Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation
AMPLIFY CLEARWATER CHAMBER is a public charity based in Clearwater, Florida, formed in 2021. It describes its work as supporting small-business growth through training and entrepreneurship programs; its 2025 filing also reports grants for hurricane recovery.
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation gave $331K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $13,220
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,108,907
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1346 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 461-0011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heilman's Restaurant Inc Heilman's Beachcomber ($25K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heilman's Restaurant Inc Heilman's Beachcomber Clearwater Beach, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $25,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $25,000 |
| Clearwater Jazz Holiday Fdn Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $20,000 |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $20,000 |
| Royal Camelot Beach Suites Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $20,000 |
| Shephards Beach Resort Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $20,000 |
| Baubles & Bags II LLC Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $20,000 |
| CBFR LLC Clearwater Beach, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $15,000 |
| Clearwater Ferry Services Clearwater, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $15,000 |
| Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, FL | Hurricane Recovery | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,108,907 | $1,449,196 | $918,182 | $330,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | — | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $2,500 | $183 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $9,104 | $9,104 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to cultivate thriving communities by empowering small businesses through boot camps and classes, supporting growth-stage ventures through an incubator, and building a talent pipeline through apprenticeships and mentorship. Its filing also describes assistance in obtaining and disbursing funds for small-business recovery after hurricane damage.
Among its 2025 grantees, Clearwater Marine Aquarium described its mission as preserving the environment and inspiring people through marine-life rescue, rehabilitation and release, education, research, and conservation. Learning Independence for Tomorrow said its mission is to empower people with neurodiversity to learn, thrive, and succeed.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AMPLIFY CLEARWATER CHAMBER reported 25 grants totaling $330,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $25,000, with a median of $12,000. The listed grants were for hurricane recovery.
Notable grants included $25,000 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium and $20,000 to Learning Independence for Tomorrow. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Heilman’s Restaurant Inc. and $20,000 each to Clearwater Jazz Holiday Fdn, Royal Camelot Beach Suites, Shephards Beach Resort, and Baubles & Bags II LLC.
The filing says the organization obtains applications for funding and verifies that applicants meet required grant criteria.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lou Galdieri as Chair of the Board of Administration and Amanda Payne as President/CEO. Directors listed are Jeff Baker, Susan Crocket, Brian Diehl, G Scott Goyer, Abe Moussa, Lauren Rubenstein, Michael Sutton, and Eric Waltz.
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation is led by Amanda Payne, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Payne
President
Treasurer → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Galdieri
Chair of Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Scott Goyer
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abe Moussa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Diehl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Waltz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Baker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rubenstein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sutton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Crocket
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dotti Overton (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Andrews (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah Jones (2022) — Director
- Former: Kristina Alspaw Park (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Goyer (2022) — Chair
- Former: Brian Aungust Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Lopez (2021) — Director
- Former: Debra Jones (2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Chandler (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Sutton (2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation
How much does Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation give each year?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation gave $331K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's typical grant size?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,220, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation give grants?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (18 grants) and Clearwater Beach, FL (7 grants).
Does Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Recovery" (25 grants).
Who are Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's largest grantees?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heilman's Restaurant Inc Heilman's Beachcomber ($25,000), Clearwater Marine Aquarium ($25,000) and Clearwater Jazz Holiday Fdn ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to cultivate thriving communities by empowering small businesses through boot camps and classes, supporting growth-stage ventures through an incubator, and building a talent pipeline through apprenticeships and mentorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Amplify Clearwater Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0621974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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