The American Abrahamic Education Foundation (AAEF) is committed to conducting its charitable, educational, and fundraising activities with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. This Code of Ethical Standards reflects the principles that guide AAEF’s relationships with donors, volunteers, partners, and the public.

AAEF believes that ethical conduct is essential to maintaining public trust and advancing its mission in a lawful, responsible, and principled manner.

1. Commitment to Public Trust

AAEF acts as a steward of public confidence and charitable resources. The Foundation is committed to:

• Acting honestly and in good faith in all representations and communications

• Avoiding conduct that could reasonably undermine confidence in AAEF’s mission or operations

• Conducting its affairs in a manner consistent with its charitable purpose and applicable law

2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

AAEF complies with all applicable federal, District of Columbia, and other relevant laws and regulations governing charitable organizations, including those related to fundraising, charitable solicitation, privacy, and financial reporting. AAEF does not engage in unlawful political campaign intervention and operates within the legal framework applicable to organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

3. Ethical Fundraising and Donor Stewardship

AAEF is committed to ethical fundraising practices and responsible stewardship of donated funds. Accordingly, AAEF:

• Ensures that solicitation and informational materials accurately reflect its mission and programs

• Uses donated funds in a manner consistent with donor intent and applicable legal requirements

• Provides donors with truthful, good-faith information regarding contributions and acknowledgments

• Respects donor autonomy and does not employ deceptive, coercive, or misleading solicitation practices

AAEF does not provide tax advice and encourages donors to consult their own professional advisers regarding the tax treatment of contributions.

4. Transparency and Accountability

AAEF strives to operate transparently and responsibly by:

• Maintaining accurate financial records

• Reporting information in a manner consistent with applicable accounting and reporting standards

• Making good-faith efforts to respond to reasonable inquiries from donors and stakeholders

5. Conflicts of Interest

AAEF seeks to identify and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest to ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of the organization and its mission. Individuals acting on behalf of AAEF are expected to avoid improper personal benefit and to disclose conflicts where appropriate.

6. Confidentiality and Privacy

AAEF respects the confidentiality and privacy of donor and stakeholder information. The Foundation:

• Uses donor and supporter information solely for legitimate organizational purposes

• Takes reasonable measures to safeguard personal and confidential information

• Respects individual preferences regarding communications, consistent with applicable law

AAEF’s detailed data practices are described in its Privacy Policy.

7. Respectful and Responsible Conduct

AAEF conducts its activities with professionalism and respect. The Foundation:

• Treats donors, volunteers, partners, and the public with dignity and fairness

• Does not knowingly make false or misleading statements about other organizations or individuals

• Respects intellectual property and proprietary rights

8. Ethical Partnerships and Vendors

AAEF seeks to work with partners, service providers, and vendors whose practices align with ethical and lawful standards. The Foundation exercises appropriate diligence when engaging third parties in support of its operations.

9. Continuous Integrity

AAEF views ethics as an ongoing commitment. This Code is intended to reflect AAEF’s values and guide its public conduct, while allowing the organization to adapt responsibly to evolving legal, regulatory, and operational considerations.

10. Questions and Inquiries

Questions regarding this Code of Ethical Standards may be directed to:

American Abrahamic Education Foundation

2001 L Street N.W.,

Washington, DC 20036

Email: info@aaef-usa.org

Website: www.aaef-usa.org

Last Updated: February 7, 2026