Ames Construction Charitable Foundation
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burnsville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $895K. Net investment income was $171K.
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ames Construction Charitable Foundation gave $895K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $149K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $895,000
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,167
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $127,500
- Total assets
- $7,703,780
- +124.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ames Construction Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intermountain Foundation ($310K). Together the top 6 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 32 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ames Construction Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 535% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $456K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $895K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Foundation Tucson, AZ | Operating Support | $310,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Cancer Research | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross Minneapolis, MN | Disaster and Humanitarian Relief | $155,000 |
| Lels Benevolent Fund Brooklyn Center, MN | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Ongoing Care of Children | $25,000 |
| Burnsville Community Foundation Burnsville, MN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,703,780 | $5,172,130 | $903,469 | $895,000 | 6 | $896,746 | $170,645 | $167,579 |
| 2023 | $3,435,119 | $179,770 | $660,055 | $660,000 | 4 | $660,050 | $182,065 | $181,087 |
| 2022 | $3,915,404 | $5,082,186 | $1,626,831 | $1,219,000 | 10 | $1,626,831 | — | $72,068 |
| 2021 | $460,049 | $800,000 | $481,863 | $480,000 | 5 | $481,863 | — | $14,823 |
| 2020 | $141,912 | $400,000 | $472,810 | $456,000 | 7 | — | — | $8,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ames Construction Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation is led by Raymond Ames, President, CEO & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Ames
President, CEO & Treasurer
President → President, CEO & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ames
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brennan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Ames
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bessel
CFO, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President → CFO, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Kellen (2020–2021) — CFO
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 Ames Construction Charitable Foundation
How much does Ames Construction Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation gave $895K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $660K across 4 grants.
What is Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $127,500, and its average grant was $149,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ames Construction Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (35%).
Does Ames Construction Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intermountain Foundation ($310,000), Mayo Clinic ($300,000) and American Red Cross ($155,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ames Construction Charitable Foundation?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $897K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ames Construction Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1988219. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ames Construction Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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