AMR Foundation

Due to the financial crisis facing the airline industry, the AMR/American Airlines Foundation is forced to suspend all cash grants at this time. Requests for air transportation will be considered, albeit on a limited basis until the airline returns to profitability.

The following grant guidelines are provided to advise you of American’s areas of interest. We look forward to the day when the industry outlook improves so we can resume at least some of this activity.

What We Support
The AMR/American Airlines Foundation is a corporate foundation that works to help meet the needs of non-profit organizations in the communities that American serves, especially our hub cities of Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, and San Juan. However, no single donor — whether a corporation, foundation, government agency or individual — can respond effectively to the enormous needs and opportunities we see in all our communities. Needs are extensive and resources are finite. To be effective, we must make difficult choices.

We make a concerted effort to focus our resources more strategically so that our participation will make a difference. We concentrate on those communities where we operate a hub or have a major facility and/or employee base. In places where we employ a large number of people, we also look for opportunities to involve American employees in the organizations and projects we support.

In general, we focus our contributions and support on programs, projects and institutions in the following areas:

Community Development

• educational programs aimed at increasing awareness and involvement in recycling and other environmental protection activities
• partnerships and initiatives that promote economic development in AMR communities

Arts and Culture

• activities that exemplify excellence in the visual and/or performing arts.
• performances or programs that promote a higher level of understanding of visual and performing arts from countries where AMR/American Airlines has a presence.
• specific programs designed to highlight the world's diversity of cultures, ethnic backgrounds and national origins.

Education

• programs aimed at providing higher education and business career training opportunities to minorities.
• activities that support American's existing national partnership with the United Negro College Fund.
• specific efforts to create greater understanding and cooperation between ethnic groups.
• programs aimed at improving educational output.

Health and Welfare

• United Way, which receives the highest percentage of foundation grants in this area.
• Corporate partnerships with:
  • The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • The Susan B. Komen Foundation and other select organizations that support breast cancer research.
  • The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
• Limited travel, provided through the Miles for Kids in Need program, for seriously ill children needing emergency medical treatment.

• organizations lacking proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Service code
• endowments
• annual operating support fund drives
• organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin
• religious, fraternal, social or veterans' organizations
• political or partisan organizations or candidates
• organizations established to influence legislation or specific elections
• individuals
• basic academic or scientific research
• athletic events or sponsorships
• social functions or advertising in commemorative journals, yearbooks or special event publications (these requests are forwarded to the appropriate local sales office for consideration)

How we give
Proposals are reviewed on an on-going basis and grants are awarded throughout the year. There is no calendar deadline for applications.

Requests for travel are reviewed separately, but are granted according to these same guidelines. Limited travel assistance for children facing medical emergencies or requesting special wishes is provided through Miles for Kids in Need. Offered through American Airlines' AAdvantage frequent traveler program, Miles for Kids in Need provides travel as miles are available on a first-come, first-serve basis through qualified non-profit organizations and partner charities. Travel is awarded to dependent children up to age 18 and to two relatives or guardians who will accompany the child. Financial need must be certified by the requesting organization.

Foundation and corporate contributions proposals are evaluated primarily based on their national or regional reach and impact on specific American locations. Local American offices may provide modest grants based on needs and priorities in those individual locations. When appropriate, requests for local grants are referred to these offices. Multi-year grants are not usually made, unless there is a compelling reason to do so. All such grants are subject to annual review and evaluation.

All proposals to the AMR/American Airlines Foundation must be submitted online. Please log on to AA-PRO.com and follow the instructions.

Other contributions resources at AMR:

Miles for Kids in Need
For travel for children 18 years or younger and parents. All requests must be referred through an approved non-profit agency.

Contact:
Miles for Kids in Need
American Airlines, Frequent Traveler Special Programs
MD 2705
P.O. Box 619616
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, TX 75261-9616
1-800-882-8880
miles.kids@aa.com

Sales Promotions
For national sponsorship, local event sponsorship and promotion opportunities, or commercial promotion opportunities, all requests must be submitted on-line. Please log on to AA-PRO.com and follow the instructions.