Channel 7 Foundation Inc
Channel 7 Foundation Inc is a private corporate foundation established in June 2021. It operates as the charitable giving arm of Channel 7 (WSVN 7News) in Miami, serving the South Florida and Boston communities. The foundation is based in Miami Beach, Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$222K
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$484K
+20.3% YoY
Grant Count
25
+56.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-23.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the lives of youth and families, primarily in the South Florida and Boston communities, through support of not-for-profit charitable organizations.
Key funding areas include:
- Education and youth enrichment
- Social and economic mobility
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The Channel 7 Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation supports community-based organizations that are pre-selected by the Trustees and their Advisors. This is an invite-only funding opportunity.
Grant Range
$8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- South Florida: Miami-Dade and Broward counties
- Boston area
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $227,000
- Total giving: $402,000
- Giving rate: Greater than 100% of assets
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total assets: $149,000
- Total giving: $335,000
- Number of grants: 17
- Median grant: $5,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $222,383 | $226,993 | $148,662 |
| Revenue | $500,055 | $500,247 | $500,642 |
| Expenses | $504,665 | $421,916 | $351,980 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $503,765 | $421,909 | $351,808 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $247 | $470 |
| Distributable Amount | $15,057 | $5,706 | $5,223 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees:
- Andrew Ansin – CEO of Sunbeam Television Corporation
- James Ansin – Co-President of Sunbeam Television Corporation
- Robin Reiter-Faragalli – Secretary/Treasurer of the Foundation; described as a respected family/foundation advisor
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW L ANSIN | CO-PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| JAMES L ANSIN | CO-PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| ROBIN REITER-FARAGALLI | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting community initiatives, including:
Support for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, which held its 15th annual event
Donations to assist North Bay Village residents of a condo deemed unsafe
Support for the Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk at loanDepot Park
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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