Foundation for Amigos de las Americas
The Foundation for Amigos de las Americas supports Amigos de las Americas' youth leadership and sustainable development work. It was born out of the desire to make a difference in the lives of youth volunteers and Latin American communities.
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas at a glance
In short: Foundation for Amigos de las Americas gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,390
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,390
- Median grant
- $24,390
- Total assets
- $603,812
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Amigos de las Americas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amigos de las Americas ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Amigos de las Americas gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $115K (2018). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos de las Americas Houston, TX | Program support | $24,390 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,812 | $23,260 | $31,828 | $24,390 | 1 | $13,260 |
| 2023 | $570,191 | $44,791 | $5,904 | — | — | $44,750 |
| 2022 | $838,514 | $18,615 | $41,454 | $34,992 | 1 | $17,589 |
| 2021 | $953,428 | $57,417 | $69,836 | $62,185 | 1 | $47,191 |
| 2020 | $978,428 | $32,404 | $84,004 | $76,705 | 1 | $27,073 |
| 2018 | $937,544 | $126,401 | $145,100 | $114,516 | 2 | $31,144 |
About Foundation for Amigos de las Americas
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $604K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas is led by Sara Nathan, CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2018); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Nathan
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$173K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Steve C Cook
Chair
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lanier
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faraz Paliwala
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$162K (2023) → $167K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Luis Mena (2018) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Sara Nathan (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Amigos de las Americas
How much does Foundation for Amigos de las Americas give each year?
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation for Amigos de las Americas?
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas reported $604K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is Foundation for Amigos de las Americas?
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Houston, TX. It holds $604K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation for Amigos de las Americas operate?
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Foundation for Amigos de las Americas's EIN?
Foundation for Amigos de las Americas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0763244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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