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Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust is a private corporation based in PITTSFORD, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $134K. Total assets have decreased from $5.7M in 2011 to $4.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust has made 227 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $291K and $632K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $632K distributed across 118 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 85 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. 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.
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 227 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust has distributed a total of $1.2M across 227 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K.
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust is headquartered in PITTSFORD, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrl Gelb | Trustee | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Jay Gelb | Trustee | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Robert Vigdor | Trustee | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Justin Vigdor Esq | Trustee | $4K | $0 | $4K |
Total Giving
$344K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$296K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$432K
Distribution Amount
$223K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
227
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
85
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golisano Children'S Hospital At StrongGeneral | Rochester, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Syracuse University College Of LawGeneral | Syracuse, NY | $38K | 2024 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival IncGeneral | Rochester, NY | $36K | 2024 |
| Jewish Cmty Cntr Of Greater RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $32K | 2024 |
| Jewish Senior Life FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $17K | 2024 |
| WxxiGeneral | Rochester, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Mary Cariola Children'S CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $12K | 2024 |
| Jewish Community CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| Jewish Community FederationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| St John'S FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Rochester School Of The Holy ChildhoodGeneral | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| University Of RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Rochester IncGeneral | Rochester, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Arc Of MonroeGeneral | Rochester, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Hochstein School Of Music & DanceGeneral | Rochester, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Al Sigl CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Geva Theatre CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| LifespanGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Joseph Avenue Arts & Culture AllianceGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Mount Hope CemeteryGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Hillel At The University Of RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Rochester Museum & Science CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Veteran'S Outreach Center IncGeneral | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Monroe Community College FoundationAmes Amzalak Scholarship Fund | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Pluta Cancer Center FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Nazareth CollegeGeneral | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| AutismupGeneral | Webster, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Rochester Institute Of TechnologyGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Traveling Cabaret Of IrondequoitGeneral | Penfield, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Afp-Ny Genesee Valley ChapterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Biodance IncGeneral | Pittsford, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Cancer Support Community RochesterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Garth Fagan DanceGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Push Physical TheatreGeneral | Pittsford, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Rochester Education FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Rochester RotaryGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Hope HallGeneral | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Boa Editions LimitedGeneral | Rochester, NY | $800 | 2024 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $800 | 2024 |
| Cracker Box PalaceGeneral | Alton, NY | $600 | 2024 |
| Center For Disability RightsGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Boy ScoutsGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Tempro Development CompanyGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western New YorkGeneral | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Monroe County Bar FoundationGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Dimitri House IncGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Willow Domestic Violence CenterGeneral | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2024 |