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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
+13.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-43.2% YoY
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.
About Amber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,278,734 | $2,002,576 | $1,667,461 |
| Revenue | $371,452 | $282,200 | $97,841 |
| Expenses | $258,842 | $227,729 | $7,612 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $250,000 | $220,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $112,613 | $54,473 | $90,230 |
| Distributable Amount | $123,456 | $89,419 | $90,589 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Montana Foundation ($100,000), University of Montana Foundation ($50,000), Flbs ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLATHEAD LAKERS POLSON, MT | EDUCATION. | $10,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MAR MONTE COMMUNITY CLINIC SAN JOSE, CA | EDUCATION. | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION MISSOULA, MT | EDUCATION. | $100,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION MISSOULA, MT | EDUCATION. | $50,000 |
| 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 |
| FLBS POLSON, MT | EDUCATION. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYSBETH W ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LYSANNA ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DANE F ANDERSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRENTON W ANDERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Amber Foundation?
As of 2024, Amber Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $371K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does Amber Foundation operate?
Amber Foundation has awarded grants in California, Montana, New York.
What size grants does Amber Foundation award?
In 2024, Amber Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Amber Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Amber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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