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. 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
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
-39.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 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
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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 |
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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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