Amber Foundation
Amber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $113K.
Amber Foundation at a glance
In short: Amber Foundation gave $250K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,278,734
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Amber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Montana Foundation ($150K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Amber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 203% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | Education. | $100,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | Education. | $50,000 |
| FLBS Polson, MT | Education. | $50,000 |
| Flathead Lakers Polson, MT | Education. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte Community Clinic San Jose, CA | Education. | $10,000 |
| Greater Polson Community Foundation Polson, MT | Education. | $10,000 |
| B & G Club of the Flathead Reservation & Lake Cty Ronan, MT | Education. | $10,000 |
| Owl Research Institute Charlo, MT | Education. | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,278,734 | $371,452 | $258,842 | $250,000 | 8 | $250,000 | $112,613 | $123,456 |
| 2023 | $2,002,576 | $282,200 | $227,729 | $220,000 | 4 | $220,000 | $54,473 | $89,419 |
| 2022 | $1,667,461 | $97,841 | $7,612 | — | — | — | $90,230 | $90,589 |
| 2021 | $2,062,195 | $152,722 | $99,590 | $92,000 | 10 | $92,000 | $50,132 | $93,100 |
| 2020 | $1,738,517 | $106,347 | $141,655 | $135,000 | 2 | — | $12,612 | $80,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amber Foundation is led by Lysbeth W. Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lysbeth W. Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenton W. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dane F. Anderson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lysanna Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Amber Foundation
How much does Amber Foundation give each year?
Amber Foundation gave $250K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 4 grants.
What is Amber Foundation's typical grant size?
Amber Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Amber Foundation give grants?
Amber Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Polson, MT (3 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does Amber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Amber Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education." (8 grants).
Who are Amber Foundation's largest grantees?
Amber Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Montana Foundation ($150,000 across 2 grants), FLBS ($50,000) and Flathead Lakers ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amber Foundation?
Amber Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Amber Foundation's EIN?
Amber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0351840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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