Amicus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Amicus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $557,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$557,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $475,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $493,050 | 17 | $9.6 million |
| 2023 | $475,000 | 16 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $557,500 | 18 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Amicus Foundation Inc 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 Amicus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $355,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $52,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Educational | $100,000 |
| Selby Botanical Gardens | Educational | $75,000 |
| Van Wezel Foundation | Educational | $75,000 |
| New Pond Farm and Education | Educational | $50,000 |
| John Hopkins Hospital Benjamin Gilky Fund | Educational | $45,000 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation | Educational | $45,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Educational | $40,000 |
| Boston College | Educational | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Sarasota | Educational | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| YMCA Sarasota | Educational | $25,000 |
| Berkshire International Film Festival | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bso Tanglewood | Educational | $5,000 |
| Barrington Stage | Educational | $2,000 |
| Shakespeare & Company | Educational | $2,000 |
| Clark Art Institute | Educational | $1,500 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | Educational | $1,500 |
| WHMT Public Television | Educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leigh Weiner
- Sharyn Weiner
- Theodore Schiffman Esq
Questions people ask
Does Amicus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amicus Foundation Inc give?
$557,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Amicus Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leigh Weiner (Pres/Director), Sharyn Weiner (V. Pres) and Theodore Schiffman Esq (Treas/Director).
What does Amicus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.