ATAMO Fund
ATAMO Fund is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $573K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $514K.
ATAMO Fund at a glance
In short: ATAMO Fund gave $44K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,472
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,894
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $573,019
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who ATAMO Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit ($17K). Together the top 5 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ATAMO Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out 349% 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
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit Blacksburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $16,594 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $16,195 |
| Fotc - SF Bay Area San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Notable Music and Arts Organization San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,683 |
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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 | $573,019 | $240,928 | $66,545 | $44,472 | 5 | $64,445 | $514,330 | $18,441 |
| 2024 | $398,636 | $398,636 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ATAMO Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ATAMO Fund is led by Christine A Heckart, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine A Heckart
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 ATAMO Fund
How much does ATAMO Fund give each year?
ATAMO Fund gave $44K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is ATAMO Fund's typical grant size?
ATAMO Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,894, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ATAMO Fund give grants?
ATAMO Fund gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does ATAMO Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of ATAMO Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ATAMO Fund's largest grantees?
ATAMO Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit ($16,594), San Jose State University ($16,195) and Fotc - SF Bay Area ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ATAMO Fund?
ATAMO Fund reported $573K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is ATAMO Fund's EIN?
ATAMO Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2038424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
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