Amj Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amj Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,665 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $6,000. 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$57,665
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,825 the year before.
47% 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 | $54,825 | 51 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $50,825 | 53 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $57,665 | 62 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Amj 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 Amj Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 62 | $57,665 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children First Pa | General contributions | $6,000 |
| Collective Power | General contribuitons | $5,500 |
| Hampshire College | General contributions | $5,000 |
| The Sanctuary Collective | General contributions | $5,000 |
| The Shalom Center | General contributions | $5,000 |
| Aclf of Pennsylvania | General contributions | $3,000 |
| Whyy-Fm | General contributions | $3,000 |
| Bread and Roses Community Fund | General contributions | $2,000 |
| Women's Way | General contributions | $1,625 |
| Juvenile Law Center | General contributions | $1,500 |
| Agewell Middle Tennessee | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Ars Nova Workshop | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon | General contributions | $1,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | General contributions | $1,000 |
| The Schoolhouse | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Ukraine Trust Train | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Women's Law Project | General contributions | $1,000 |
| Connectedly | General contributions | $750 |
| Quintessence Theatre Company | General contributions | $750 |
| Philadelphia Art Museum | General contributions | $710 |
| Access Matters | General contributions | $500 |
| Chalkbeat | General contributions | $500 |
| Hias of Pennsylvania | General contributions | $500 |
| Pragmatic Panic Legal and Social Services | General contributions | $500 |
| Public Interest Law Center | General contributions | $500 |
| The Tree Fund | General contributions | $500 |
| University School of Nashville | General contributions | $500 |
| Imperfect Gallery of Culture Trust | General contributions | $400 |
| The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom | General contributions | $400 |
| Ethical Society of Philadelphia | General contributions | $350 |
| Safe Passage | General contributions | $350 |
| Awbury Arboretum | General contributions | $250 |
| Children's Village | General contributions | $250 |
| Face to Face | General contributions | $250 |
| Henry School PTA | General contributions | $250 |
| If Not Now Movement | General contributions | $250 |
| Network for New Music | General contributions | $250 |
| P'nai or | General contributions | $250 |
| Pennsylvania Prison Society | General contributions | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Werthan
Questions people ask
Does Amj Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amj Foundation give?
$57,665 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Amj Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Werthan (Trustee).
What does Amj Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.