Amazonsmile Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amazonsmile Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2023 it gave $38.8 million in 363,675 grants; the typical grant was $57 and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$38.8 million
- Number of grants363,675
- Typical grant$57
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Amazonsmile 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 Amazonsmile Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 56 states, the most to California. It also paid $20 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42,661 | $8.5 million |
| New York | 21,031 | $7.6 million |
| Texas | 25,804 | $4.8 million |
| Florida | 19,772 | $4.2 million |
| Tennessee | 7,033 | $3.5 million |
| Virginia | 11,407 | $3.5 million |
| Illinois | 13,406 | $2.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2,787 | $2.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 15,166 | $2.2 million |
| Washington | 11,489 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2.3 million |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals DBA ASPCA | General support | $2.0 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $796,243 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support | $758,558 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $754,960 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General support | $613,888 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General support | $507,531 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $417,581 |
| Charity Water | General support | $411,879 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | General support | $367,251 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $280,053 |
| Yeshivas Ohr Reuven | General support | $275,907 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $268,729 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $231,859 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | General support | $224,854 |
| Feeding America | General support | $197,425 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc National Office | General support | $192,909 |
| Pencils of Promise Inc | General support | $168,205 |
| Compassion International Inc | General support | $164,257 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $163,130 |
| Codeorg | General support | $159,224 |
| Meals on Wheels America | General support | $153,137 |
| Heifer Project International Inc | General support | $152,656 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $138,446 |
| JDRF International | General support | $134,325 |
| Hope for Paws | General support | $133,571 |
| Congregation Ahavas Yisroel | General support | $126,967 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General support | $124,474 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General support | $121,457 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $113,005 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | General support | $106,237 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Inc | General support | $105,197 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | General support | $94,845 |
| Life 4 Paws Inc | General support | $93,973 |
| Gun Owners Foundation | General support | $89,631 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $89,211 |
| FPC Action Foundation | General support | $87,392 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $84,949 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General support | $80,881 |
| The Satanic Temple | General support | $79,832 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenny Freshwater
- Luke Sternberg
Questions people ask
Does Amazonsmile Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amazonsmile Foundation give?
$38.8 million in tax year 2023, across 363,675 grants, with a typical grant of $57.
Who runs Amazonsmile Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jenny Freshwater (Director, President, Asst Treasurer) and Luke Sternberg (Director, VP, Secretary, Treasurer).
What does Amazonsmile Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.