Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Organization must be operated so that it does not discriminate in the provision of services based upon race, religious affiliation, or ethnic or national origin.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Organization must work for charitable purposes in Israel.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The Foundation does not give to medical research, disease prevention or capital projects.
- Not eligible: Grant/Funding Type Not Funded:
- Not eligible: Individuals Special Events/Benefit dinners
- Not eligible: Advertising/Publications
- Not eligible: Impermissible lobbying, legislative or political activities
Overview
The Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Israel, focusing on social welfare, religious pluralism, social justice, and education. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 and are awarded on a one-time basis. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) compliant and operate without discrimination. Preference is given to innovative projects that maximize resources and systemic improvement.
The Kathryn Ames Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation formed in 1993 under the will of Kathryn Ames. Mrs. Ames left her legacy in honor of her parents Max Freedland and Ida Freedland in order to benefit organizations located in Israel that are working for charitable and benevolent purposes.
The Foundation has been supporting charitable organizations in Israel for more than twenty years. On this site, you will be able to find out about our guidelines, our application procedures, and our recent grantees.
Areas of Interest
The Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of a pluralistic public space and the empowerment of disadvantaged groups. Consideration is given to projects that enhance tolerance and equality of opportunity.
The foundation makes grants to qualified charitable organizations that address the following areas of interest:
- Social and Economic Welfare
- Religious and Ethnic Pluralism
- Social Justice
- Education
- Size and duration of grant
The average grant is between $5,000 and $15,000. Grants are usually awarded on a one-time basis. Grantees should not assume that approval of grant implies commitment to ongoing future support.
Eligibility
Organization must work for charitable purposes in Israel.Organization must be operated so that it does not discriminate in the provision of services based upon race, religious affiliation, or ethnic or national origin.Organization must have an exempt status under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Ineligibility
The Foundation does not give to medical research, disease prevention or capital projects.Grant/Funding Type Not Funded:
- Individuals Special Events/Benefit dinners
- Advertising/Publications
- Impermissible lobbying, legislative or political activities
What The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 29
- Total given
- $467K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $7,000–$50K
- By dollars: New York 50%, Pennsylvania 19%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Teaneck, NJ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Friends of Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism · Beverly Hills, CA
Pluralism
$50K
New Israel Fund · Philadelphia, PA
Pluralism
$35K
Friends of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism · Chevy Chase, MD
Pluralism
$20K
PEF Israel Endowment Funds · New York, NY
Abused Women
$20K
American Friends of Ogen · University Heights, OH
Emergency Relief
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Social justice
- Education
- Religious
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