CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
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Charities Aid Foundation America is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, California, and Massachusetts, having disbursed a total of $466.3 million across 16,565 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Charities Aid Foundation America can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENABLE U.S. TAXPAYERS TO GIVE TO VALIDATED CHARITIES ACROSS BORDERS AROUND THE WORLD.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH (US) LTD
$189.6M
11%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
$26.9M
2%
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$19.3M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
10.2K
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA?
No. CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA give?
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA make each year?
In 2024, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA awarded about 10,160 grants, totaling nearly $466.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA fund recently?
In 2025, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA awarded grants to about 16,570 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH (US) LTD, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA?
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.