The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It reported making 11 grants totaling $53,130 in 2025 to charitable organizations, with its filing stating that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc gave $53K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,130
- -76.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,830
- -49.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $188,078
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2580 S Ocean Blvd Apt 2C6, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 493-1017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Garden House ($14K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 50 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in Arizona (51% of grant dollars), Nebraska (24%), Indiana (15%), and North Carolina (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 598% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2025) to $222K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garden House Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $14,000 |
| Northstar Foundation Omaha, NE | Christmas and College Fund | $13,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church Sun City West, AZ | General Fund | $4,000 |
| SCW Community Fund Sun City West, AZ | Community Fund | $3,000 |
| Making a Kid Smile Chesterton, IN | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Playact Theatre Inc Chesterton, IN | General Fund | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $2,130 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter Michigan City, IN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Hart Pantry Peoria, AZ | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,078 | $5,665 | $64,188 | $53,130 | 11 | $63,130 | $14,647 | $10,555 |
| 2024 | $248,852 | $16,749 | $125,441 | $221,500 | 23 | $121,500 | $11,653 | $12,927 |
| 2023 | $357,544 | $-12,846 | $109,039 | $106,000 | 10 | $107,500 | $16,342 | $19,653 |
| 2022 | $479,429 | $32,867 | $177,554 | $176,054 | 3 | $176,054 | $32,867 | $21,508 |
| 2021 | $624,116 | $83,122 | $89,232 | $86,438 | 3 | $86,438 | $80,530 | $29,483 |
| 2020 | $630,226 | $18,160 | $71,918 | $70,000 | 2 | — | $14,535 | $26,379 |
| 2019 | $683,984 | $152,175 | $71,970 | $70,000 | 2 | — | $32,942 | $28,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes youth education and development, humanitarian aid, student support, community services, and other charitable activities. For example, Northstar Foundation says its mission is to support young men through programming rooted in education, self-discipline, and community service. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Hart Pantry says it provides support services to high school students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $53,130. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $14,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $14,000 to Garden House, $13,000 to Northstar Foundation, and $5,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other grants included $4,000 to First Baptist Church, $3,000 each to SCW Community Fund, Making a Kid Smile, and PlayAct Theatre Inc, and $2,130 to the American Red Cross.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Amato
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Amato
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Amato
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Amato
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger C. Amato
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc gave $53K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $222K across 23 grants.
What is The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,830, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (24%) and Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), Sun City West, AZ (2 grants) and Chesterton, IN (2 grants).
Does The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Garden House ($14,000), Northstar Foundation ($13,000) and Samaritans Purse ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc reported $188K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes youth education and development, humanitarian aid, student support, community services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3963878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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