American Mushroom Institute
Accepts applications
American Mushroom Institute is a private foundation in Avondale, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $21,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$21,500
- Assets$9,252
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $46,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,000 | 2 | $113,957 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 2 | $16,872 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 2 | $9,252 |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Ducharme 1284 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 268-7483, aducharme@americanmushroom.org |
| What to submit | Criteria for receiving community awareness scholarship grant the ami/casf, inc. Will award $1,000 scholarships to area high school and lower school students pursuing post high school education, such as a two-year technological school or a four-year college. The consideration for the ami/casf, inc. Scholarships are as follows:1. The recipient shall have an economic need |
| Deadlines | April of each year |
| Restrictions | See form and content section |
What American Mushroom Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $21,500 |
| Various Local Charities | Donations | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pete Alonzo
- Chris Alonzo
- Keith Silfee
- Carla Blackwell McKinney
- Gale Ferranto
- Amy Ducharme
- Meghan Klotzbach
- Denny Myers
- Ed Bassett
- Rachel Roberts
- Jim Angelucci
- Lori Harrison
- Rich Forte
- Nick Ferranto
- Sara Manning
Questions people ask
Does American Mushroom Institute accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April of each year.
How much does American Mushroom Institute give?
$27,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs American Mushroom Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Pete Alonzo (Chairman), Chris Alonzo (Secretary), Keith Silfee (Treasurer) and Carla Blackwell McKinney (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does American Mushroom Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.