Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filings report grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Oregon recipients.
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation gave $162K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,300
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,011
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,269,401
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Health and Science University Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon. The remaining shares went to Arizona (6%), New York (5%), Washington, DC (2%), and Hawaii (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2023) to $191K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation Portland, OR | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Oregon Athlete Foundation Grants Pass, OR | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Josephine County Educational Fund Inc Grants Pass, OR | Amaranthus Family Foundation Book Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Oregon Center for Creative Learning Medford, OR | Grants pass initiative for the children's museum | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | CanHeal Cancer Toolkit at the Weil Center of Integrated Medicine | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Courts for Kids Student Athlete Development trip | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | AD Excellence Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Portland Portland, OR | Amaranthus Family Foundation Grant & Amaranthus Family Nursing Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project Inc New York, NY | Funds dedicated to Omnia, Heroic Hearts retreats in Ashland, Oregon | $7,500 |
| Kairos Northwest Grants Pass, OR | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,269,401 | $125,154 | $199,858 | $162,300 | 27 | $180,369 | $96,466 | $129,631 |
| 2023 | $2,344,105 | $104,199 | $162,062 | $126,100 | 16 | $143,146 | $85,938 | $123,190 |
| 2022 | $2,401,968 | $99,836 | $189,278 | $137,315 | 23 | $166,310 | $72,898 | $135,378 |
| 2021 | $2,487,410 | $233,835 | $232,858 | $190,500 | 20 | $210,333 | $206,291 | $143,603 |
| 2020 | $2,486,433 | $90,678 | $200,791 | $159,750 | 19 | — | $82,354 | $137,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational funds and scholarships, universities, a children’s creative-learning organization, and organizations working in health and human services.
Among the grantees, Oregon Athlete Foundation describes its mission as helping University of Oregon student-athletes transition to alumni. Josephine County Educational Fund says it provides grants and scholarships to students, schools, and community organizations in Southern Oregon. Oregon Center for Creative Learning says it encourages children to learn and grow through creative play. Heroic Hearts Project describes its work as providing hope and healing to military veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $162,300. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest awards included $30,000 to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation for a charitable event; $25,000 to Oregon Athlete Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes; and $20,000 to Josephine County Educational Fund for the Amaranthus Family Foundation Book Scholarship Fund. Other awards included $10,000 each to Oregon Center for Creative Learning, University of Arizona Foundation, and University of Oregon Foundation for the Courts for Kids Student Athlete Development trip; University of Oregon Foundation also received a separate $10,000 grant for its AD Excellence Fund. University of Portland received $8,000 for the Amaranthus Family Foundation Grant and Amaranthus Family Nursing Scholarship Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Amaranthus as president and director; Eileen Amaranthus as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Apphia, Brianna, Jill, Melissa, Nick, and Zack Amaranthus as directors. Grant Jantzer and Jessica Jantzer are also listed as directors.
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Amaranthus, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Amaranthus
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Amaranthus
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Jantzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Jantzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zack Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Apphia Amaranthus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Youmans
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation gave $162K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 16 grants.
What is Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,011, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grants Pass, OR (14 grants), Portland, OR (3 grants), Eugene, OR (2 grants) and Medford, OR (2 grants).
Does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Health and Science University Foundation ($30,000), Oregon Athlete Foundation ($28,000 across 3 grants) and Josephine County Educational Fund Inc ($20,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational funds and scholarships, universities, a children’s creative-learning organization, and organizations working in health and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5394246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amaranthus Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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