Private foundation · EIN 36-4188235 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amb Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (November 15) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $242K total, median $10K. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$242K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
November 15
Assets
$3.1M

How to apply

Standardized grant format - specifics relating to statement of purpose Contact: Marie Sloan, Po Box 710040, Herndon, Va, 8477849446 Deadlines: November 15 Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Xela Aid EtalSunset Beach, CAEducation and job placement$143K
7000 LanguagesBoston, MAServices to preserve local languages$10K
Ace GlobalSpencertown, NYEnvironmental issues$10K
Adopt a Native ElderHolmdel, NJPreserving indigenous knowledge$10K
American Indiana College FundDenver, COEducation$10K
Austin SmilesLake Andes, SDHealth issues$10K
CASA ColibriRochester Hills, MIHealth$10K
Fundamental NeedsLakewood, COWomen empowerment$10K
Honduras Good WorksOrmond Beach, FLFoster care support$10K
Voces y ManosOakland, CAPoverty relief to empower indigenous youth$10K
CreaPortland, OREducation$9,000

By state: California 2 · Colorado 2 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Amb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of Marie Sloane, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Amb Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Standardized grant format - specifics relating to statement of purpose Deadlines: November 15.

How much does Amb Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $242K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Amb Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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