Ames Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 33-1011426 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$865K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
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
55% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Charitable contribution | $165,000 |
| Think of US | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $70,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | Traverse City, MI | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Seeds | Traverse City, MI | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Tart Trails Inc | Traverse City, MI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm | Petersburg, NY | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | Marquette, MI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Smyrna, GA | Charitiable contribution | $45,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | Brunswick, GA | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Clarkston Community Center | Clarkston, GA | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| The Berry Center | New Castle, KY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Detroit Black Community Food Sovere | Detroit, MI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation Distric | Traverse City, MI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Community Assistance Center | Atlanta, GA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Autism Improvised Inc | Marietta, GA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $865,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $735,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501349349101710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1011426
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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