The American Amusement Machine
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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$765K
+0.7% YoY
Revenue
$313K
-31.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$27K
+52.1% YoY
Expenses
$317K
-24.8% YoY
About The American Amusement Machine
Based on IRS filings
The American Amusement Machine is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CARY, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $765K in total assets. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $764,945 | $759,397 | $712,127 |
| Revenue | $313,105 | $455,192 | $498,415 |
| Expenses | $316,875 | $421,637 | $419,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,360 | $17,988 | $37,092 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The American Amusement Machine
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BLAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS SNITCHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM KLEINHENZ | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HOLLY HAMPTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CANDI KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOWARD MCAULIFFE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICH BABICH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOE CAMAROTA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA RINKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN KEYS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN WEISBERG | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRITANNIE BETTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY HEDRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA PAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA SCHWARTZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Amusement Machine?
The American Amusement Machine is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CARY, IL. It holds $765K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The American Amusement Machine?
As of 2025, The American Amusement Machine holds $765K in total assets with $313K in annual revenue.
Where does The American Amusement Machine operate?
The American Amusement Machine has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Utah.
What is The American Amusement Machine's EIN?
The American Amusement Machine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-4058024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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