The Am Fund
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6956130 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$462K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General funding | $80,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General funding | $60,000 |
| Rivers School | Weston, MA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Issue One | Washington, DC | General funding | $25,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | General funding | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti | Marshfield, MA | General funding | $25,000 |
| Mil Milagros | Somerville, MA | General funding | $25,000 |
| Center for Justice and Accountability | San Francisco, CA | General funding | $20,000 |
| Center for Women and Enterprise | Boston, MA | General funding | $20,000 |
| Hope & Main | Warren, RI | General funding | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | Boston, MA | General funding | $15,000 |
| Julie's Family Learning Program | Boston, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Boston, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Nicaraguan Education Resource Center | Oakland, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Boston's Higher Ground | Roxbury, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Brookview House Inc | Dorchester, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston Inc | Cambridge, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jitegemee Inc | Cambridge, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Root Ns Inc | Salem, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Boston, MA | General funding | $2,500 |
| United for a Fair Economy | Boston, MA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Waltham, MA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Student Conservation Association | Arlington, VA | General funding | $1,500 |
| Worcester Academy | Worcester, MA | General funding | $1,000 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Worcester, MA | General funding | $600 |
| Thatcher Island Association | Rockport, MA | General funding | $500 |
| Thatcher Island Association | Rockport, MA | General funding | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,600 | 28 |
| 2023 | $438,100 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104254
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6956130
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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