Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant

Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kathryn Ames Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: August 24, 2025

Summary

The Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Israel, focusing on social welfare, religious pluralism, social justice, and education. Established in 1993, the Foundation honors its founder's legacy by empowering disadvantaged groups and promoting equality. 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.

Overview

Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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