The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) is a foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1948, the foundation focuses on improving outcomes for children at risk of poor educational, economic, social, and health conditions. AECF provides grants to support federal agencies, states, counties, cities, and neighborhoods in developing innovative and cost-effective responses to issues that negatively affect children. The assets are governed by the board of trustees.