Amerman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amerman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Temecula, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $395,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $77,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$395,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$77,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$58,474
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $271,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,000 | 3 | $116,956 |
| 2024 | $271,000 | 4 | $276,631 |
| 2025 | $395,000 | 6 | $58,474 |
How to apply
Amerman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Amerman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $80,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $315,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel City Alliance DBA Angel City Sports | Empower youth, adults, and veterans with physical differences or visual impairments by providing free access to year-round adaptive sport opportunities. | $100,000 |
| Island Academy International | General support of the island academy's scholarship program | $80,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | General support for equestrian and therapeutic riding programgeneral support of the therapeutic riding program | $80,000 |
| Children Hospital - Los Angeles | General support for the dog therapy program | $75,000 |
| The Shea Center | General support for equestrian and therapeutic riding programs | $45,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | For the purchase of a pediatric facility dog | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Amerman
- Jerome T Amerman
- Anne H Thompson
- Anne J Amerman
- Garrett J Amerman
- Glenn Bozarth
- John Conners
Questions people ask
Does Amerman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amerman Family Foundation give?
$395,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $77,500.
Who runs Amerman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Amerman (President), Jerome T Amerman (Treasurer), Anne H Thompson (Secretary) and Anne J Amerman (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Amerman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and health.