Ehlers Family Foundation Inc
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Belleair, Florida. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ehlers Family Foundation Inc gave $756K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $76K), top state New Jersey. 80% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $755,945
- +702.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $75,595
- +542.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (33% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ehlers Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Palm Terrace 705, Belleair, FL 33756
Phone: (239) 595-2348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ehlers Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $756K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 48 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Jersey (33%), Maryland (33%), and Florida (31%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Pennsylvania (1%) and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ehlers Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 10% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 170% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2022). 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 2018 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $756K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Edison, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System Naples, FL | Charitable Contribution | $232,345 |
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Morton Plant Mease Foundation Clearwater, FL | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Naples, FL | Charitable Contribution | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $180,358 | $764,881 | $755,945 | 10 | $761,946 | $179,912 | $18,383 |
| 2021 | $584,523 | $6,410 | $97,551 | $94,200 | 8 | $96,673 | $3,480 | $38,195 |
| 2020 | $675,664 | $44,041 | $27,890 | $23,885 | 7 | — | $43,659 | $38,709 |
| 2019 | $659,513 | $18,665 | $283,975 | $279,500 | 12 | — | $18,123 | $43,370 |
| 2018 | $924,823 | $19,604 | $30,107 | $25,950 | 11 | — | $19,063 | $51,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ehlers Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including healthcare-related organizations, colleges, and other nonprofits. For example, NCH Healthcare System describes its mission as “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $755,945. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation, $250,000 to Johns Hopkins-Wilmer Eye Institute, and $232,345 to NCH Healthcare System. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Grove City College, Hillsdale College, the Aspen Institute, and Young America’s Foundation; $2,500 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation; $1,000 to Morton Plant Mease Foundation; and $100 to Collier Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Herbert E Ehlers as president and director; Mary A Ehlers as vice president and director; Scott D Ehlers as treasurer and director; and Ashley Ehlers Nam as secretary and director.
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc is led by Herbert E. Ehlers, President & Director on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Herbert E. Ehlers
President & Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Ehlers Nam
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Mary A. Ehlers
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Scott D. Ehlers
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2022. "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 Ehlers Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ehlers Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc gave $756K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $94K across 8 grants.
What is Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $75,595, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ehlers Family Foundation Inc that year got $94K on average.
Where does Ehlers Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Florida (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Who are Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation ($250,000), Johns Hopkins-Wilmer Eye Institute ($250,000) and NCH Healthcare System ($232,345), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Ehlers Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including healthcare-related organizations, colleges, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ehlers Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ehlers Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Ehlers Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3683666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2022.
Does Ehlers Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 12, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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Grantable. (2026). Ehlers Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ehlers-family-foundation-inc-morg_4c8580272982420f839414add89bf956
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