Ancetre Foundation Inc
Ancetre Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing causes including access to clean water, child welfare, religious activity, and public policy.
Ancetre Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ancetre Foundation Inc gave $64K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,265
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,355
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $4,631
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ancetre Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3550 S Ocean Boulevard 5C, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 855-2329
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ancetre Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Water ($27K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Maryland received 42% of grant dollars, Ohio 13%, California 13%, Virginia 11%, and Florida 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ancetre Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $223K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Water Hagerstown, MD | To bring clean and safe water to people around the world. | $27,200 |
| Ancient Paths Inc Olmsted Falls, OH | We strive to give voice to the song of the abandoned, the cry of the outcast, and the silence of the forgotten through creativity, healing, education and compassionate action. We imagine a world where artists change the way we see others, as well and the way we see ourselves. | $8,400 |
| Transform our World San Jose, CA | We are building a global community of world changers who are partnering with God and each other to bring transformation. | $8,200 |
| Jesus Image Church Lake Mary, FL | Jesus Image exists to bring Jesus to the world, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We want this reality to permeate our hearts and lives as we love Him. Jesus Image is reaching the nations with Jesus Image Church, Jesus School, and Jesus Image Events. Millions have joined us from around the world to be a part of our live-streamed meetings and worship. | $5,000 |
| Many Hopes Inc New York, NY | To support the rescue of children from the corruption and poverty that exploits them in Kenya. | $5,000 |
| CPAC Foundation Alexandria, VA | Seeks to preserve and protect the values of life, liberty and property for every American | $5,000 |
| RUN Ministries Virginia Beach, VA | To support the passion for global holistic transformation to rescue people from slavery. | $2,000 |
| The Church of Bethesda by the Sea Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To share the love and message of Jesus Christ with Palm Beach and the world. | $1,000 |
| First Things New York, NY | To advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach for Christ Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To share the love and message of Jesus Christ with Palm Beach and the world. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,631 | $67,500 | $67,630 | $64,265 | 12 | $65,922 | $554 |
| 2023 | $4,761 | $53,500 | $61,435 | $57,300 | 9 | $58,855 | $587 |
| 2022 | $12,696 | $50,000 | $83,989 | $79,847 | 17 | $79,847 | $625 |
| 2021 | $46,685 | $268,000 | $227,029 | $223,457 | 16 | $223,457 | $2,299 |
| 2020 | $5,714 | $100,000 | $98,673 | $94,710 | 7 | — | $281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ancetre Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $554 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Many Hopes Inc says it rescues children from oppression and raises them to become adults equipped to pursue justice for others. Palm Beach for Christ Inc says its mission is to share the love and message of Jesus Christ with Palm Beach and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $64,265. Grants ranged from $465 to $27,200, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable recipients included Charity Water ($27,200), Ancient Paths Inc ($8,400), Transform our World ($8,200), Jesus Image Church ($5,000), Many Hopes Inc ($5,000), and CPAC Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Wilkerson as president and Scott Harrison and David Wilkerson as directors.
Ancetre Foundation Inc is led by Michael Wilkerson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Wilkerson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Wilkerson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Woolsey (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ancetre Foundation Inc
How much does Ancetre Foundation Inc give each year?
Ancetre Foundation Inc gave $64K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 9 grants.
What is Ancetre Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ancetre Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,355, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ancetre Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ancetre Foundation Inc give grants?
Ancetre Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does Ancetre Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ancetre Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ancetre Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ancetre Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Charity Water ($27,200), Ancient Paths Inc ($8,400) and Transform our World ($8,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ancetre Foundation Inc?
Ancetre Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $554 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ancetre Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Many Hopes Inc says it rescues children from oppression and raises them to become adults equipped to pursue justice for others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ancetre Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ancetre Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ancetre Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1571555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ancetre Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ancetre Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ancetre-foundation-inc-morg_f2d1c4d2281d4687abd575f1032725c4
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