Private foundation · EIN 86-6619137 · Meridian, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ame Family 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: 5 grants paid, $9,900 total, median $1,800. 80% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$9,900
Median grant
$1,800
Stays in ID
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Game Changers Idaho IncBoise, IDGeneral support of social services$5,000
Treasure Valley YMCABoise, IDGeneral support of social services$2,500
Kenya KeysLake Oswego, ORGeneral support of social services$1,800
AcseaBoise, IDGeneral support of social services$400
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa, IDGeneral support of social services$200

By state: Idaho 4 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Ame Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Meridian, Idaho, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Ame Family 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 Ame Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9,900 across 5 grants, a median of $1,800.

Where does Ame Family Foundation give?

Idaho (4 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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