Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $533K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $9K.
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,683
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,342
- -72.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,342
- Total assets
- $532,816
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Antonio Area Foundation ($17K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $12K (2021) to $102K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Community Support | $16,683 |
| St George Maronite Church San Antonio, TX | Support for Various Events | $2,000 |
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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 | $532,816 | $1,131,948 | $1,172,838 | $18,683 | 2 | $18,683 | $9,498 | $25,951 |
| 2023 | $497,098 | $1,401,947 | $1,456,710 | $102,000 | 3 | $102,000 | $3,362 | $22,078 |
| 2022 | $464,332 | $1,483,768 | $1,361,068 | $59,500 | 3 | $59,500 | $3,934 | $26,901 |
| 2021 | $346,075 | $1,234,316 | $1,114,798 | $11,500 | 3 | $15,500 | $25 | $12,612 |
| 2020 | $228,766 | $469,538 | $458,716 | $63,000 | 3 | — | — | $9,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc is led by Jose Fernandez, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Fernandez
President
Governor → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Lahood
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald M. Karam
Governor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Morgan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Estefan
Correspond S
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy A. Karam
Recording Se
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia A. Karam
Vice President
Governor → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hill
Governor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Mery
Governor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kearns
Governor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Daly
Governor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Haase
Governor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Andry
Governor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jo Ann Andera (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Ann Karam (2020–2021) — Governor
- Former: Bruce Mery (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Miriam M. Wells (2020–2021) — Governor
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 Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc
How much does Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc give each year?
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 3 grants.
How large is Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc?
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc reported $533K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc?
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $533K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc operate?
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, Missouri, Texas.
What is Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ameleb Heritage Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3578423. 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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