Amara Foundation
Invitation OnlyRindge, New Hampshire · EIN 88-4386139 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Now Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foster longer term thinking | $107,000 |
| Turimiquire Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Family planning | $20,000 |
| Goodnation Foundation | New York, NY | Supports philanthropic organizations | $20,000 |
| National women's health network | Washington, DC | Women's health advocacy | $20,000 |
| Hartsbrook School | Hadley, MA | Elementary School Education | $15,000 |
| Mount Grace Land Trust | Athol, MA | Land protection and stewardship | $10,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | Alleviate poverty | $10,000 |
| Hatch Inc | Brattleboro, VT | Woodshop training | $10,000 |
| Hello Future Inc | New York, NY | Digital Literacy for refugees | $10,000 |
| NH Democracy fund | Portsmouth, NH | Programming to support democracy in New Hampshire | $10,000 |
| NY Live arts Inc | New York, NY | Funds artist performances and recordings | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust | New York, NY | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Species Unite 23 Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Advocate for animal welfare | $10,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | Development treatment for ALS | $5,000 |
| Equal Citizens Foundation | Washington, DC | Fixing democracy | $5,000 |
| Project Shakespeare | Jaffrey, NH | Promote Theater Education | $2,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($80,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521819349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4386139
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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