Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation
Historical FunderJordan, Minnesota · EIN 92-1574782 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LARA AMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 20335 SAWMILL ROAD PO BOX 8, JORDAN MN 55352 |
| Phone | 6122101592 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON WEBSITE DURING APPLICATION WINDOW. |
| Deadlines | NOTED ON WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | PAYMENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS FOOD, VETERINARY, OR FARRIER COSTS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Cancer charity care | $100,000 |
| Arabian English Performance Association | East Aurora, NY | Ames foundation arabian english performance futurity class | $25,000 |
| Arabian Western Pleasure Association | Mansfield, TX | Arabian western sale | $25,000 |
| Arabian Horse Association of Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | Class sponsorship | $6,600 |
| Arabian Horse Promotional Fund Inc | Bridgewater, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| The Horsemen's Distress Fund | Bridgewater, CT | Regionals | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($12,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,100 | 18 |
| 2023 | $202,450 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349101250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1574782
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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