The American Foundation for Charitable Support Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-0857725
- Arizona
- Phoenix
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Arizona
- Total giving
- $1.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $21MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE PRIVATIZATION OF PHILANTHROPY, AND HELP CHARITIES BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL.1. WHAT WE MEAN BY PRIVATIZATION OF PHILANTHROPY. PRIVATIZATION OF PHILANTHROPY MEANS CREATING ENDOWMENTS OR FAMILY FOUNDATIONS WHERE THERE IS ONGOING DONOR (OR DONOR FAMILY) INVOLVEMENT AND DIRECTION OVER CHARITABLE GRANT MAKING.2. ACHIEVING OUR MISSION. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY CREATING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS, MOSTLY IN THE MORE ADVANTAGEOUS PUBLIC CHARITY SETTING WHERE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CORPORATE EXECUTIVES RETAIN THE ONGOING DIRECTION OVER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTUIONS.3. RESULTS OF OUR MISSION. OUR MISSION AND EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN THE CREATION OF VAST AMOUNTS OF NEW AND MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY.WE ARE DEVELOPING NEW CHARITABLE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP CHARITIES IMPROVE THEIR GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, HUMAN RESOURCES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Augsburg College | $820K | 2024 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Lds | $110K | 2024 |
| Millennial Farms | $100K | 2024 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Cou | $48K | 2024 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foun | $28K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.americanfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.