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Ames Family Foundation

Point Clear, Alabama  ·  EIN 331011426  ·  Private foundation

Ames Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Point Clear, Alabama. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $850K in grants paid and $12.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 85 individual grants from this funder — $3.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$850K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.6M
Total assets
85
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ames Family Foundation funds

Ames Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education.

Disability ServicesEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, families.

black communitiesfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ames Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tuskegee University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Tuskegee, AL$200K2020
Tuskegee University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Tuskegee, AL$180K2022
Tuskegee University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Tuskegee, AL$165K2023
Tuskegee University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Tuskegee, AL$165K2024
The Atlanta Community Food Bank
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
East Point, GA$100K2020
Feeding the Gulf Coast
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Theodore, AL$75K2020
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
CHARITIABLE CONTRIBUTION
Lagrange, GA$75K2020
Think of Us
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$70K2024
Soul Fire Farm
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Petersburg, NY$50K2024
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Marquette, MI$50K2024
Seeds
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Traverse City, MI$50K2024
Northwestern Michigan College
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Traverse City, MI$50K2024
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Traverse City, MI$50K2024
Tart Trails Inc
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Traverse City, MI$50K2024
Leelanau Conservancy
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Leland, MI$50K2024

Ames Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4K
2019$100K
2020$850K
2022$825K
2023$735K
2024$865K

How to apply for funding from Ames Family Foundation

Ames Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ames Family Foundation

Does Ames Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Ames Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ames Family Foundation fund?
Ames Family Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Tuskegee University, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ames Family Foundation give in grants?
Ames Family Foundation reported $850K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 85 grants.
Where is Ames Family Foundation located?
Ames Family Foundation is based in Point Clear, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 331011426.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ames Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ames Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.