Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,300 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$162,300
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $126,100 the year before.
68% 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 | $126,100 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $162,300 | 27 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Amaranthus Family Charitable 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 Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 22 | $138,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Oregon Athlete Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Josephine County Educational Fund Inc | Amaranthus Family Foundation Book Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Oregon Center for Creative Learning | Grants pass initiative for the children's museum | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | CanHeal Cancer Toolkit at the Weil Center of Integrated Medicine | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Courts for Kids Student Athlete Development trip | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | AD Excellence Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Portland | Amaranthus Family Foundation Grant & Amaranthus Family Nursing Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project Inc | Funds dedicated to Omnia, Heroic Hearts retreats in Ashland, Oregon | $7,500 |
| Kairos Northwest | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hearts With A Mission | Funds for Grant Pass Transitional Living Program | $3,000 |
| Oregon Athlete Foundation | OAF Kids Dash | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation of Oregon Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Sherwood Public Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Grants Pass Active Club Inc | Boatnik | $1,800 |
| Hidden Valley High School Booster Club | Hidden Valley Band Fundraiser | $1,500 |
| Church on the Go | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| RG Rotary Foundation | 2024 Grants Pass Porchfest | $1,000 |
| The Kiwanis Foundation of Grants Pass Oregon | Reading is fun program | $1,000 |
| Grants Pass High School Booster Club | Funds for GP high school booster club auction | $500 |
| Madrona Elementary School | Shoes for family advocate room | $500 |
| Oregon Athlete Foundation | Benefit fundraiser event | $500 |
| Josephine County Educational Fund Inc | Katie Davis Scholarship Fund | $250 |
| Josephine County Educational Fund Inc | Katie Davis Scholarship Fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Apphia Amaranthus
- Brianna Amaranthus
- Eileen Amaranthus
- Jill Amaranthus
- Melissa Amaranthus
- Michael Amaranthus
- Nick Amaranthus
- Zack Amaranthus
- Grant Jantzer
- Jessica Jantzer
- Cory Youmans
Questions people ask
Does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation give?
$162,300 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Apphia Amaranthus (Dir), Brianna Amaranthus (Dir), Eileen Amaranthus (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Jill Amaranthus (Dir) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.