What is the name of the charitable foundation operated by American Eagle Outfitters?

The charitable foundation operated by American Eagle Outfitters is the American Eagle Outfitters Foundation.

The foundation was established in 1999 to formalize the company’s charitable giving and increase its impact in the communities connected to the business. Its work has supported causes involving young people, education, mental health, equality, hunger relief, and community development. The organization is also commonly shortened to the AEO Foundation or, in newer branding, the AE Foundation.

Readers may confuse it with the Aerie Real Foundation, which American Eagle created in 2022 for initiatives centered on women’s confidence, inclusivity, and sustainability. Aerie is a sister brand, so the two foundations are related through the parent company but are not the same organization. “Real Good” is an environmental product and sourcing initiative, not the name of the company’s principal charitable foundation.

In 2024, American Eagle announced the AE Foundation as an expanded focus on the mental health and well-being of teens and young adults. That newer public-facing name does not erase the foundation’s established legal and historical name: American Eagle Outfitters Foundation.