Ames Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ames Family Foundation is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $865,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $165,000. 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$865,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $735,000 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 | $735,000 | 15 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $865,000 | 18 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Ames 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 Ames Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $350,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $205,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $165,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $70,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University | Charitable contribution | $165,000 |
| Think of US | Charitable contribution | $70,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Seeds | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Tart Trails Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Charitiable contribution | $45,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Clarkston Community Center | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| The Berry Center | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Detroit Black Community Food Sovere | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation Distric | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Community Assistance Center | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Autism Improvised Inc | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Jean Ames
- John Clinton Ames
Questions people ask
Does Ames Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ames Family Foundation give?
$865,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs Ames Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Jean Ames (Co-Trustee) and John Clinton Ames (Co-Trustee).
What does Ames Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.