The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $466,810 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$466,810
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $678,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $678,000 | 44 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $466,810 | 29 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W Michel Pierson President 102 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite, Towson, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 821-3006 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $233,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $87,500 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $48,310 |
| Maryland | 2 | $27,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- W Michel Pierson
- Robert L Pierson
- Julia S Pierson
Questions people ask
Does The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc give?
$466,810 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Michel Pierson (President), Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) and Julia S Pierson (Vice-Pres.).
What does The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.