Amador Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Amador Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$52,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,550 the year before.
61% 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 | $64,200 | 4 | $804,115 |
| 2024 | $30,550 | 11 | $975,596 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 18 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Amador 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 Amador Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16 | $47,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Arts Council Chatham Arts Council | Support | $8,000 |
| Northwood High School Band Boosters Northwood High School Band Boosters | Support | $7,000 |
| Sailing Foundation Sailing Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D | Support | $5,000 |
| New Hope Bird Alliance New Hope Bird Alliance | Support | $5,000 |
| Haw River Assembly Haw River Assembly | Support | $5,000 |
| Willow Oak Montessori Foundation in Willow Oak Montessori Foundation | Support | $2,500 |
| Triangle Youth Ballet Triangle Youth Ballet | Support | $2,500 |
| Fractured Atlas Clapping Hands Farm | Organizational support | $2,000 |
| Carolina Theatre of Greensboro Carolina Theatre of Greensboro | Support | $2,000 |
| El Futuro El Futuro | Support | $2,000 |
| El Vinculo Hispano El Vinculo Hispano | Support | $2,000 |
| Chatham Organizing for Racial Equit Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity | Support | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation National Park Foundation | Support | $500 |
| Chatham Education Foundatin Chatham Education Foundation | Support | $500 |
| Chatham County Literacy Council Chatham County Literacy Council | Support | $500 |
| Learning Outside Learning Outside | Support | $500 |
| YWCA Greensboro YWCA Greensboro | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth H Bonitz
- John Bonitz
- Sam Hummel
- Anne Hummel
Questions people ask
Does Amador Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amador Foundation Inc give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Amador Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth H Bonitz (President), John Bonitz (Vice-Preside), Sam Hummel (Treasurer) and Anne Hummel (Secretary).
What does Amador Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.