Americans Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 33-0164422 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HEIDI GILDRED |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1369, SOLANA BEACH CA 92075 |
| Phone | 8582855107 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivate Initiatives | Portland, OR | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $400,000 |
| Peninsula Behavioral Health | Port Angeles, WA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $200,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $200,000 |
| Bridgercare | Bozeman, MT | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $150,000 |
| Montana Casagal Association | Missoula, MT | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $132,000 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $100,000 |
| Seattle Adaptive Sports | Seattle, WA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $57,500 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley | Bozeman, MT | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $56,500 |
| Akin | Seattle, WA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Cure Kcnh1 Foundation | Encinitas, CA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | San Diego, CA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children Eastern Montana | Billings, MT | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Nates Place | Oxnard, CA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Ryther | Seattle, WA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Senior Connection | Hailey, ID | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $50,000 |
| The Tucson Family Food Project | Tucson, AZ | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $35,000 |
| Friends Involved in Dog Outreach | Oregon City, OR | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $30,000 |
| My Sister's Place DC | Washington, DC | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $25,000 |
| Sugar Bear Foundation | Moorseville, NC | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $20,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Philanthropic/Educational purpose | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,821,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,847,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $970,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103883
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0164422
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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