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Association of American Railroads

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 536000125  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Association of American Railroads has awarded $6.7M across 51 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Coalition Against Bigger Trucks LLC (cabt). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$24.0M
Assets (FY2020)
51
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Association of American Railroads funds

Association of American Railroads's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, libraries & literacy.

EducationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities.

black communitieshispanic communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Coalition Against Bigger Trucks LLC (cabt)
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$750K2024
Gorail
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$716K2024
Coalition Against Bigger Trucks LLC (cabt)
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$700K2020

How to apply for funding from Association of American Railroads

Association of American Railroads's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at aar.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Association of American Railroads

Does Association of American Railroads accept grant applications?
Association of American Railroads's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Association of American Railroads fund?
Association of American Railroads's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Coalition Against Bigger Trucks LLC (cabt), Gorail. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Association of American Railroads give in grants?
Association of American Railroads reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 51 grants.
Where is Association of American Railroads located?
Association of American Railroads is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 536000125.
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About this profile. This page is built from Association of American Railroads's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Association of American Railroads. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.