Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It reported 12 grants totaling $40,600 in 2025, supporting organizations including schools and colleges, cultural institutions, and environmental organizations.
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac at a glance
In short: Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac gave $41K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,600
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,383
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $553,486
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a written letter that includes the full financial purpose of the gift. It also states that awards should not exceed $5,000 in a fiscal year. The 2025 filing lists two grants of $10,000, so the 2023 restriction does not match all reported 2025 awards.
- Review Cycle
- None was stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None was stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ansonia Foundation Co Jeffrey C St
Mailing address: 225 Estuary Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (203) 266-2932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hathaway Brown School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (47%), Ohio (25%), Massachusetts (12%), New York (9%), and Florida (7%). The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it favors Northeast institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Parish New Canaan, CT | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy Marion, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| McKee Botanical Garden Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Yale Cancer Center New Haven, CT | General Operating | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Library New Caanan, CT | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | General Operating | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $553,486 | $63,133 | $53,552 | $40,600 | 12 | $45,746 | $56,378 | $33,824 |
| 2024 | $543,856 | $68,127 | $45,733 | $33,600 | 12 | $38,849 | $61,815 | $32,041 |
| 2023 | $521,199 | $53,712 | $43,730 | $31,600 | 11 | $36,938 | $47,882 | $29,676 |
| 2022 | $511,803 | $61,026 | $42,735 | $30,100 | 14 | $35,191 | $54,233 | $32,854 |
| 2021 | $490,647 | $47,099 | $40,071 | $26,500 | 15 | — | $39,341 | $34,812 |
| 2020 | $485,764 | $24,081 | $40,665 | $28,675 | 18 | — | $17,220 | $29,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education; Tabor Academy says it aims to inspire lifelong learning and foster care for others and committed citizenship. Save the Sound describes its mission as protecting and improving the Long Island Sound region’s land, air, and water, while Indian River Land Trust says it works to protect and preserve waterways, open spaces, and green places in Indian River County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $40,600. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. All listed grants were for general operating support. The largest awards were $10,000 each to Hathaway Brown School and Trinity College, followed by $5,000 each to St Mark’s Parish and Tabor Academy. Other 2025 recipients included McKee Botanical Garden ($2,500), Vassar College ($2,000), Yale Cancer Center ($2,000), New Canaan Library ($1,000), Save the Sound ($1,000), ACLU Foundation ($1,000), Metropolitan Museum of Art ($600), and Indian River Land Trust ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey C. Sturgess as president.
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac is led by Jeffrey C. Sturgess, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey C. Sturgess
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac
How much does Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac give each year?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac gave $41K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 12 grants.
What is Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's typical grant size?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,383, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac give grants?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's top state is Connecticut, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (25%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (2 grants), Vero Beach, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's largest grantees?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's largest 2025 grantees include Hathaway Brown School ($10,000), Trinity College ($10,000) and St Mark's Parish ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac reported $553K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a written letter that includes the full financial purpose of the gift. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's EIN?
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6033969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac down — hundreds of funders to go?