Anne F Forbes Family Foundation
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brandon, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $11K.
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne F Forbes Family Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $101,000
- +220.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,200
- +541.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,625
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Anne F Forbes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The J C Ferrer Education Fund ($51K). Together the top 5 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Anne F Forbes Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 206% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $101K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The J C Ferrer Education Fund Southampton, NY | General | $50,500 |
| Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts Edgecomb, ME | General | $12,625 |
| Saranac Art Projects Spokane, WA | General | $12,625 |
| Florida United Methodist Child Home Deltona, FL | General | $12,625 |
| Studio Potter Northampton, MA | General | $12,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $25,929 | $113,923 | $101,000 | 5 | $101,000 | $11,337 | — |
| 2022 | $88,580 | $12,375 | $47,383 | $31,500 | 10 | $31,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $123,796 | $15,413 | $46,804 | $31,500 | 10 | $31,500 | $109 | $373 |
| 2020 | $158,139 | $7,473 | $49,949 | $33,000 | 10 | — | — | $10,597 |
| 2019 | $200,816 | $25,823 | $49,717 | $36,000 | 11 | — | $12,106 | $13,003 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael F. Nappa
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2019) → $4K (2023)
Robert A. Nappa
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2019) → $4K (2023)
Lou Ann Lanier CPA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anne F. Forbes (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bernice H. Black (2019–2020) — Trustee & Foundation Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $4K, to Michael F Nappa (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Anne F Forbes Family Foundation
How much does Anne F Forbes Family Foundation give each year?
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $32K across 10 grants.
What is Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,625, and its average grant was $20,200, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anne F Forbes Family Foundation give grants?
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (13%) and Washington (13%).
Does Anne F Forbes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The J C Ferrer Education Fund ($50,500), Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts ($12,625) and Saranac Art Projects ($12,625), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's EIN?
Anne F Forbes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7195615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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