Ames Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-1011426
Foundation Overview
Based in Traverse City, MI, Ames Family Foundation has awarded 144 grants totaling $4,984,125 to organizations in Georgia, Michigan and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $200,000, with a median award of $35,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 15 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in Georgia and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (28%), Brunswick (15%), East Point (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 3961% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ames Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Miles | $35,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $45,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Seeds | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $45,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2023 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $35,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Tuskegee University | $165,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Community Assistance Center | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Autism Improvised Inc | $15,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Berry Center | $25,000 | New Castle, KY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| One Hundred Miles | $35,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $50,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Seeds | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Think Of Us | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $50,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2022 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $35,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuskegee University | $180,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose Co | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Community Assistance Center | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| One Hundred Miles | $35,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $50,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Seeds | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Think Of Us | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $50,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2022 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $35,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuskegee University | $180,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose Co | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Community Assistance Center | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| One Hundred Miles | $35,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $50,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Seeds | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Think Of Us | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $50,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2022 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $35,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuskegee University | $180,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose Co | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Community Assistance Center | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| One Hundred Miles | $35,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $50,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Seeds | $50,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Think Of Us | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $50,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2021 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $35,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Tuskegee University | $180,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $50,000 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Community Assistance Center | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | $25,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| One Hundred Miles | $25,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| The Atlanta Community Food Bank | $100,000 | East Point, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Feeding The Gulf Coast | $75,000 | Theodore, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Black Oaks Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | $75,000 | Lagrange, GA, US | Charitiable Contribution | 2020 |
| Clarkston Community Center | $25,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Tuskegee University | $200,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Tart Trails Inc | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $50,000 | Leland, MI, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $50,000 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $50,000 | Petersburg, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| University Of The Cumberlands | $20,000 | Williamsburg, KY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Berry College | $20,000 | Mount Berry, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $20,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| The Lighthouse | $20,000 | Robertsdale, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $20,000 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributionscharitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Arc-bc Inc | $100 | Loxely, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Baldwin County Humane Society | $100 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department | $100 | Point Clear, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Boys Town | $200 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $200 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Covenant House | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department | $200 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $150 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $100 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation | $100 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable Contributionscharitable Contributions | 2018 |
| St Labre Indian School | $100 | Ashland, MT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| The Lighthouse | $100 | Robertsdale, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| National Museum Of Women In The Arts | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Mpb Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Arc-bc Inc | $200 | Loxely, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Baldwin County Humane Society | $200 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department | $100 | Point Clear, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Boys Town | $400 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $400 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department | $200 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $200 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation | $200 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable Contributionscharitable Contributions | 2017 |
| St Bernard Elementarymiddle School | $250 | Bradford, PA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| St Labre Indian School | $200 | Ashland, MT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Lighthouse | $200 | Robertsdale, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $400 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Baldwin County Humane Society | $200 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Arc-bc Inc | $200 | Loxely, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department | $100 | Point Clear, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Boys Town | $400 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $400 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department | $200 | Fairhope, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $200 | Totowa, NJ, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation | $200 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable Contributionscharitable Contributions | 2016 |
| St Bernard Elementarymiddle School | $250 | Bradford, PA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| St Labre Indian School | $200 | Ashland, MT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| The Lighthouse | $200 | Robertsdale, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $400 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
| Tuskegee University | $14,000 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Charitable Contributions | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 33-1011426 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 984 Traverse City, MI 49685-0984 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ames Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | Barbara Jean Ames |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | John Clinton Ames |
Forms 990-PF
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