American Electric Power Foundation

EIN 20-3886453 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in OH, TX, IN +22
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Giving Profile

In 2025, American Electric Power Foundation based in DE paid 753 grants totaling $23M to 648 organizations across 25 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1.4M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included SAFETY BLITZ FOUNDATION INC, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$43,571,955
Giving (latest yr)
$22,998,295
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
753
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
648
States reached
25
Officers/trustees
15
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Safety Blitz Foundation Inc$1,428,570
  • Ohio State University Foundation$729,990
  • Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation$530,000
  • United Way of Central Ohio Inc$510,684
  • The Columbus Partnership$500,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$11,269,358 · 235 grants
  • Texas$3,300,052 · 148 grants
  • Indiana$1,680,140 · 86 grants
  • Virginia$1,170,833 · 43 grants
  • West Virginia$1,044,000 · 36 grants
  • Oklahoma$994,000 · 59 grants

Grants Paid (753)

Safety Blitz Foundation Inc
Waco, TX
National Child Identification Program
$1,428,570
The Columbus Partnership
Columbus, OH
Smart Columbus Sustainability fund
$500,000
Ohio State University Foundation
Chicago, IL
for Pelotonia Operational support
$500,000
Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation
Columbus, OH
Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation Comprehensive campaign
$500,000
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating CO
Columbus, OH
for Ensuring Enhanced, Accessible and complementary exhibitions, programming, and museum experiences
$400,000
United Way of Central Ohio Inc
Columbus, OH
2024 Entire AEP United Way Campaign - General Operating support for United Way locations
$360,684
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
Columbus, OH
Master Plan to Furnish our community
$333,334
Champions of the Community Inc
Dublin, OH
Champions of Community for Nationwide Children's Hospital
$273,450
Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio
Columbus, OH
General & Unrestricted
$250,000
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Explore & Imagine fund
$250,000
Columbus 2020 Foundation
Columbus, OH
One Columbus Small Business Outreach and Talent Development
$250,000
Senior Nutrition Services Region IV Inc
Benton Harbor, MI
General & Unrestricted
$200,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. American Electric Power Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, American Electric Power Foundation reported 753 itemized grants totaling $23M. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1.4M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include SAFETY BLITZ FOUNDATION INC, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION, among 648 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

American Electric Power Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

American Electric Power Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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