Ames Family Legacy Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 93-6834808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$100K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$45.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesys Works | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| First Responders Children's Fdn | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating | $10,000 |
| Every Third Saturday | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Guild Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-6834808
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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