Amicus Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Cameron, Montana. Established in 2016, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in February 2016. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$78K
+524.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+149.8% YoY
Grantmaking
Based on recent financial filings, Amicus Foundation maintains significant grantmaking capacity. The foundation has reported typical grant awards ranging from $250 to $1,300,000. As of the most recent available data, the foundation had one active grant opportunity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activities have been documented in California, Montana, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9.22 million
- Total Revenue: $5.51 million
- Total Expenses: $118,000
- Total Liabilities: $5,400
The foundation maintains substantial financial resources relative to its annual grantmaking activity, indicating a long-term funding capacity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
87 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amicus Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAKE | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SHEILA LAKE | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 286 Cameron, MT 59720-0286
Telephone: 406-682-3906
EIN: 47-2605358
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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