The Amg Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Amg Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
85% 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 | $1.9 million | 58 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 101 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Amg 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Amg Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $3,093 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 39 | $1.2 million |
| California | 3 | $182,675 |
| Florida | 10 | $154,654 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $107,522 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 19 | $53,210 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $33,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Door | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Bright Funds Ee Matching | Operating support | $164,675 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Sean M Healey and Amg Center for ALS at MGH | Operating support | $150,000 |
| The Red Sox Foundation | Operating support | $141,090 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Root North Shore Inc | Operating support | $100,000 |
| People Serving People Charities | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Operating support | $74,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Operating support | $52,500 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | Operating support | $41,020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Girls on the Run Greater Boston | Operating support | $34,406 |
| Imagine Scholar | Operating support | $33,000 |
| Landmark School Grant | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Mill River Collaborative | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Preservation Foundation | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Equity Collective | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Bottom Line Inc | Operating support | $24,400 |
| Essex County Green Belt Association | Operating support | $20,000 |
| City Year Inc | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Miami Jewish Health Systems Inc | Operating support | $11,451 |
| Wellspring House | Operating support | $10,376 |
| Adopt-A-Family | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Change Is Simple Incorporated | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Advocates for Children | Operating support | $10,000 |
| NAACP | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Nourishing the North Shore | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Washington University | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Yale Univeristy | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Massachusetts | Operating support | $8,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Lynn
- Jay C Horgen
- John Erickson
- Rizwan Jamal
- Laura Thompson
- Garret Weston
- Louis T Somma
- Caitlin Nunan
- Thomas M Wojcik
- Caitlin Cunningham
- Kimberly Hooks
- Jeff Parker
- Ann Imes
- Jessica Ryan
- Adam Swanson
Questions people ask
Does The Amg Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Amg Charitable Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Amg Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Lynn (President & Treasurer/Director), Jay C Horgen (Vice President), John Erickson (Vice President) and Rizwan Jamal (Vice President (Thru 12/24)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Amg Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and education.