The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including grants recommended by donors who use its family foundation program.
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc at a glance
In short: The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc gave $876K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Arizona. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $875,733
- -32.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,455
- -58.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,236,668
- -12.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc
- How to Apply
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The materials describe a donor recommendation process through family foundation accounts. Donors submit grant recommendations for the organization’s review and directors’ approval.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4518 North 32Nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 955-4770
Website: https://americanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Millennial Farms ($264K). Together the top 10 received $623K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 144 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona. In filing year 2025, the largest shares of its grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (33%), Utah (17%), Minnesota (13%), Washington (10%), and Pennsylvania (4%). Its listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 39 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $504K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millennial Farms Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $264,335 |
| Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN | Education | $100,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Religious | $84,863 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap COU Tacoma, WA | General Use | $48,000 |
| Brigham Young University - PR Provo, UT | Education | $29,385 |
| Hospital of University of Pen Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $28,042 |
| Stephen Silier Tunnels to Tow Staten Island, NY | General Use | $18,873 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Fairhope, AL | Religious | $18,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research H Memphis, TN | General Use | $16,750 |
| Brigham Young University-Idah Provo, UT | Education | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,236,668 | $1,214,880 | $1,851,578 | $875,733 | 39 | $217,167 |
| 2024 | $20,756,813 | $5,701,154 | $2,476,514 | $1,289,343 | 24 | $1,802,138 |
| 2023 | $18,980,800 | $4,029,189 | $1,516,883 | $504,092 | 26 | $1,829,780 |
| 2022 | $15,800,892 | $2,317,166 | $1,611,317 | $809,583 | 28 | $1,040,169 |
| 2021 | $19,545,946 | $2,820,738 | $1,478,506 | $599,946 | 27 | $1,481,108 |
| 2020 | $17,727,502 | $1,044,496 | $1,797,036 | $968,404 | 25 | $810,061 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to promote and facilitate the “privatization of philanthropy” and help charities become more effective and successful. It defines this approach as creating endowments or family foundations in which donors or donor families retain ongoing involvement and direction over charitable grantmaking.
Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, religious organizations, medical organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Augsburg University describes its mission as educating students as informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties says it puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as including education, research, and patient care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 39 grants totaling $875,733. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $264,335, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $264,335 to Millennial Farms for general use; $100,000 to Augsburg College for education; $84,863 to the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS for religious purposes; $48,000 to the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties for general use; and $29,385 to Brigham Young University–Provo for education. Other listed recipients included the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, which received $28,042 for medical purposes, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which received $16,750 for general use.
The organization’s grant recommendation form is for donors with family foundation accounts. It allows recommendations of at least $250, in $50 increments above that amount, and provides an option to request an anonymous grant. The form says the organization conducts its own review of recommended charitable organizations and that grants are subject to approval by its directors. The 2025 filing says the organization generally requests written responses from recipients describing their intended use of funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benson L. Schaub as president/director, Kimber Eastman as secretary/director, Robert Miller as director, A. Melvin McDonald as director, and Benson S. Schaub as director.
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc is led by Benson S. Schaub, President, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benson S. Schaub
President, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $800 (2025)
A. Melvin Mc Donald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $800 (2025)
Robert Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $800 (2025)
Kimber Eastman
Secretary Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $800 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam Riding (2020–2021) — Secretary Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800, to Kimber Eastman (Sec Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc
How much does The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc give each year?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc gave $876K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 24 grants.
What is The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's typical grant size?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,455, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc give grants?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's top state is Arizona, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (17%) and Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (5 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), Provo, UT (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (6 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's largest grantees?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Millennial Farms ($264,335), Augsburg College ($100,000) and Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($84,863), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to promote and facilitate the “privatization of philanthropy” and help charities become more effective and successful. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc?
The materials describe a donor recommendation process through family foundation accounts. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's EIN?
The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0857725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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