Private foundation · EIN 27-0652774 · Vista, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ameritino Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $64K total, median $5,000. 87% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$64K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Fire FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral support$9,000
Rancho Buena Vista High SchoolVista, CAGeneral support$7,500
Doors of ChangeCardiff, CAGeneral support$5,000
Elementary Institute of ScienceSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
Emilio Nares FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
San Marcos Middle SchoolSan Marcos, CAGeneral support$5,000
San Marcos Unified School DistrictSan Marcos, CAGeneral support$5,000
Cardiff Soccer LeagueCardiff, CAGeneral support$4,000
Solana Beach Presbyterian ChurchSolana Beach, CAGeneral support$3,500
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,500
Longmont High School Education FoundationLongmont, COGeneral support$2,500
Catholic Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,000
San Elijo Middle SchoolSan Marcos, CAGeneral support$1,500
The Humane Society of the United StatesGaithersburg, MDGeneral support$1,000

By state: California 13 · Colorado 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Ameritino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vista, California, administered in care of Michael B Lopez, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Ameritino Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Ameritino Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Ameritino Foundation give?

California (13 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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