The AMG Charitable Foundation
The AMG Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts. It supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in communities where AMG employees live and work, with the foundation describing its areas of interest as educational, cultural, environmental, health, social, and other charitable initiatives.
The AMG Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The AMG Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,946,437
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +74.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,272
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,567,747
- -25.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (69 of 101, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The AMG Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA 01965
Phone: (617) 747-3300
Website: https://www.amg.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The AMG Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Open Door ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 310 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its philanthropy supports communities where AMG employees live and work, including through initiatives across its global offices. In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, followed by California (9%), Florida (8%), Connecticut (6%), and Minnesota (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The AMG Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 69 of 101 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Gloucester, MA | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Bright Funds Ee Matching San Jose, CA | Operating Support | $164,675 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Sean M Healey and AMG Center for ALS at MGH Boston, MA | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The Red SOX Foundation Boston, MA | Operating Support | $141,090 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Root North Shore Inc Salem, MA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| People Serving People Charities Minneapolis, MN | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $74,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Danvers, MA | Operating Support | $52,500 |
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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 | $5,567,747 | $150,415 | $2,286,691 | $1,946,437 | 101 | $1,986,236 | $150,322 | $156,067 |
| 2023 | $7,457,372 | $646,371 | $2,060,616 | $1,918,706 | 58 | $2,008,146 | $146,245 | $163,636 |
| 2022 | $8,773,630 | $3,033,698 | $2,457,174 | $2,279,038 | 85 | $2,279,038 | $33,698 | $133,654 |
| 2021 | $8,214,414 | $8,195,534 | $1,452,263 | $1,378,410 | 38 | $1,378,410 | $289,277 | $115,229 |
| 2020 | $1,413,647 | $1,053,171 | $1,244,601 | $1,207,090 | 28 | — | $3,171 | $44,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The AMG Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes a broad philanthropic focus rather than a single mission. It names education, culture, the environment, health, social initiatives, and other charitable activities.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. The Red Sox Foundation says its mission is to improve health, educational, and recreational opportunities for children, veterans, families, and communities in need throughout New England. People Serving People Charities says it supports services for families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. Girls on the Run Greater Boston describes an after-school program for girls in grades 3–8 focused on positive development and healthy living. Mill River Collaborative says it operates an urban park and promotes environmental practices and learning. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $1,946,437. Grant amounts ranged from $182 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $250,000 to The Open Door for operating support; $164,675 to Bright Funds EE Matching for operating support; $150,000 each to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Sean M. Healey and AMG Center for ALS at MGH for operating support; and $141,090 to The Red Sox Foundation for operating support. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to The Greater Boston Food Bank and Root North Shore, and $75,000 to People Serving People Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Alexandra Lynn as President and Treasurer/Director and Caitlin Nunan as Executive Director/Director. It also lists Jay C. Horgen, John Erickson, Rizwan Jamal (through December 2024), Laura Thompson, Garret Weston, Louis T. Somma, Thomas M. Wojcik, and Caitlin Cunningham as vice presidents.
The AMG Charitable Foundation is led by Alexandra Lynn, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Lynn
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Nunan
Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kavita Padiyar
Executive Director & Secretary
Vice President → Executive Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
Executive Vice President, Secretary & Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Cunningham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garret Weston
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay C. Horgen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Erickson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Thompson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis T. Somma
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rizwan Jamal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Wojcik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Parker
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Hooks
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Swanson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Imes
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ryan
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dava E. Ritchea
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: David M. Billings (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Allison Dollery (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Aaron Galis (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Benjamin Langille (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Christine Carsman (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Dean Maines (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Goldstein (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Hugh Cutler (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Benson Kelly (2020) — Executive Director & Director
- Former: Nathaniel Dalton (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Sean M. Healey (2020) — Director
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 The AMG Charitable Foundation
How much does The AMG Charitable Foundation give each year?
The AMG Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 58 grants.
What is The AMG Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The AMG Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,272, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The AMG Charitable Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The AMG Charitable Foundation give grants?
The AMG Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants), Beverly, MA (7 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Stamford, CT (5 grants).
Does The AMG Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The AMG Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (101 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The AMG Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The AMG Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Open Door ($250,000), Bright Funds Ee Matching ($164,675) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The AMG Charitable Foundation?
The AMG Charitable Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The AMG Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes a broad philanthropic focus rather than a single mission. It names education, culture, the environment, health, social initiatives, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The AMG Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The AMG Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The AMG Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4703120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The AMG Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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