The Ammon Foundation
The Ammon Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing reports 17 grants totaling $735,000 to charitable organizations.
The Ammon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ammon Foundation gave $735K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $43K), top state Pennsylvania. 53% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $735,000
- -6.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- -37.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $43,235
- +48.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,908,361
- -1.6% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (27% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ammon 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ammon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bucknell University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 124 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania, Georgia, California, and Massachusetts, among other states. Pennsylvania accounted for 27% of grant dollars and Georgia for 24%; California and Massachusetts each accounted for 10%. 2023 grantees also included Youth Homes, Children’s House Montessori School, and Montana Land to Hand, all in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ammon Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 41% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $598K (2020) to $785K (2022). In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $735K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Aid to support the new initiative led by Mark Elliott | $150,000 |
| Charity Fund Borzhavska Hope | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Inc Boston, MA | new veteran hunting initiative: this initiative centers around bringing a group of veterans on a bonding and healing elk hunting expedition in UT and the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes established program Innovets. | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Garrett Snider Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Kings Ridge Christian School Inc Alpharetta, GA | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Love Tribe Project Inc Corona DL Mar, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Arch Corporation Fort Collins, CO | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Cherokee Employee Scholarship Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Atlanta, GA | Emerging Leaders of CHOA | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,908,361 | $675,315 | $906,087 | $735,000 | 17 | $813,825 | $587,753 | $768,155 |
| 2022 | $14,139,133 | $409,566 | $984,032 | $784,821 | 27 | $884,573 | $316,907 | $810,445 |
| 2021 | $14,713,599 | $1,654,494 | $835,980 | $635,030 | 20 | — | $1,550,316 | $902,220 |
| 2020 | $13,895,085 | $2,557,555 | $778,724 | $597,500 | 60 | — | $2,470,528 | $698,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ammon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $768K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, veterans’ programs, health, and community support. For example, King’s Ridge Christian School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education in a Christian community, while Massachusetts Fallen Heroes describes its work as honoring service members who died since 9/11. Love Tribe Project says it works to expand access to clean water and support schools and entrepreneurial programs in Kenyan villages.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $735,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable awards included $150,000 to Bucknell University to support a new initiative led by Mark Elliott; $100,000 to Charity Fund Borzhavska Hope as an expenditure-responsibility grant; and $75,000 to Massachusetts Fallen Heroes for a veteran hunting initiative and its Innovets program. Other grants included $50,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Garrett Snider Foundation, King’s Ridge Christian School, and Love Tribe Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Gregory Ammon and Alexa S Nevins as trustees.
The Ammon Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alexa S Nevins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Ammon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ammon Foundation
How much does The Ammon Foundation give each year?
The Ammon Foundation gave $735K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $785K across 27 grants.
What is The Ammon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ammon Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,235, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ammon Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Ammon Foundation give grants?
The Ammon Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (24%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Whitefish, MT (2 grants).
Does The Ammon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of The Ammon Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ammon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ammon Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Bucknell University ($150,000), Charity Fund Borzhavska Hope ($100,000) and Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Inc ($75,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Ammon Foundation?
The Ammon Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $814K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $768K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ammon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, veterans’ programs, health, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ammon 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 Ammon Foundation's EIN?
The Ammon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6904321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Ammon 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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