Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40
Preselected recipients only
Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$106,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $124,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,000 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $124,000 | 29 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $106,500 | 28 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 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 Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $67,500 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Su Research Foundation | General charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Art at A Time Like This | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| High 5 Adventure Learning Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Participant Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Soi Dog Foundation USA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Queer Art Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Second Shift Studio Space | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| North Shore Animal League America | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of Plus Pool Inc | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Shepherds Green Sanctuary | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Bideawee | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Arf - Animal Rescue Fund | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| East Hampton Meals on Wheels | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Local TV Inc | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| East Hampton Food Pantry | General charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam P Ames
Questions people ask
Does Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 give?
$106,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam P Ames (Trustee).
What does Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and food and hunger.