John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $179K.
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +205.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +1426.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $3,739,881
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Piedmont Columbus Regional Found ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 31% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $445K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Found Columbus, GA | Let's Dream Big Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,739,881 | $233,769 | $255,269 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $178,500 | — |
| 2023 | $3,694,069 | $167,787 | $99,100 | $65,500 | 5 | $65,500 | $134,187 | $211,421 |
| 2022 | $3,605,697 | $293,173 | $322,705 | $267,500 | 5 | $267,500 | $237,968 | $213,166 |
| 2021 | $3,641,395 | $538,073 | $342,890 | $297,000 | 6 | $297,000 | $492,183 | $226,691 |
| 2020 | $3,463,518 | $171,646 | $486,916 | $444,500 | 8 | — | $132,833 | $194,510 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc is led by Salvador Diaz-Verson Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Salvador Diaz-Verson Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Teresa Amos Frith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Shelby Amos II (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc
How much does John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc give each year?
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 5 grants.
How large is John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc?
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $234K.
Where does John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc operate?
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What is John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc's EIN?
John and Elena Amos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2006020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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