Albanian American Education Foundation (McKinney, TX)

The Albanian American Education Foundation (AAEF) is a McKinney, Texas–based 501(c)(3) public charity that received IRS recognition in March 2025. It operates under EIN 33-3385542 and is classified by the IRS under NTEE code Q20, International, Foreign Affairs & National Security.

AAEF describes itself as the charitable arm of Albanians For America (AFA), established to strengthen U.S.–Albania and U.S.–Kosovo relationships through education and advocacy. Its work centers on the Balkans and the Albanian-American community rather than a single locality, and it is listed in Albanian-focused directories among Texas-based charities and foundations.

The foundation's stated activities fall into a few clear categories. It funds educational grants and research on U.S.–Albania relations, regional geopolitics, and the Albanian-American experience. It runs leadership programs for university students and young professionals interested in policy and advocacy. It hosts conferences and speaker events featuring experts in diplomacy, international relations, and economic development tied to Albania and Kosovo.

AAEF also sponsors fact-finding trips and congressional delegations to Albania and Kosovo for members of Congress and other policymakers, and provides civic-engagement resources for Albanian-Americans on U.S. policy toward the Balkans.

Because AAEF is a newly recognized charity, public records are thin: no Form 990 filings, officer rosters, or financial figures are yet available in the IRS and registry sources that list the organization.