters Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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