Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Pittsford, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $272,800 in 50 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$272,800
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $296,350 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $290,700 | 57 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $296,350 | 52 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $272,800 | 50 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust 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-Amzalak Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 50 | $272,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong | General | $50,000 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival Inc | General | $37,500 |
| Syracuse University College of Law | General | $37,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation | General | $16,000 |
| Wxxi | General | $12,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | General | $7,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | General | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | General | $5,000 |
| Rochester School of the Holy Childhood | General | $5,000 |
| Trillium Health | General | $5,000 |
| ARC of Monroe | General | $4,000 |
| Hochstein School of Music & Dance | General | $4,000 |
| Lifespan | General | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Rochester Inc | General | $3,800 |
| Joseph Avenue Arts & Culture Alliance | General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Central & Western NY | General | $3,000 |
| St John's Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Mary Cariola Children's Center | General | $2,650 |
| AutismUp | General | $2,600 |
| Hillel at the University of Rochester | General | $2,500 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center | General | $2,500 |
| Veteran's Outreach Center Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $2,000 |
| BioDance Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Hope Hall | General | $2,000 |
| PUSH Physical Theatre | General | $2,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | General | $1,500 |
| Al Sigl Center | General | $1,400 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General | $1,250 |
| AFP-NY Genesee Valley Chapter | General | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester | General | $1,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Rochester | General | $1,000 |
| Center for Youth Services | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery | General | $1,000 |
| Garth Fagan Dance | General | $1,000 |
| Geva Theatre Center | General | $1,000 |
| Monroe County Bar Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| New York State Bar Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myrl Gelb
- Jay Gelb
- Robert Vigdor
- Richard Vigdor
- Justin Vigdor Esq
Questions people ask
Does Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust give?
$272,800 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Myrl Gelb (Trustee), Jay Gelb (Trustee), Robert Vigdor (Trustee) and Richard Vigdor (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.