Americas Foundation Inc
Americas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Established in 1985 by the late Ambassador Theodore E. Gildred, it funds U.S. nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) and address its stated charitable interests.
Americas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Americas Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,821,000
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,714
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,441,107
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Americas Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says to submit its grant application form. The 2024 filing lists Heidi Gildred as the contact and reports no required form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. Organizations previously funded by the foundation must wait two years before submitting another request.
- Contact
Application contact: Heidi Gildred
Mailing address: PO Box 1369, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 285-5107
Website: https://americasfoundationinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Americas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cultivate Initiatives ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 28 grants of 62 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it intends to fund U.S.-based organizations. Among its 2024 grant dollars, the largest reported recipient-state shares were Oregon (24%), Montana (21%), Washington (20%), Connecticut (11%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Americas Foundation Inc gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 522% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 600% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivate Initiatives Portland, OR | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $400,000 |
| Peninsula Behavioral Health Port Angeles, WA | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $200,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $200,000 |
| Bridgercare Bozeman, MT | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $150,000 |
| Montana Casagal Association Missoula, MT | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $132,000 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington Wilmington, NC | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $100,000 |
| Seattle Adaptive Sports Seattle, WA | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $57,500 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Bozeman, MT | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $56,500 |
| Akin Seattle, WA | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $50,000 |
| Cure KCNH1 Foundation Encinitas, CA | Philanthropic/Educational Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,441,107 | $1,586,970 | $1,964,232 | $1,821,000 | 21 | $1,821,000 | $303,632 |
| 2023 | $6,889,118 | $260,436 | $2,973,436 | $2,847,000 | 20 | $2,847,000 | $401,573 |
| 2022 | $5,630,954 | $200,440 | $1,102,839 | $970,000 | 15 | $970,000 | $248,280 |
| 2021 | $4,611,845 | — | $406,984 | $292,861 | 5 | $292,861 | $237,155 |
| 2020 | $5,018,829 | $5,131,585 | $112,756 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $249,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Americas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to continue Ambassador Gildred’s philanthropic giving. Its website describes his lifetime support for educational and medical institutions, organizations focused on child and family well-being, and other social issues.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Cultivate Initiatives says it works alongside people on the margins to support individuals and communities in East Portland. Peninsula Behavioral Health describes itself as a resource for behavioral health and co-occurring substance use disorder counseling in Clallam County. Bridgercare says it provides reproductive and sexual health care and education. The Montana CASA/GAL Association supports local programs advocating for abused and neglected children. Eden Village of Wilmington says it builds relationships and communities for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Seattle Adaptive Sports works to empower people with physical disabilities through sports, while Family Promise of Gallatin Valley describes services for families facing homelessness.
Grantmaking
The foundation says it awards grants twice annually at the discretion of its Board of Trustees. It generally does not provide multi-year grants, though it may fund the same organization in successive years. General operating and program or project requests within its funding interests are acceptable. Its stated goal is to award between $250,000 and $500,000 in total grants per year.
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,821,000. Awards ranged from $15,000 to $400,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $400,000 to Cultivate Initiatives, $200,000 each to Peninsula Behavioral Health and Yale University, $150,000 to Bridgercare, and $132,000 to the Montana CASA/GAL Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tory Gildred as president, Heidi C. Gildred as trustee, and Blaine McCafferty as secretary/treasurer. The foundation’s website also lists Steve Gildred, Enrique Hambleton, and Kit Sickels as board members; it identifies Tory Gildred as president and board chair, Heidi Gildred as a board member, and Blaine McCafferty as chief administrative officer.
Americas Foundation Inc is led by Tory Gildred, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tory Gildred
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Heidi C. Gildred
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
$19K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Blaine McCafferty
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Gildred (2020–2023) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Blaine McCafferty (Secretary/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Americas Foundation Inc
How much does Americas Foundation Inc give each year?
Americas Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 20 grants.
What is Americas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Americas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $86,714, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Americas Foundation Inc give grants?
Americas Foundation Inc's top state is Oregon, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (21%) and Washington (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants), Tucson, AZ (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Americas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Americas Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic/Educational Purpose" (21 grants).
Who are Americas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Americas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cultivate Initiatives ($400,000), Peninsula Behavioral Health ($200,000) and Yale University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Americas Foundation Inc?
Americas Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Americas Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation was established to continue Ambassador Gildred’s philanthropic giving. Its website describes his lifetime support for educational and medical institutions, organizations focused on child and family well-being, and other social issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Americas Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website says to submit its grant application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Americas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Americas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0164422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Americas Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/americas-foundation-inc-morg_610b7bd4dc3b4ab5b9eeec793478b7af
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