1ST Amendment Society Inc
1ST Amendment Society Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $318.
1ST Amendment Society Inc at a glance
In short: 1ST Amendment Society Inc gave $318 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $318), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $318
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $318
- Median grant
- $318
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who 1ST Amendment Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Reason Foundation ($318).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How 1ST Amendment Society Inc gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $318 (2022) to $10K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $318.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $318 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $1,378 | $318 | 1 | $1,378 | $68 |
| 2021 | $1,378 | — | $410 | — | — | $410 | $71 |
| 2020 | $1,788 | $175 | $12,927 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $349 |
| 2019 | $14,540 | $20,940 | $25,083 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1ST Amendment Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $68 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
1ST Amendment Society Inc is led by James Caruso, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Caruso
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1ST Amendment Society Inc
How much does 1ST Amendment Society Inc give each year?
1ST Amendment Society Inc gave $318 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is 1ST Amendment Society Inc?
1ST Amendment Society Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Frederick, MD.
Where does 1ST Amendment Society Inc operate?
1ST Amendment Society Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Texas.
How much is 1ST Amendment Society Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, 1ST Amendment Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $68 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is 1ST Amendment Society Inc's EIN?
1ST Amendment Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5295469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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