Quick Summary
Name: American Tower Charitable Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,541,959 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | $5,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Location: Boston, MA
EIN: 81-5266916
Website: Information available through American Tower Corporation - https://www.americantower.com/sustainability/social
Note: The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Grants are primarily employee-nominated.
Geographic Focus
The foundation makes grants in areas where American Tower Corporation operates:
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas, and additional states including Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware, Kansas, Connecticut, Oregon, Ohio, Alabama, Minnesota, Florida, Utah, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey
International: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United Kingdom, and New Delhi
Funding Priorities
- STEM Education: Robotics programs and STEM learning opportunities for underrepresented students
- Technology-Based Learning: Hands-on technology education programs in schools
- Educational Access: Programs that increase student participation and access to higher education for underrepresented students
- Youth Development: School districts and youth development agencies that integrate technology into learning
- Teacher Support: Programs supporting educators in technology-based instruction
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions is not publicly available. However, the foundation:
- Does not accept unsolicited grant applications from the general public
- Only makes grants to preselected charitable organizations
- Focuses exclusively on education and technology initiatives (other sectors are not funded)
Application Method
Employee-Driven Model: The American Tower Charitable Foundation operates through an employee nomination process. American Tower Corporation employees submit grant applications for eligible organizations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests from organizations directly.
Organizations interested in funding should connect with American Tower employees who can nominate them through the internal grant application process.
References
- American Tower Charitable Foundation - Cause IQ Profile
- American Tower Charitable Foundation - ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- American Tower Charitable Foundation - Instrumentl 990 Report
- American Tower Corporation Contributions Program - Candid Foundation Directory
- American Tower Social Responsibility
- American Tower Charitable Foundation - GuideStar
- American Tower Charitable Foundation - Charity Navigator
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