How much funding does AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant

American Eagle Outfitters Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

_ You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.aeo-inc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/AEO-Better-World-Foundation-2024-2025-Grant-Guidelines.pdf).

Overview

AEO Better World Foundation

The AEO Better World Foundation is a 501(c)3 private foundation established in 1999 to support the community in partnership with AEO Inc, our Brands, and our associates.

Community Grants

AEO is committed to building a better world and showing the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth by supporting causes that educate and empower teens and young adults. We strive to create positive change by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations at a grassroots level in the communities of Pittsburgh, New York City, Hazleton, Ottawa, and Mississauga (Ontario area). Local 501(c)3 organizations and registered Canadian charities are invited to apply to support programming for teens and young adults in the locations mentioned above.

Grant Amounts

If an organization is NEW and has not yet received funding from the AEO Better World Foundation, we ask that you submit a proposal for a grant of $5,000. This $5,000 can support a new or ongoing program, and you can have additional funders if necessary.

If an organization has received funding from the AEO Better World Foundation before, your organization is eligible to apply for a grant in the range of $5,000 - $15,000

Eligibility

_ You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What American Eagle Outfitters Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 299
Total given: $2.43M
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $1,500–$100K

By dollars: New York 27%, Pennsylvania 22%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Delivering Good · New York, NY

Community charity

$100K
Bring Change to Mind · San Francisco, CA

Community charity

$100K
Special Olympics Inc · Washington, DC

Community charity

$100K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

Community charity

$50K
Headcount · New York, NY

Community charity

$50K