Amritam Foundation
Amritam Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $763K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $42K.
Amritam Foundation at a glance
In short: Amritam Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,000
- -12.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -12.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $762,722
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Amritam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Stephen J Wampler Foundation ($14K). Together the top 6 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Amritam Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $51K (2025). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen J Wampler Foundation Coronado, CA | Donation | $14,000 |
| Coronado Schools Foundation Coronado, CA | Donation | $11,000 |
| Circle the City Phoenix, AZ | Charitable/Health | $5,000 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation Gallup, NM | Community Improvement | $5,000 |
| I Am Herd Kelly, NC | Conservation | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Charitable/Health | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $762,722 | $42,144 | $64,769 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $42,144 | $44,336 |
| 2025 | $785,347 | $53,411 | $67,396 | $51,250 | 6 | $51,250 | $53,411 | $42,898 |
| 2024 | $799,332 | $41,450 | $56,439 | $41,115 | 5 | $41,115 | $41,450 | $41,230 |
| 2023 | $814,321 | $41,056 | $57,875 | $43,716 | 5 | $43,716 | $41,056 | $41,115 |
| 2022 | $831,140 | $127,612 | $57,353 | $41,500 | 6 | $41,500 | $127,612 | $44,001 |
| 2021 | $760,881 | $80,930 | $56,628 | $42,200 | 7 | — | $80,930 | $41,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amritam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amritam Foundation is led by Jim O'Connor, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jim O'Connor
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radhika Barcus
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Amritam Foundation
How much does Amritam Foundation give each year?
Amritam Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is Amritam Foundation's typical grant size?
Amritam Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Amritam Foundation give grants?
Amritam Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (11%) and New Mexico (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coronado, CA (2 grants).
Does Amritam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Amritam Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Amritam Foundation's largest grantees?
Amritam Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Stephen J Wampler Foundation ($14,000), Coronado Schools Foundation ($11,000) and Circle the City ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Amritam Foundation?
Amritam Foundation reported $763K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Amritam Foundation's EIN?
Amritam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0893303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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