AMF Foundation Inc
AMF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 filing describes charitable activities that provide funds to educational and religious institutions, arts and social institutions, and community support programs.
AMF Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: AMF Foundation Inc gave $126K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,373
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,898
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $330,019
- +81.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to AMF Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts requests without a designated form; applicants should submit all materials they consider necessary for consideration. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra L Williams
Mailing address: 1501 E 2Nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: (813) 248-3878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AMF Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tampa Museum of Art ($31K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 26% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How AMF Foundation Inc gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 639% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Museum of Art Tampa, FL | Arts Institution | $31,000 |
| Berkeley Prepatory School Tampa, FL | Educational Institution | $21,118 |
| Buffalo Fine Arts Academy Buffalo, NY | Educational/Arts Institution | $16,500 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Community Support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Childrens Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | Community Support | $10,000 |
| The Cathedral of St Ignatius of Loyola Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Religious Institution | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Tampa, FL | Religous Institution | $6,750 |
| Arts Conservatory for Teens St Petersburg, FL | Arts Institution | $5,000 |
| TPA City Ballet Tampa, FL | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Albright-Knox Art Gallery Buffalo, NY | Arts Institution | $3,505 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,019 | $275,582 | $127,323 | $126,373 | 16 | $126,373 | $15,740 | $19,774 |
| 2024 | $181,898 | $113,454 | $92,395 | $91,570 | 11 | $91,570 | $6,320 | $6,633 |
| 2023 | $160,839 | $201,359 | $40,520 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $1,359 | $1,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AMF Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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’s filing lists funding for educational and religious institutions, arts and social institutions, and community support programs. Its 2025 grants included arts, educational, religious, and community organizations. The Tampa Museum of Art describes its mission as collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting art to educate, engage, and inspire residents and audiences. Buffalo Fine Arts Academy says it promotes and fosters art and serves as a cultural and educational center in Western New York.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $126,373. Grants ranged from $250 to $31,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $31,000 to Tampa Museum of Art, $21,118 to Berkeley Preparatory School, $16,500 to Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, and $10,000 each to City Harvest, St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Cathedral of St Ignatius of Loyola.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra L Williams, Albert Gary McDaniel Jr, and Margaret A Zakarian as directors and officers.
AMF Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert Gary McDaniel Jr.
Director & Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Debra L. Williams
Director & Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Zakarian
Director & Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 AMF Foundation Inc
How much does AMF Foundation Inc give each year?
AMF Foundation Inc gave $126K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is AMF Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
AMF Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,898, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does AMF Foundation Inc give grants?
AMF Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (7 grants) and Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does AMF Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on AMF Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (6 grants), "Arts Institution" (4 grants) and "Educational Institution" (3 grants).
Who are AMF Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
AMF Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tampa Museum of Art ($31,000), Berkeley Prepatory School ($21,118) and Buffalo Fine Arts Academy ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is AMF Foundation Inc?
AMF Foundation Inc reported $330K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AMF Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing lists funding for educational and religious institutions, arts and social institutions, and community support programs. Its 2025 grants included arts, educational, religious, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AMF Foundation Inc?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AMF Foundation Inc's EIN?
AMF Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2781873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). AMF Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/amf-foundation-inc-morg_18338d51114743c6b452eb61603ad849
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