Private foundation · EIN 47-2605358 · Cameron, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amicus 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $78K total, median $2,000. 20% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$78K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MT
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$50K
Seedcore Beyond MeasureBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$10K
Graces Memorial High SchoolBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$7,500
Riverlakes ChurchBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$4,500
Bakersfield RotaryBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$2,500
Cahp Widows & Orphans Trust FundSacramento, CACarry out charitable purpose of foundation$1,500
Ennis Booster ClubEnnis, MTCarry out charitable purpose of foundation$1,000
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MECarry out charitable purpose of foundation$500
Guideposts FoundationDanbury, CTCarry out charitable purpose of foundation$300
Montana Nonprofit AssociationHelena, MTCarry out charitable purpose of foundation$250

By state: Georgia 1 · California 5 · Montana 2 · Maine 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Amicus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cameron, Montana, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Amicus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Amicus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $78K across 10 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Amicus Foundation give?

Georgia (1 grants), California (5 grants), Montana (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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