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Amaranth Foundation is a private trust based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Duane Morris Llp. It holds total assets of $45K. Annual income is reported at $605K. Total assets have grown from $9K in 2011 to $40K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Amaranth Foundation has made 319 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $297K and $574K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $574K distributed across 112 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $86K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 132 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 56 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Amaranth Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 319 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, DC.
Amaranth Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 319 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $86K.
Amaranth Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Amaranth Foundation is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan M Moran | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$321K
Total Assets
$40K
Fair Market Value
$40K
Net Worth
$40K
Grants Paid
$313K
Contributions
$306K
Net Investment Income
$151K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
319
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
132
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John'S United Church Of ChristGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Allentown Art MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| Muhlenberg CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Allentown Symphony AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $56K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare FestivalGENERAL PURPOSE | Center Valley, PA | $34K | 2023 |
| Cedar Crest CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $26K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd RehabilitationGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $26K | 2023 |
| Wildlands ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Emmaus, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Allentown Band TheGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bach Choir Of Bethlehem TheGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethlehem, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lehigh ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Baum School Of ArtGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Touchstone TheaterGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethlehem, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Phoebe MinistriesGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera TheGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Carnegie HallGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire CompanyGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lehigh County Historical SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Orangutan Foundation InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Spotlight PaGENERAL PURPOSE | Harrisburg, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hawk Mountain SanctuaryGENERAL PURPOSE | Kempton, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Clan Maclealn AssociationDUART APPEAL | Reno, NV | $2K | 2023 |
| Fresh Ground Pepper NycGENERAL PURPOSE | Ridgewood, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Lehigh County Humane SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bread For The World InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Lehigh UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethlehem, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mountainview Horse RescueGENERAL PURPOSE | New Tripoli, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Civic Theatre Of AllentownGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Resorts MinistriesGENERAL PURPOSE | Big Sky, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Sinfonia OrchestraTRUMPET SPONSORSHIP | Allentown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Moravian University ChoirGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethlehem, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Earthwatch InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Allston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Fund To Benefit Children & YouthGENERAL PURPOSE | Allentown, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Curtis Institute Of MusicGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Palmerton Area Historical SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Palmerton, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| St Bonaventure Indian MissionGENERAL PURPOSE | Thoreau, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| Lepoco Peace CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethlehem, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Montgomery, AL | $300 | 2023 |
| Barnes Foundation TheGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $275 | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| Mara Elephant ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Carmel, IN | $250 | 2023 |
| Animals' AngelsGENERAL PURPOSE | Westminster, MD | $212 | 2023 |
| Brady CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Cornell Lab Of OrnithologyGENERAL PURPOSE | Ithaca, NY | $150 | 2023 |
| Four Corners Equine RescueGENERAL PURPOSE | San Juan County, NM | $150 | 2023 |
| Fresh Air FundGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $150 | 2023 |
| International Campaign For TibetGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |