The Peter Amstein Foundation
The Peter Amstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $116K.
The Peter Amstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter Amstein Foundation gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,135,109
- +2095.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,567,555
- +2095.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,567,555
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Peter Amstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($3.1M). Together the top 2 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Peter Amstein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2118% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2021) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Trustto Support the Trust in Its Charitable Purpose. | $3,091,375 |
| Telecommunications History Group Denver, CO | To Support the Organization in Its Charitable Purpose. | $43,734 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $131,745 | $3,154,796 | $3,135,109 | 2 | $3,135,109 | $116,228 | $70,239 |
| 2024 | $1,971,768 | $100,825 | $169,750 | $142,768 | 2 | $142,768 | $78,553 | $141,239 |
| 2023 | $2,040,693 | $90,266 | $151,582 | $122,625 | 2 | $122,625 | $71,002 | $124,829 |
| 2022 | $2,102,009 | $156,721 | $177,735 | $141,320 | 2 | $141,320 | $131,843 | $130,269 |
| 2021 | $2,123,023 | $327,248 | $138,392 | $110,610 | 2 | — | $302,776 | $134,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter Amstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peter Amstein Foundation is led by Peter Amstein, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Amstein
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cathy Boyce
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Amstein
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Peter Amstein Foundation
How much does The Peter Amstein Foundation give each year?
The Peter Amstein Foundation gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 2 grants.
Where does The Peter Amstein Foundation operate?
The Peter Amstein Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Massachusetts.
How much is The Peter Amstein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Peter Amstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Peter Amstein Foundation's EIN?
The Peter Amstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2164797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Peter Amstein Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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