The American Modern Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Amelia, Ohio. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving. The foundation was established in 2014 and maintains its headquarters at 7000 Midland Blvd, Amelia, OH 45102.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31K
-87.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$240K
+66.2% YoY
Grant Count
34
-29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+134.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The American Modern Foundation actively distributes grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States. In 2024, the foundation made 58 grants totaling approximately $212,650 in contributions. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The American Modern Foundation has a wide geographical reach across the United States, funding projects in numerous states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and additional states beyond these listed.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $30,822
- Total Revenue: $15,565
- Total Expenses: $239,827
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $249,548
- Total Giving: $144,149
- Total Expenses: $145,908
- Total Revenue: $29,342
The foundation maintains modest financial resources relative to its grantmaking activity, with no employees on staff.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,822 | $249,548 | $368,237 |
| Revenue | $15,565 | $29,342 | $34,847 |
| Expenses | $239,827 | $145,908 | $150,865 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $239,575 | $144,149 | $147,411 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,313 | $29,319 | $32,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,059 | $14,577 | $22,554 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team comprises volunteer members who serve without compensation:
- Kate E Reed, President
- Scott Vess, Vice President & Treasurer
- Eric Hunziker, Vice President & Secretary
- Anthony Dirksing, Vice President
- Awd Dirksing, Assistant Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate E Reed | President | 0.25 | — |
| Ryan Donahue | VP & Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
| Eric Hunziker | VP & Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Anthony Dirksing | VP | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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