Americas Foundation Inc

SAN DIEGO, CA EIN: 33-0164422 Website

Americas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Diego, California, established in 1985 by the late Ambassador Theodore E. Gildred. The foundation funds non-profit organizations in the United States that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

-21.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.8M

-36.0% YoY

Grant Count

+5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$87K

-39.1% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Medical & Elderly Programs
Environment & Disaster Relief
Science & Education
Family & Animal Welfare
Philanthropic and Educational Purposes

During his lifetime, Ambassador Gildred supported many educational and medical institutions, as well as organizations focusing on child and family well-being and other social issues. The foundation continues this legacy through his family.

Grantmaking

The foundation made a total of 20 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,821,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds non-profit organizations based in the United States, with particular focus on Washington, Montana, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $1.8M (30%)

Montana $1.5M (26%)

California $1.1M (18%)

Oregon $750K (13%)

Connecticut $390K (7%)

Arizona $175K (3%)

North Carolina $120K (2%)

Idaho $100K (2%)

+1 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Idaho Montana North Carolina Oregon Washington

Cities

BelgradeBellevueBillingsBozemanEncinitasEnnisHaileyKennewickLa JollaLivingstonMissoulaMoorsevilleNew HavenOak HillsOregon CityOxnardPort AngelesPortlandRentonSan Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $5,441,107
Total Giving: $1,821,000
Total Revenues: $1,586,970
Total Expenses: $1,964,232
Staff: 1 employee

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,441,107	$6,889,118	$5,630,954
Revenue	$1,586,970	$260,436	$200,440
Expenses	$1,964,232	$2,973,436	$1,102,839
Qualifying Distributions	$1,821,000	$2,847,000	$970,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$303,632	$401,573	$248,280

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

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cultivate Initiatives ($400,000), Peninsula Behavioral Health ($200,000), Yale University ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CULTIVATE INITIATIVES PORTLAND, OR	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$400,000
AKIN SEATTLE, WA	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$50,000
BRIDGERCARE BOZEMAN, MT	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$150,000
CURE KCNH1 FOUNDATION ENCINITAS, CA	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$50,000
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$50,000
EDEN VILLAGE OF WILMINGTON WILMINGTON, NC	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$100,000
FAMILY PROMISE OF GALLATIN VALLEY BOZEMAN, MT	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$56,500
FRIENDS INVOLVED IN DOG OUTREACH OREGON CITY, OR	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$30,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN EASTERN MONTANA BILLINGS, MT	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$50,000
MONTANA CASAGAL ASSOCIATION MISSOULA, MT	PHILANTHROPIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE	$132,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Tory Gildred — President & Board Chair
Steve Gildred — Board Member
Heidi Gildred — Board Member
Enrique Hambleton — Board Member
Kit Sickels — Board Member
Blaine McCafferty — Chief Administrative Officer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HEIDI C GILDRED	TRUSTEE	—	$29,167
BLAINE MCCAFFERTY	SECRETARY/TREASURER	20	$65,000
TORY GILDRED	PRESIDENT	10	$5,833

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Americas Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission reflects Ambassador Gildred's lifetime commitment to philanthropy. His intention was for the Americas Foundation to support organizations addressing one or more of the following areas: • Medical & Elderly Programs • Environment & Disaster Relief • Science & Education • Family & Animal Welfare • Philanthropic and Educational Purposes During his lifetime, Ambassador Gildred supported many educational and medical institutions, as well as organizations focusing on child and…

How do I apply for a grant from Americas Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $740,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Cultivate Initiatives: $400,000 • Peninsula Behavioral Health: $200,000 • Yale University: $200,000 The foundation made a total of 20 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,821,000.

Where does Americas Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds non-profit organizations based in the United States, with particular focus on Washington, Montana, and California.

What size grants does Americas Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Americas Foundation Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $87K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Americas Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Americas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $304K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.