Private foundation · EIN 94-3352261 · Novato, California · International affairs

Aam 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: 4 grants paid, $12M total, median $511K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$12M
Median grant
$511K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$57M

How to apply

Applicant can write aam foundation the details of their project and their contact information. Contact: Aam Foundation, 7110 Redwood Boulevard Ste A, Novato, Ca, 4158989528 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Aam Foundation - Freedom Employability AcademyNovato, CAEducation$11M
Blue Mountain Center of MeditationTomales, CASpirituality$1.0M
Litle Brothers - Friends of the ElderlySan Francisco, CAEldercare$3,000
Partnerships for ChangeSan Francisco, CAEldercare$2,000

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Aam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Novato, California, administered in care of Deepak Chopra, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Aam 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 Aam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 4 grants, a median of $511K.

Where does Aam Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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