Amelar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amelar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$410,721
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,600 the year before.
78% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $311,684 |
| 2024 | $12,600 | 6 | $376,049 |
| 2025 | $18,500 | 9 | $410,721 |
How to apply
Amelar 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 Amelar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feea | Human services | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | Human services | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | Human services | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Human services | $2,000 |
| Hias | Human services | $2,000 |
| Mazon | Human services | $2,000 |
| Lemontree Foods | Human services | $2,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | Human services | $2,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Human services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel W Lodge
- Hannah R Lodge
- Susanna Lodge
Questions people ask
Does Amelar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amelar Family Foundation give?
$18,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Amelar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel W Lodge (President), Hannah R Lodge (VP) and Susanna Lodge (Sec/Treas).
What does Amelar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and food and hunger.