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Ames Construction Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in BURNSVILLE, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $275K in 2014 to $7.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Arizona. According to available records, Ames Construction Charitable Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $63K. Annual giving has grown from $456K in 2020 to $660K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $680K, with an average award of $115K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Arizona, Connecticut, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$96K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 5 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.
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, AZ, CT.
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $3.6M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $63K, with an average of $115K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $680K.
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BURNSVILLE, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bessel | CFO, SECRETARY/ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raymond Ames | PRESIDENT, CEO AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Ames | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald Ames | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Brennan | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$115K
Median Grant
$63K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Mendota Heights, MN | $125K | 2020 |
| Mayo ClinicCANCER RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossDISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | Minneapolis, MN | $175K | 2023 |
| Intermountain FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $160K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundationONGOING CARE OF CHILDREN | Aurora, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Minnesota State FairOPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $100K | 2022 |
| Arabian Horse Promotional FundOPERATING SUPORT | Bridgewater, CT | $63K | 2022 |
| Arabian English Performance Association IncOPERATING SUPPORT | East Aurora, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Arabian Western Pleasure AssociationOPERATING SUPPORT | Mansfield, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Arabian Hunter Pleasure AssociationOPERATING SUPPORT | Salado, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Arabian Horse Association Of ArizonaOPERATING SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $7K | 2022 |
| Childrens Cancer Research FundCANCER RESEARCH | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyLIGHT THE NIGHT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| A Chance To GrowCHILD & ADULT DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2020 |