Letter of Inquiry
Inquiries for funding are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Please review the list of what we do not fund to make sure your request is eligible. While we welcome innovative ideas and approaches, we seldom support unsolicited requests. Given the large volume of requests that we receive each year, please understand that we are unable to respond personally to all inquiries.

Letters of inquiry (maximum 1-2 pages, no attachments) should include answers to the following questions:

• What is your organization's mission? 
• What is the nature of the project for which you are requesting support? 
• How does this project fit into our giving themes of Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service? 
• What is the proposed timeline for the project? 
• What is the project budget and how much will you be requesting from American Express? 
• Do you have any other supporters or pending requests for support for this project?
• What are your criteria for evaluating the success of the project?

The giving area for which you are applying (Cultural Heritage, Leadership, Community Service) should be clearly marked on the envelope containing the letter.

Local Priorities
As a global company, American Express Philanthropy touches many local communities within the United States and around the world. When working with local organizations to support our giving themes, priority is given to projects in the locations listed below. Click on the location for contact information for your letter of inquiry.

Inside the United States

Outside the United States
American Express senior managers outside the United States work with local, generally non-U.S. organizations, to develop projects within our themes. Focus countries in our international regions are:

For projects outside the United States, send your letter of inquiry to the contact listed here.