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The Foundation of the American

Oak Brook, Illinois  ·  EIN 364034440  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, The Foundation of the American has awarded $4.0M across 50 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Society of Spine Radiology. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$822K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$9.1M
Assets (FY2020)
50
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Foundation of the American funds

The Foundation of the American's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

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
American Society of Spine Radiology
RESEARCH
Oak Brook, IL$225K2020
Alzheimer's Association
RESERACH
Chicago, IL$200K2024
American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology
RESEARCH
Lake Forest, IL$165K2020

How to apply for funding from The Foundation of the American

The Foundation of the American'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Foundation of the American

Does The Foundation of the American accept grant applications?
The Foundation of the American'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 The Foundation of the American fund?
The Foundation of the American's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include American Society of Spine Radiology, Alzheimer's Association, American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Foundation of the American give in grants?
The Foundation of the American reported $822K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 50 grants.
Where is The Foundation of the American located?
The Foundation of the American is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364034440.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Foundation of the American'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 The Foundation of the American. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.