AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
AI Summary
American Friends of the Czech Republic is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to the Czech Republic. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (AFOCR) IS THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SUPPORTING CLOSE & STRONG CZECH-U.S. RELATIONS. WE ADVOCATE FOR THE CZECHS AS A BULWARK OF FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY IN CENTRAL EUROPE, A REGION VITAL TO U.S. INTERESTS. WE FOSTER TIES IN THE AREAS OF DIPLOMACY, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, BUSINESS, SECURITY, & EDUCATION. AFOCR WAS FOUNDED TO ADVOCATE FOR CZECH ADMISSION INTO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION. SINCE 1995, WE HAVE WORKED TO:- SPONSOR VISITING CZECH PARLIAMENTARIANS TO SHADOW MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS & MEET WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS- HELP BUILD & ENGAGE THE CZECH CAUCUS IN THE U.S. CONGRESS & OFFER TO CONDUCT BRIEFINGS FOR CONGRESS & THE STATE DEPARTMENT- MEET WITH OFFICIALS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC TO FOSTER COOPERATION & UNDERSTANDING- COOPERATE & PARTNER WITH THE EMBASSY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC TO THE U.S. TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL & COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS- HOST LECTURES & SEMINARS WITH U.S. & CZECH POLITICAL & ACADEMIC LEADERS
Cause Areas
2
Education
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CERGE-EI FOUNDATION
New York, NY
$5K
1%
SOKOL BALTIMORE INC
Perry Hall, MD
$5K
1%
ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS INC
Winter Park, FL
$1.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC?
No. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC give?
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Maryland, and New York. 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 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC make each year?
In 2022, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $7,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CERGE-EI FOUNDATION, SOKOL BALTIMORE INC, and ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC?
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.