AMES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $10K · expenses $28K · assets $217K
- EIN
- 13-6123016
- Address
- LIPSKY GOODKIN-120 W 45 ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036-0000
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1958
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Ames Scharf | MANAGER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steven Ames (former) | MANAGER | 2010-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANET AMES SCHARF | MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANET AMES SCHARF | MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANET AMES SCHARF | MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANET AMES SCHARF | MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN AMES | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 1 contractor · $2K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,750 |
2023 · 1 contractor · $2K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,750 |
2022 · 1 contractor · $2K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,500 |
2021 · 2 contractors · $7K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | GREENWICH, CT | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $3,933 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $3,000 |
2020 · 2 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | GREENWICH, CT | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $3,188 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
2019 · 2 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SCARSDALE, NY | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $3,044 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
2018 · 2 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SCARSDALE, NY | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $2,967 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
2017 · 2 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SCARSDALE, NY | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $3,112 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
2016 · 3 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELPOINTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SCARSDALE, NY | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $2,793 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
| YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR | WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL SERVICES | $368 |
2014 · 3 contractors · $7K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP | WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL | $3,225 |
| RD TUNICK & CO | SCARSDALE, NY | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $2,754 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK, NY | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
2013 · 2 contractors · $4K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| RD TUNICK & CO | SCARSDALE | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $2,569 |
| LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC | NEW YORK | ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES | $1,250 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 8 grants to organizations · $23K
2023 · 8 grants to organizations · $22K
2022 · 9 grants to organizations · $19K
2021 · 11 grants to organizations · $21K
2020 · 11 grants to organizations · $20K
2019 · 11 grants to organizations · $14K
2018 · 12 grants to organizations · $16K
2017 · 14 grants to organizations · $15K
2016 · 11 grants to organizations · $15K
2014 · 13 grants to organizations · $9K
2013 · 10 grants to organizations · $7K
2012 · 18 grants to organizations · $12K
2011 · 14 grants to organizations · $10K · 1 returned · -$250
2010 · 18 grants to organizations · $11K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $9,837 | $27,864 | $217,436 | $216,436 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $16,319 | $32,699 | $235,463 | $234,463 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $138,417 | $23,720 | $251,843 | $250,843 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,052 | $27,661 | $137,146 | $136,146 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $8,630 | $25,015 | $150,755 | $150,755 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $6,103 | $18,956 | $168,390 | $167,140 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$7,917 | $20,536 | $179,993 | $179,993 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $15,563 | $20,993 | $208,446 | $208,446 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$402 | $21,212 | $213,876 | $213,876 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,783 | $17,275 | $253,087 | $253,087 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $46,560 | $11,042 | $268,579 | $268,579 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,484 | $15,620 | $233,061 | $233,061 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,565 | $13,623 | $244,197 | $244,197 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $37,542 | $15,079 | $246,255 | $246,255 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| SHOLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | RI | Not reported | $13,380 | $10,202 | Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
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| GORDON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | CA | T31 | $5,364 | $46,982 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HOPPING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MO | Not reported | $6,656 | $0 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ESCOBAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | OK | T20 | $5,366 | $9,676 | President/TR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MCELEVEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | OR | T22 | $11,025 | $21,800 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MCFAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MO | T20 | $6,446 | $16,536 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SONERHOLM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | OR | T22 | $11,629 | $9,452 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SZE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MA | T20 | $7,799 | $14,273 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| EL PUENTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | CA | P60 | $6,435 | $10,882 | Secretary | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ESPERANZA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $5,250 | $2,619 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| GANDHI VORA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NJ | Not reported | $5,501 | $30,902 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| BABER STRUNK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MS | T30 | $10,000 | $3 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| DALE J WERNIG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MO | Not reported | $8,841 | $80,603 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| NORRIS FAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TR | FL | T20 | $19,381 | $20,789 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| JOHN A MCMULLEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | VT | T20 | $8,174 | $8,170 | OFFICER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MAHONEY FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $14,999 | $25 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SUSAN E SIMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MA | T20 | $5,154 | $185,448 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LESLIE B WATSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | AL | Not reported | $9,572 | $3,935 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT & TREAS | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| BETTY LOU YOUNT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | PA | Not reported | $11,334 | $2,120,285 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| UFCW LOCAL 881 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | IL | P60 | $19,377 | $10,401 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $27,864 spent · pay $0 · grants $22,924 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $22,924 | 82.3% | |
| Other expenses | $3,165 | 11.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,750 | 6.3% | |
| Taxes | $25 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $27,864 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $32,699 spent · pay $0 · grants $22,050 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $22,050 | 67.4% | |
| Taxes | $5,771 | 17.6% | |
| Other expenses | $3,128 | 9.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,750 | 5.4% | |
| Total | $32,699 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $23,720 spent · pay $0 · grants $18,800 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $18,800 | 79.3% | |
| Other expenses | $3,082 | 13.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,500 | 6.3% | |
| Taxes | $338 | 1.4% | |
| Total | $23,720 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $27,661 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,625 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,625 | 74.6% | |
| Other expenses | $4,034 | 14.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,000 | 10.8% | |
| Interest | $2 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $27,661 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $25,015 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,000 | 80.0% | |
| Other expenses | $3,602 | 14.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 5.0% | |
| Taxes | $163 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $25,015 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $18,956 spent · pay $0 · grants $14,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,500 | 76.5% | |
| Other expenses | $3,071 | 16.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 6.6% | |
| Taxes | $135 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $18,956 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $20,536 spent · pay $0 · grants $16,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $16,100 | 78.4% | |
| Other expenses | $2,992 | 14.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 6.1% | |
| Taxes | $194 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $20,536 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $20,993 spent · pay $0 · grants $15,450 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,450 | 73.6% | |
| Other expenses | $4,137 | 19.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 6.0% | |
| Taxes | $156 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $20,993 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $21,212 spent · pay $0 · grants $14,600 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,600 | 68.8% | |
| Other expenses | $4,892 | 23.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 5.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $368 | 1.7% | |
| Taxes | $102 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $21,212 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $17,275 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,100 | 52.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,225 | 18.7% | |
| Other expenses | $2,828 | 16.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 7.2% | |
| Taxes | $872 | 5.0% | |
| Total | $17,275 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $11,042 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,950 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,950 | 62.9% | |
| Other expenses | $2,579 | 23.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 11.3% | |
| Taxes | $263 | 2.4% | |
| Total | $11,042 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $15,620 spent · pay $0 · grants $12,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,100 | 77.5% | |
| Other expenses | $2,155 | 13.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 8.0% | |
| Taxes | $115 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $15,620 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $13,623 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,010 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,010 | 73.5% | |
| Other expenses | $1,891 | 13.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 9.2% | |
| Taxes | $472 | 3.5% | |
| Total | $13,623 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990PF · $15,079 spent · pay $0 · grants $11,200 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,200 | 74.3% | |
| Other expenses | $2,461 | 16.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,250 | 8.3% | |
| Taxes | $168 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $15,079 | 100% |