The Shelby and Wanda Amos
The Shelby and Wanda Amos is a private foundation, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K.
The Shelby and Wanda Amos at a glance
In short: The Shelby and Wanda Amos gave $37K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,500
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,125
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $49,504
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Shelby and Wanda Amos funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Piedmont Columbus Regional ($18K). Together the top 4 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shelby and Wanda Amos gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $208K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Columbus, GA | Public Charity | $17,500 |
| Dancing Stars Alzheimer's Assoc Atlanta, GA | Public Charity | $17,000 |
| Hughston Foundation Columbus, GA | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Columbus, GA | Public Charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,504 | $300,000 | $322,015 | $36,500 | 4 | $19,500 | — |
| 2024 | $71,519 | $150,000 | $239,014 | $70,200 | 4 | $70,200 | — |
| 2023 | $160,533 | $420,768 | $276,997 | $207,500 | 7 | $207,500 | — |
| 2022 | $16,762 | $65,000 | $65,583 | $64,700 | 22 | $64,700 | — |
| 2021 | $17,345 | $100,000 | $84,359 | $83,500 | 19 | $83,500 | — |
| 2020 | $1,704 | $10,000 | $11,090 | $11,000 | 11 | — | $119 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shelby and Wanda Amos's only listed officer is Wanda J. Amos, Executive Di since 2025 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wanda J. Amos
Executive Di
Secretary → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Shelby Amos II (2020–2022) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Shelby and Wanda Amos
How much does The Shelby and Wanda Amos give each year?
The Shelby and Wanda Amos gave $37K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is The Shelby and Wanda Amos's typical grant size?
The Shelby and Wanda Amos's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $9,125, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shelby and Wanda Amos give grants?
The Shelby and Wanda Amos gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (3 grants).
Does The Shelby and Wanda Amos give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Shelby and Wanda Amos's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (4 grants).
How large is The Shelby and Wanda Amos?
The Shelby and Wanda Amos reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is The Shelby and Wanda Amos's EIN?
The Shelby and Wanda Amos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5801944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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