Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation
The Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It made 20 grants totaling $166,480 in 2025 to charitable organizations working on needs including food insecurity, support for young people, and assistance to families.
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation at a glance
In short: Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation gave $166K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,480
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,324
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,831,444
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2580 S Ocean Blvd Apt 2C6, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 493-1017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 500 Turkeys ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Indiana (44%), Arizona (31%), Ohio (11%), Virginia (6%), and Alabama (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2025) to $180K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 500 Turkeys Valparaiso, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Attaboy Hilliard, OH | Purchase of Led LIGHTS[:COMMA:] TRUSS[:COMMA:] and Drum Risers | $10,000 |
| C a S T for Kids Peoria, AZ | Support Event for Kids with Special Needs | $10,000 |
| Claire Parker Foundation Altavista, VA | Care Boxes for Cancer Patients | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Porter County Portage, IN | Funds for Renovating a Shelter | $10,000 |
| The Garden House Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Improvements to the Backyard of a Foster Home | $10,000 |
| Hart Pantry Peoria, AZ | Food for Teens at Risk | $10,000 |
| Light the Way (Bethlehem Lutheran Church) Chesterton, IN | Sound equipment and ministry fees for light the way | $10,000 |
| Make a Kid Smile Corp Chesterton, IN | Purchase[:comma:] storage[:comma:] and distribution of emergency items for foster families | $10,000 |
| NWI No Child Hungry Inc Valparaiso, IN | Buddy Bag Program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,831,444 | $119,789 | $172,458 | $166,480 | 20 | $166,480 | $124,700 | $134,920 |
| 2024 | $2,717,934 | $125,223 | $188,239 | $180,000 | 18 | $180,000 | $106,797 | $139,448 |
| 2023 | $3,005,225 | $3,027,385 | $22,160 | — | — | $750 | $81,876 | $140,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food programs, youth and educational programs, foster families, shelter renovations, and services for children with special needs.
Among its grantees, NWI No Child Hungry Inc. describes its mission as fighting food insecurity, hunger, and food anxiety by providing Buddy Bags to schools across Northwest Indiana. Hart Pantry says it provides student support services to high school students, charter schools, and community-center teen programs in several Arizona school districts. Our Greater Good Incorporated describes its mission as providing early childhood and parental development classes to citizens of Porter County, Indiana.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $166,480. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the grants were $10,000 each to 500 Turkeys for its general fund; C A S T for Kids to support an event for children with special needs; Claire Parker Foundation for cancer-patient care boxes; Family Promise of Porter County for shelter renovation; Hart Pantry for food for teens at risk; NWI No Child Hungry Inc. for its Buddy Bag program; and Shine Village Initiative for educational programs. Our Greater Good Incorporated received $8,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Hardsock
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Jolene Piaskowski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Amato
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Leslie Hardsock (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation
How much does Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation give each year?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation gave $166K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 18 grants.
What is Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's typical grant size?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,324, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation give grants?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (31%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Valparaiso, IN (4 grants), Peoria, AZ (3 grants), Chesterton, IN (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's largest grantees?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 500 Turkeys ($10,000), Attaboy ($10,000) and C a S T for Kids ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food programs, youth and educational programs, foster families, shelter renovations, and services for children with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's EIN?
Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6182192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Needy but Not Greedy Nancy L Amato and Robert a Amato Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/needy-but-not-greedy-nancy-l-amato-and-robert-a-amato-foundation-morg_b7b012fa6e1c4dffa4f4c63144ae84ed
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