Ames Fam Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Ames Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan with $10.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$10.4Mtotal assets

2002IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Ames Fam Foundation has awarded

15 grantees · $735K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Tuskegee University $165K
Northwestern Michigan College $50K
Seeds $50K
Tart Trails Inc $50K
Leelanau Conservancy $50K
Soul Fire Farm $50K
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy $50K
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser $50K
The Atlanta Community Food Bank $45K
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper $45K
Clarkston Community Center $35K
One Hundred Miles $35K
The Berry Center $25K
Community Assistance Center $20K
Autism Improvised Inc $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$2K
FY2019$100K
FY2020$850K
FY2021$800K
FY2022$825K
FY2023$735K

About Ames Fam Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersTraverse City, Michigan
EIN331011426
IRS ruling2002

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ames Fam Foundation?

Ames Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan with $10.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Ames Fam Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Ames Fam Foundation?

Ames Fam Foundation's EIN is 331011426. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Ames Fam Foundation?

Private foundations like Ames Fam Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Ames Fam Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.