Amaranth Foundation
Amaranth Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1993. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting diverse causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45K
+14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$289K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
47
-11.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving focuses on:
- Arts and culture
- Performing arts and music
- Environment
- Animal welfare and domesticated animals
- Religion
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation offers grant programs including General Purpose grants and the Duart Appeal.
Grant Range
$100–$85,900
Average Grant
approximately $4,863
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across 21 U.S. states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $45,479
- Total revenues: $303,737
- Total expenses: $297,952
- Total giving: $288,715–$292,083
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,479 | $39,694 | $48,692 |
| Revenue | $303,737 | $311,611 | $267,637 |
| Expenses | $297,952 | $320,609 | $298,622 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $292,083 | $316,350 | $291,125 |
| Net Investment Income | $187,209 | $151,096 | $146,203 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,881 | $2,752 | $2,110 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joan M. Moran serves as trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN M MORAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: c/o Duane Morris LLP, 30 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-979-1906
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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