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Amelia Foundation

EIN 27-3789587 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MA, CA, NY +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Amelia Foundation based in NY paid 21 grants totaling $120.1K to 20 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $10K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included OPEN TABLE, PROJECT BREAD, and THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,031,401
Giving (latest yr)
$120,100
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
20
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Open Table$10,000
  • Project Bread$10,000
  • The Greater Boston Food Bank$10,000
  • Pasadena Humane$9,200
  • Scenic Hudson$7,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$50,000 · 7 grants
  • California$25,100 · 5 grants
  • New York$25,000 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$15,000 · 3 grants
  • Alaska$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

The Greater Boston Food Bank
Boston, MA
Working to End Hunger Across Eastern Massachusetts by Providing Neighbors IN Need the Healthy Food and Resources They Need to Thrive
$10,000
Open Table
Maynard, MA
To Support the Mission of Providing Food to End Hunger
$10,000
Project Bread
East Boston, MA
To Connect People and Communities IN Massachusetts to Reliable Sources of Food While Advocating for Policies That Make Food More Accessible
$10,000
Scenic Hudson
Poughkeepsie, NY
Supports Mission of Safeguarding Hudson Valley Landscapes
$7,000
Pasadena Humane
Pasadena, CA
To Support Compassionate and Caring Community for All Animals
$6,700
Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
To Acquire Equipment and Gear That Increases Department-wide Safety and Efficiency
$6,700
California Comm Fdtn-wildfire Recovery Fd
Los Angeles, CA
To Support Intermediate and Long-term Recovery Efforts for Major California Wildfires As Well As Preparedness Efforts
$6,700
Earthjustice
New York, NY
To Support the Fight for a Clean Environment
$5,000
Baypath Humane Society
Hopkinton, MA
To Support Connecting Oeople and Animals to Build a Compassionate Community
$5,000
Women's Lunch Place
Boston, MA
To Support the Development of Self-sustaining Skills for Women Experiencing Hunger, Homelessness, and Poverty
$5,000
Stow Food Pantry
Stow, MA
To Support Clients Through Times of Food Insecurity by Providing Food and Personal Items
$5,000
A Better Chance of Andover
Andover, MA
To Substantially Increase the Number of Well-educated Young People of Color Prepared to Assume Positions of Responsibility and Leadership IN American Society
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Amelia Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Amelia Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $120.1K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $10K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include OPEN TABLE, PROJECT BREAD, THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Amelia Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Amelia Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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