Channel 7 Foundation Inc
Channel 7 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Bay Village, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Channel 7 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Channel 7 Foundation Inc gave $484K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Florida. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $483,500
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,340
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $222,383
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% 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 Channel 7 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 79Th Street Cswy, North Bay Vlg, FL 33141-4104
Phone: (305) 795-2662
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Channel 7 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($150K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 58 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (45%), Georgia (31%), Massachusetts (22%), Tennessee (1%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Channel 7 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $335K (2022) to $484K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Tampa, GA | Msabc Boston | $125,000 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge Inc Miami Gardens, FL | 23 Dolphins Challenge Cancer | $100,000 |
| Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc East Boston, MA | Support Entity's Programs | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Tampa, GA | Gus Machado Donation | $25,000 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support Entity's Programs | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Southern Florida Miami, FL | Adopt a Wish Donation | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Big Futures Project | $12,500 |
| American Heart Association Fort Lauderdale, FL | '23 Broward Heart Walk | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | Gala Donation | $10,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Miami, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,383 | $500,055 | $504,665 | $483,500 | 25 | $503,765 | — | $15,057 |
| 2023 | $226,993 | $500,247 | $421,916 | $402,000 | 16 | $421,909 | $247 | $5,706 |
| 2022 | $148,662 | $500,642 | $351,980 | $335,200 | 17 | $351,808 | $470 | $5,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Channel 7 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including cancer research and patient support, hunger prevention, heart health, youth philanthropy, and access to shoes and clothing. These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation. For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support; Project Bread describes its work as combining direct service, research, advocacy, and community engagement to prevent hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $483,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $125,000 to the American Cancer Society, $100,000 to Dolphins Cycling Challenge Inc, and $100,000 to Project Bread–The Walk for Hunger Inc. Other grants included $20,000 to the Museum of Discovery and Science, $15,000 to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, and $12,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew L Ansin and James L Ansin as co-presidents, and Robin Reiter-Faragalli as secretary.
Channel 7 Foundation Inc is led by Andrew L. Ansin, Co-President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew L. Ansin
Co-President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. Ansin
Co-President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Reiter-Faragalli
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Channel 7 Foundation Inc
How much does Channel 7 Foundation Inc give each year?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc gave $484K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 16 grants.
What is Channel 7 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,340, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Channel 7 Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Channel 7 Foundation Inc give grants?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (31%) and Massachusetts (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), Tampa, GA (2 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Channel 7 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Channel 7 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Entity's Programs" (4 grants) and "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Channel 7 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($150,000 across 2 grants), Dolphins Cycling Challenge Inc ($100,000) and Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Channel 7 Foundation Inc?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc reported $222K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $504K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Channel 7 Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including cancer research and patient support, hunger prevention, heart health, youth philanthropy, and access to shoes and clothing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Channel 7 Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Channel 7 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Channel 7 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1501715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Channel 7 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 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Channel 7 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/channel-7-foundation-inc-morg_ecedec20088d4e97ad148857969322f5
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