The Foundation is committed to helping people achieve their goals through education.
Priority is given to direct service programs that enhance and enable academic achievement.
These may include, but are not limited to, tutoring programs, reading readiness, mentoring, school retention programs, and programs that support adult literacy. Human Services - Priority is given to programs that provide direct service, including prevention programs and intervention programs. Direct support is available for events, as well as for projects that help the arts community build capacity and audience base, including collaborative initiatives. The committee that reviews grant proposals is comprised of employee volunteers of American Savings. The final decision on all grant proposals rests with the Board of Directors of the American Savings Foundation.