Established in 1993, American Endowment Foundation (AEF) is one of the nation’s largest independent donor-advised fund sponsors. AEF is a mission-motivated organization focused on expanding philanthropy led by a people-driven culture that results in a best-in-class client experience. Experience the AEF Difference: AEF expands philanthropy by partnering with firms and financial advisors in the financial services industry. This enables more donors to create a significant charitable impact. What makes us unique? AEF partners with firms and financial advisors in an unbiased manner to expand philanthropic giving through donor-advised funds. We work with donors through their financial advisors to establish and administer AEF donor-advised fund accounts to increase the amount granted to our donors’ causes and charities. This approach affords us the ability to be laser-focused on what we do best: deliver a best-in-class client experience.