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Amicus Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cameron, Montana · EIN 472605358

Amicus Foundation is a private foundation in Cameron, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,050 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $12,500 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,5004$16.0 million
2024$78,05010$24.0 million

How to apply

Amicus 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Amicus Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$50,000
California5$26,000
Montana2$1,250
Maine1$500
Connecticut1$300

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian Foundation
Alpharetta, GA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$50,000
Seedcore Beyond Measure
Bakersfield, CA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$10,000
Graces Memorial High School
Bakersfield, CA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$7,500
Riverlakes Church
Bakersfield, CA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$4,500
Bakersfield Rotary
Bakersfield, CA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$2,500
Cahp Widows & Orphans Trust Fund
Sacramento, CA
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$1,500
Ennis Booster Club
Ennis, MT
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$1,000
Wreaths Across America
Columbia Falls, ME
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$500
Guideposts Foundation
Danbury, CT
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$300
Montana Nonprofit Association
Helena, MT
Carry out charitable purpose of foundation$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Amicus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Amicus Foundation give?

$78,050 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Amicus Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Lake (Director & President) and Sheila Lake (Director & Secretary).

What does Amicus Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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