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Amicus Amico Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 453723185

Amicus Amico Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.

11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$200,00017$4.7 million
2024$200,00017$5.5 million
2025$225,00018$6.2 million

How to apply

Amicus Amico 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Amicus Amico Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York5$47,500
Minnesota1$35,000
Iowa1$30,000
Tennessee1$25,000
Texas1$25,000
Connecticut3$22,500
Maryland1$20,000
New Jersey2$7,500
California1$5,000
District of Columbia1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
International Rescue Committee Inc
Albert Lea, MN
Respond to the world's worst humanitarian crises and help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future$35,000
American National Red Cross
Boone, IA
Disaster relief Fund$30,000
Charity Water
Franklin, TN
Bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations$25,000
Christian Herald Assn Inc
New York, NY
Funds for spiritual hope, food, shelter, and clothing to the needy$25,000
Mercy Ships
Lindale, TX
Provide urgent surgical care to the needy in developing countries as well as medical training and education for the local communities$25,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc
Hagerstown, MD
Care for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care around the world$20,000
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc
New York, NY
Prepare students with the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel in high school and college, to lead their communities, and to realize their best possible selves$10,000
Neighbor to Neighbor Inc
Greenwich, CT
Provide residents in need throughout the Greenwich area with food, clothing and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect$10,000
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc
Shelton, CT
Provide food, housing, mental health, adoption, immigration & family support services to the needy and vulnerable$7,500
Breast Cancer Alliance Inc
Greenwich, CT
Programs and services to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer$5,000
Feeding America
Washington, DC
Provide food to food pantries and meal programs in communities across america, and support programs that improve food security$5,000
Food Brigade Inc
Paramus, NJ
Build and operate a network of providers and volunteers who assist in the acquisition, transport, preparation, distribution, and delivery of meals and food to those in need$5,000
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research
New York, NY
Parkinson's disease research and the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's$5,000
New York City Mission Society
New York, NY
Programs and services that improve the lives of children, youth, and families in New York City's most underserved communities$5,000
Race to Erase Ms
Los Angeles, CA
Fund research and therapeutic approaches to eradicate multiple sclerosis$5,000
Meals on Wheels America
Arlington, VA
Deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable america's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity$2,500
Mission Santa Maria Inc
Warren, NJ
Enable poor, neglected children in Equador to receive shelter and high-quality education$2,500
Pet Rescue Incorporated
Harrison, NY
Aid homeless, abandoned or neglected dogs and cats and find them caring responsible homes$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Amicus Amico Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Amicus Amico Foundation give?

$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs Amicus Amico Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Christine D'Amico (Co- Pres, Dir) and Paul D'Amico (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres).

What does Amicus Amico Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and international.

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