Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jordan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,100 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,100
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$137,072
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $202,450 the year before.
33% 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 | $202,450 | 7 | $125,009 |
| 2024 | $176,100 | 18 | $137,072 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lara Ames 20335 Sawmill Road PO Box 8, Jordan, MN 55352 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 210-1592 |
| What to submit | Application submitted on website during application window. |
| Deadlines | Noted on website. |
| Restrictions | Payment will go directly towards food, veterinary, or farrier costs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $2,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,600 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Cancer charity care | $100,000 |
| Arabian English Performance Association | Ames foundation arabian english performance futurity class | $25,000 |
| Arabian Western Pleasure Association | Arabian western sale | $25,000 |
| Arabian Horse Association of Arizona | Class sponsorship | $6,600 |
| Arabian Horse Promotional Fund Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Event package scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Feed package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Veterinary package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Veterinary package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Veterinary package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Veterinary package scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Farrier package scholarship | $1,000 |
| The Horsemen's Distress Fund | Regionals | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lara Ames
- Sara Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Noted on website.
How much does Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation give?
$176,100 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lara Ames (President/Treasurer) and Sara Thomas (Secretary).
What does Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and international.