Amaranth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amaranth Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $358,260 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,200 and the largest $87,000. 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$358,260
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,200
- Largest grant$87,000
- Assets$30,237
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $288,715 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $313,467 | 53 | $39,694 |
| 2024 | $288,715 | 47 | $45,479 |
| 2025 | $358,260 | 38 | $30,237 |
How to apply
Amaranth 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.
What Amaranth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $336,760 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,700 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Symphony Association | General purpose | $87,000 |
| Baum School of Art | General purpose | $37,500 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum | General purpose | $25,500 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Allentown Band the | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Bach Choir of Bethlehem the | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary | General purpose | $15,000 |
| United Way of Lehigh Valley | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Phoebe Ministries | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera the | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Touchstone Theater | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Moravian Church | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Lehigh County Historical Society | General purpose | $2,900 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Fresh Ground Pepper NYC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Fund to Benefit Children & Youth | General purpose | $500 |
| Healing Through the Arts | General purpose | $500 |
| Lehigh County Humane Society | General purpose | $500 |
| Lepoco Peace Center | General purpose | $500 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | General purpose | $500 |
| Royal Oak Foundation the | General purpose | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $500 |
| Arts Quest Center at Steelstacks | General purpose | $350 |
| Barnes Foundation the | General purpose | $260 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General purpose | $250 |
| National Park Foundation | General purpose | $200 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary | General purpose | $150 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General purpose | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan M Moran
Questions people ask
Does Amaranth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amaranth Foundation give?
$358,260 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,200.
Who runs Amaranth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan M Moran (Trustee).
What does Amaranth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.