American Battlefield Trust
Hagerstown, Maryland · EIN 541426643 · Private foundation
American Battlefield Trust is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.7M in annual giving against $168.4M in assets. This page documents the 59 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for American Battlefield Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What American Battlefield Trust funds
American Battlefield Trust's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Battlefield Trust, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin's Charge Inc Acquistion of .85-acre Williams tract on the Franklin's Charge Battlefield | Franklin, TN | $2.1M | 2025 |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center Conservation Easement preserving 304-acre Reflection Riding Tract | Chattanooga, TN | $1.9M | 2022 |
| Jefferson Co Historic Landmarks Commission TO AID IN ACQUING 200 ACRE OLD STANDARD LAND CO., HARPER'S FERRY, WV | Chattanooga, TN | $1.0M | 2018 |
| Us Dept of Interior Nps Rehabilitating Little Round Top Vistor Use Area Gettysburg NP. | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Virginia Department of Historic Resources Board Conservation easement for 100-acre Brandy Rock Farm Inc tract | Richmond, VA | $771K | 2025 |
| Franklin's Charge Acquisition of Williams Tract on Franklin's Charge Battlefield | Franklin, TN | $350K | 2024 |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky Kentucky Heritage Council Pass thru grant for Acquistion of 20.89 acre Madison County Tract Richmond Battlefield | Frankfort, KY | $250K | 2024 |
| South Carolina Battleground Pres Trust Acquisition of the Bradham Tract at Eutaw Springs | Charleston, SC | $250K | 2023 |
| Nps - Abpp FOR PATHWAYS STUDENT INTAKE POSITION, HIRE NEW EMPLOYEE, HIRE NCSHPO NEW EMPLOYEE, MATCH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S GIFT TO ANTIETAM | Washington, DC | $239K | 2018 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Acquisition of 3.68-acre New Market Enterprises, LLC Tract at New Market Heights battlefield, VA | New Market, VA | $180K | 2025 |
| South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust Acquisitions of Kelly Tract and Hawkesworth Tract and various surveys/appraisals | Charleston, SC | $179K | 2024 |
| South Carolina Battleground Trust AID IN LAND ACQUISITIONS | Charleston, SC | $170K | 2020 |
| South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT ON HORTON TRACT, HANGING ROCK, SC; TO AID IN THE ACQUISITION OF THE 1 ACRE HORTON TRACT, HANGING ROCK, SC; TO AID IN TH | Charleston, SC | $163K | 2018 |
| Va Department of Historic Resources TO ASSIST IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT OF 135 ACRE GREGG TRACT, KELLY'S FORD, VA; TO AID IN ACQUIRING IN 113.4 LOCKETT GARNETT TRACT, SAILORS CR | Richmond, VA | $152K | 2018 |
| South Carolina Battleground Pres Trust Acquisition of 1.72-acre Condor Tract at Hobkirk Hill battlefield | Charleston, SC | $151K | 2022 |
American Battlefield Trust giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at battlefields.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about American Battlefield Trust
- Does American Battlefield Trust accept grant applications?
- American Battlefield Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does American Battlefield Trust fund?
- American Battlefield Trust's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Franklin's Charge Inc, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, Jefferson Co Historic Landmarks Commission. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does American Battlefield Trust give in grants?
- American Battlefield Trust reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 59 grants.
- Where is American Battlefield Trust located?
- American Battlefield Trust is based in Hagerstown, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541426643.
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- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like American Battlefield Trust, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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