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AMK Charitable Foundation

Annual Giving
$6.7M
Grant Range
$10K - $5.0M

AMK Charitable Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $6.7 million (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: $10,000 - $5,000,000
  • Median Grant: $50,000
  • Geographic Focus: International (primarily Egypt, Bolivia, and U.S.-based Coptic organizations)

Contact Details

Mailing Address: 411 E Bonneville Ave, Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV 89101

President's Address: 15 Vela Way, Edgewater, NJ 07020

Phone: (917) 686-0441

Contact Person: Ashraf Boutros, President

Note: This foundation does not have a public website or email address listed.

Overview

The AMK Charitable Foundation was established in 2014 and has grown rapidly to become one of the larger private foundations in Las Vegas. With total assets of $155 million as of 2023, the foundation distributed $6.7 million in grants that year. The foundation is led by President Ashraf Boutros and Vice President Dalia Guindi, both serving in unpaid volunteer roles. The foundation's mission centers on supporting Coptic Orthodox Christian communities and humanitarian work, with a strong focus on alleviating suffering among needy Coptic populations in Egypt, supporting vulnerable children and orphans, and providing education, nutrition, and medical assistance to underserved communities in Egypt and Bolivia. The foundation operates with minimal overhead, directing over 95% of its expenses to charitable disbursements. In 2023, the foundation made 9 grants ranging from $10,000 to nearly $5 million.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates through direct grantmaking without formal program structures. Grant amounts in 2023 included:

  • Major Grants: $1 million - $5 million (for large-scale humanitarian programs)
  • Substantial Grants: $100,000 - $1 million (for significant program support)
  • Standard Grants: $50,000 - $100,000 (for general operating support)
  • Small Grants: $10,000 - $50,000 (for specific projects or smaller organizations)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through written requests.

Priority Areas

The foundation prioritizes funding for:

  • Coptic Orthodox Christian Organizations: Churches, monasteries, and religious institutions serving Coptic communities
  • Humanitarian Work in Egypt: Programs addressing poverty, education, and healthcare for underprivileged and marginalized Coptic populations
  • Child Welfare: Organizations supporting orphans and vulnerable children, particularly in Egypt
  • International Development: Education, nutrition, and medical assistance programs in Bolivia and other underserved regions
  • Religious Engagement: Faith development and religious education programs within Coptic Orthodox communities
  • Social Services: Organizations helping poor and marginalized people develop their potential and improve community conditions

What They Don't Fund

The foundation's Form 990 filings indicate restrictions are minimal, but the funding pattern shows:

  • The foundation exclusively or primarily supports organizations with connections to Coptic Orthodox Christianity
  • Based on grant history, secular organizations without religious affiliation are unlikely to receive funding
  • The foundation does not appear to fund capital campaigns, endowments, or multi-year commitments

Governance and Leadership

Ashraf Boutros, President (1 hour/week, unpaid): Serves as the primary trustee and decision-maker for the foundation. Based in Edgewater, NJ, Mr. Boutros oversees all grantmaking decisions and foundation operations.

Dalia Guindi, Vice President (1 hour/week, unpaid): Serves as a trustee alongside the president, assisting in foundation governance and grantmaking decisions.

The foundation operates with an entirely volunteer leadership structure with no paid staff or employee compensation. This minimal overhead model ensures that nearly all foundation resources are directed to charitable purposes.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The AMK Charitable Foundation does not have a formal public application process or online portal. According to information from Grantmakers.io, the foundation states that "any person may write to the foundation to be considered" for funding.

To request consideration for a grant:

  1. Submit a written request to the foundation's mailing address:

    • AMK Charitable Foundation
    • 411 E Bonneville Ave, Suite 400
    • Las Vegas, NV 89101

  2. Alternative contact: You may also reach out to President Ashraf Boutros directly at (917) 686-0441

  3. No formal deadlines: The foundation operates on a rolling basis with no stated application deadlines

  4. No restrictions listed: The foundation does not publicly state eligibility restrictions, though funding history shows a clear preference for Coptic Orthodox organizations

Decision Timeline

The foundation does not publish information about decision timelines. Given the small board structure (two trustees) and minimal administrative overhead, decisions may be made relatively quickly, but no specific timeframes are available.

Success Rates

Success rate data is not publicly available. In 2023, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $6.7 million, suggesting a selective grantmaking approach focused on substantial awards to a limited number of organizations.

Reapplication Policy

No information is available regarding reapplication policies or restrictions for unsuccessful applicants. Based on the foundation's grant history showing repeat funding to certain organizations, successful grantees may receive ongoing support.

Application Success Factors

Based on analysis of the foundation's grant history and funding patterns:

  • Strong Coptic Orthodox Connection: The overwhelming majority of grants support Coptic Orthodox organizations or programs serving Coptic communities. Organizations with clear ties to the Coptic Orthodox Church have the strongest likelihood of funding consideration.

  • Focus on Egyptian Communities: The foundation shows particular interest in programs addressing the needs of needy and marginalized Coptic populations in Egypt. Organizations working directly in Egypt or supporting Egyptian communities are well-aligned with foundation priorities.

  • Child Welfare and Vulnerable Populations: Recent grants to organizations like The Littlest Lamb (empowering Egyptian children) and Love & Hope Bolivia demonstrate interest in programs serving orphans, vulnerable children, and underprivileged populations.

  • Substantial Program Scale: Grant amounts ranging from $50,000 to nearly $5 million suggest the foundation prefers funding organizations with significant programmatic reach and capacity for large-scale impact.

  • Religious and Humanitarian Balance: Successful grants support both explicitly religious purposes (churches, monasteries, faith development) and humanitarian services (education, nutrition, medical assistance), often within the same organization.

  • Established Organizations: The foundation's largest grants go to established organizations with clear missions and operational capacity, such as Bless USA ($4.97 million for raising awareness about needy Copts in Egypt) and Love & Hope Bolivia ($1.45 million for education, nutrition, and medical assistance).

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • This foundation operates primarily within the Coptic Orthodox Christian community - if your organization does not have clear ties to Coptic Orthodox Christianity or serve Coptic communities, funding is unlikely
  • No formal application process exists - be prepared to make a compelling case through a written request without standardized forms or guidelines
  • The foundation makes few but substantial grants - with only 9 grants made in 2023, competition is likely intense, but successful applicants can receive significant funding
  • Direct outreach to foundation leadership may be necessary - with no website or formal communications infrastructure, building a relationship with President Ashraf Boutros may be important for funding consideration
  • Geographic focus on Egypt and Bolivia - organizations working in these regions, particularly serving vulnerable children and marginalized communities, align well with foundation priorities
  • Demonstrate capacity for scale - with a median grant of $50,000 and grants reaching into the millions, the foundation appears to favor organizations that can effectively deploy substantial resources
  • Religious and humanitarian missions are not mutually exclusive - the foundation supports organizations that combine faith-based engagement with tangible humanitarian services

References

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