The Ames Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-6586111 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$164K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,500.
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Stars Project | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Camera Club of New York Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Animal Aid Unlimited | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | New York, NY | General support | $6,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation | Riverhead, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| 600 Million Dogs | Pompano Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Lady Freethinker | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | San Rafael, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Southhampton Animal Shelter Foundation | Hampton Bays, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Participant Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Baltimore, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Institute for Social Research | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $187,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6586111
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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