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Ames Fam Foundation is a private trust based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Clinton G Ames Jr & Doris M Ames. It holds total assets of $10.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $11M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Michigan and Alabama. According to available records, Ames Fam Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $100K in 2019 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $200K, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 13 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 Fam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, AL, GA.
Ames Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $200K.
Ames Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ames Fam Foundation is headquartered in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jean Ames | CO-TRUSTEE | $100K | $0 | $100K |
| John Clinton Ames | CO-TRUSTEE | $100K | $0 | $100K |
Total Giving
$960K
Total Assets
$11M
Fair Market Value
$14.6M
Net Worth
$11M
Grants Paid
$735K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$185K
Distribution Amount
$735K
Total: $8.8M
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters Of The PoorCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Totowa, NJ | $50K | 2021 |
| Tuskegee UniversityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Tuskegee, AL | $180K | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose CoCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Clarksdale, MS | $50K | 2022 |
| Leelanau ConservancyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Leland, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Chattahoochee RiverkeeperCHARITIABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lagrange, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Atlanta Community Food BankCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | East Point, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Tart Trails IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Soul Fire FarmCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Petersburg, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Land ConservancyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Marquette, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Think Of UsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| SeedsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land ConserCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Clarkston Community CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Clarkston, GA | $35K | 2022 |
| One Hundred MilesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Brunswick, GA | $35K | 2022 |
| Community Assistance CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Feeding The Gulf CoastCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Theodore, AL | $75K | 2020 |