Ambos Mundos
Ambos Mundos is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $511K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $83K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$511K
-7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$84K
+40.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+180.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ambos Mundos reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ambos Mundos
Based on IRS filings
Ambos Mundos is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $511K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $83K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $511,260 | $550,322 | $589,764 |
| Revenue | $87,132 | $75,863 | $26,493 |
| Expenses | $126,194 | $72,603 | $53,188 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $120,583 | $71,214 | $50,465 |
| Net Investment Income | $82,561 | $74,832 | $23,933 |
| Distributable Amount | $68,867 | $64,264 | $65,643 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rocking the Boat ($50,000), Cato Institute ($10,000), Drug Policy Alliance ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BURNING MAN PROJECT SAN FRANCISCO, CA | BRING EXPERIENCES TO PEOPLE IN GRAND | $5,000 |
| CATO INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TO ORIGINATE, DISSEMINATE, AND INCRE | $10,000 |
| DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE NEW YORK, NY | ADVANCE RATIONAL DRUG POLICY | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL LANDER, WY | TEACHING OUTDOOR SKILLS, LEADERSHIP | $5,000 |
| ROCKING THE BOAT BRONX, NY | USE BOATBUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL S | $50,000 |
| SPUR SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR PROBLEMS CI | $2,000 |
| MISSION LOCAL SF SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT INDEPENDENT NEWS | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD E KLINGBEIL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WENDY A FOUNTAIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Ambos Mundos?
As of 2024, Ambos Mundos holds $511K in total assets with $87K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $84K in 2024.
Where does Ambos Mundos operate?
Ambos Mundos has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York, Ohio, Wyoming.
What size grants does Ambos Mundos award?
In 2024, Ambos Mundos awarded 7 grants totaling $84K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ambos Mundos required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ambos Mundos reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ambos Mundos's EIN?
Ambos Mundos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6766727. 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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