The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation sponsors fundraising events throughout the year with a portion of the proceeds being contributed to worthwhile children's charities.
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc gave $251K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,000
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,200
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $764,945
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (J. Richard Oltmann Memorial Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc
Who The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sunrise Association ($105K). Together the top 5 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 31 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 458% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $365K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Association Oceanside, NY | Contribution | $105,000 |
| Keen USA Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Anne and Robert H Laurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Hines, IL | Contribution | $36,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $764,945 | $313,105 | $316,875 | $251,000 | 5 | $27,360 |
| 2024 | $759,397 | $455,192 | $421,637 | $365,000 | 5 | $17,988 |
| 2023 | $712,127 | $498,415 | $419,453 | $345,000 | 5 | $37,092 |
| 2022 | $688,453 | $57,942 | $70,534 | $45,000 | 3 | $42,349 |
| 2021 | $720,958 | $18,230 | $72,181 | $57,750 | 13 | $-14,994 |
About The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Cary, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $765K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $251K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Holly Hampton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Holly Hampton
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Schwartz
Executive Director
Executive Vice President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Blair
Director
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Rinker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Keys
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candi Kelley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Snitchler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David James
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hedrick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britannie Betti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Paz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Weisberg
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard McAuliffe
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Camarota
Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2022
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Babich
Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Kleinhenz
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Brian Duke (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marty Smith (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Trevor Gianaris (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Cohen (2021–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Kevin Fritz (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Kirby (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Cravens (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Avery (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Betti (2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Jordan (2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Gustafson (2021) — Executive Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc gave $251K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $365K across 5 grants.
What is The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and District of Columbia (20%).
Does The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sunrise Association ($105,000), Keen USA ($50,000) and Anne and Robert H Laurie Children's Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc reported $765K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $313K.
What is The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-4058024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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