Howard Amster Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeachwood, Ohio · EIN 84-3549980 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,980 and $9,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cong Kehillas Hearthstone Inc | Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $24,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc | Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $9,000 |
| Cong Meoros Nosson Inc | Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $6,300 |
| Yeshiva Tifereth Torah Inc | Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $1,980 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($200,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,280 | 5 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522959349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3549980
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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