Amani Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amani Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $3.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$90.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 1 | $71.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 2 | $90.1 million |
How to apply
Amani 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 Amani Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $3.1 million |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $3.1 million |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benedict A Gomes
Questions people ask
Does Amani Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amani Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs Amani Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benedict A Gomes (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Amani Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.