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Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc

  • Towson, MD
  • Tax-exempt since June 1993
  • EIN: 52-1828472

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$759k (2024)

Expenses
$543k (2024)

Total Assets
$4.98M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$758,948
Expenses
$542,776
Net Income
$216,172
Net Assets
$4,981,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8,018
1.1%
Dividends $195,296
25.7%
Sales of Assets $555,634
73.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $499,217
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $66,000
12.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,981,942
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,981,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) $60,000 $0
Julia S Pierson (Vice Pres.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 3, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$371,067
Expenses
$764,803
Net Income
-$393,736
Net Assets
$4,765,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $306
0.1%
Dividends $235,339
63.4%
Sales of Assets $135,274
36.5%
Other Income $148
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $711,212
93.0%
Compensation of Officers* $66,000
8.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,765,768
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,765,768
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) $60,000 $0
Julia S Pierson (Vice Pres.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,137,892
Expenses
$524,559
Net Income
$613,333
Net Assets
$5,159,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $36
0.0%
Dividends $207,412
18.2%
Sales of Assets $930,444
81.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $470,460
89.7%
Compensation of Officers* $66,000
12.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,159,504
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,159,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) $60,000 $0
Julia S Pierson (Vice Pres.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$734,640
Expenses
$461,972
Net Income
$272,668
Net Assets
$4,546,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $24
0.0%
Dividends $203,449
27.7%
Sales of Assets $531,167
72.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $419,759
90.9%
Compensation of Officers* $66,000
14.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,546,172
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,546,172
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) $60,000 $0
Julia S Pierson (Vice Pres.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$341,177
Expenses
$532,383
Net Income
-$191,206
Net Assets
$4,273,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $51
0.0%
Dividends $185,396
54.3%
Sales of Assets $155,730
45.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $473,847
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $61,000
11.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,273,504
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,273,503
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (Sec./Treas.) $55,000 $0
Julia S Pierson (Vice Pres.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$628,334
Expenses
$532,440
Net Income
$95,894
Net Assets
$4,464,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $147
0.0%
Dividends $220,967
35.2%
Sales of Assets $407,220
64.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $481,574
90.4%
Compensation of Officers* $22,500
4.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,464,710
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,464,710

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$260,313
Expenses
$489,325
Net Income
-$229,012
Net Assets
$4,376,157
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $15
0.0%
Dividends $190,035
73.0%
Sales of Assets $70,263
27.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $441,364
90.2%
Compensation of Officers* $30,000
6.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,376,157
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,376,157

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$574,001
Expenses
$588,459
Net Income
-$14,458
Net Assets
$4,605,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $242,090
42.2%
Sales of Assets $331,898
57.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $550,211
93.5%
Compensation of Officers* $30,000
5.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,605,168
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,605,168

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$224,495
Expenses
$778,813
Net Income
-$554,318
Net Assets
$4,619,624
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $33
0.0%
Dividends $175,936
78.4%
Sales of Assets $48,490
21.6%
Other Income $36
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $745,574
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $30,000
3.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,619,624
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,619,624

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$289,962
Expenses
$625,784
Net Income
-$335,822
Net Assets
$5,173,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $134
0.0%
Dividends $211,307
72.9%
Sales of Assets $78,521
27.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $591,560
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $30,000
4.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,173,941
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,173,941

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$190,575
Expenses
$390,377
Net Income
-$199,802
Net Assets
$5,509,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,772
1.5%
Interest Revenue $1,232
0.6%
Dividends $171,774
90.1%
Sales of Assets $14,797
7.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $352,448
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $30,000
7.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,509,763
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,509,763

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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