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Ame Family Foundation is a private trust based in MERIDIAN, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2021 to $3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Ame Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $278K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $20K in 2021 to $238K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $110K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Idaho, Utah, Virginia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Ame Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, UT, VA.
Ame Family Foundation has distributed a total of $278K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $110K.
Ame Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ame Family Foundation is headquartered in MERIDIAN, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa A Elton | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Collins | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron B Elton | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$278K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Fraternal Order Of Police FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Blackfoot, ID | $100 | 2022 |
| Elton Family FoundationTO BE DONATED TO CHARITIES REGARDING EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Meridian, ID | $20K | 2021 |
| Treasure Valley YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Boise, ID | $110K | 2023 |
| The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day SaintsGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Salt Lake City, UT | $101K | 2023 |
| Southern Virginia UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Buena Vista, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| AcseaGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Boise, ID | $4K | 2023 |
| Lift The ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Keny, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Kenya KeysGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Lake Oswego, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| IdspaGENERAL SUPPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Boise, ID | $200 | 2023 |