Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $430K.
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $430K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $215K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $430,341
- +2051.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $215,171
- +4203.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $215,171
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Omaha Community Foundation ($215K). Together the top 2 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $430K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operations | $215,171 |
| The R Travis Amis III Family Foundation Fund-Denver Area Fdtn Denver, CO | General Operations | $215,170 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $331 | $431,929 | $430,341 | 2 | $430,341 | — | $2 |
| 2021 | $431,598 | $8,531 | $33,526 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 | $4,165 | $22,618 |
| 2020 | $456,593 | $12,599 | $152,459 | $145,000 | 4 | — | $8,599 | $29,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Lynn Frederick Amis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lynn Frederick Amis
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John R. Sunderman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
A. Allen Amis
Vice President
Director, V.p. & Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: L. Frederick Amis (2020) — Director, President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $430K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
Where does Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Nebraska.
How much is Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rufus T Amis Jr and Carolyn Amis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0836972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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