J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation
The J&S Ansbacher Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida, established in 1986. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes through grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$204K
+25.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+25.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Jewish charities and religious organizations
- Urban youth support
- University promotions and scholarships
- Synagogue support
- Swimming lessons for children
- Nursing homes for the needy
- Education
- Human services
- Religion-related initiatives
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding primarily in:
- Florida (particularly Jacksonville area)
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total assets: $2,934,522–$2,960,371
- Total revenues: $97,454
- Total expenses: $206,139
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,960,371 | $2,934,522 | $3,045,985 |
| Revenue | $275,091 | $97,454 | $315,769 |
| Expenses | $248,134 | $206,139 | $279,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $204,000 | $163,000 | $233,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $150,825 | $76,164 | $159,417 |
| Distributable Amount | $193,114 | $175,734 | $206,564 |
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
91 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
Officers and directors associated with the foundation include:
- Donna Helming (President, Director)
- Brian Ansbacher (Director)
- Michele Cohen (Director)
The foundation is connected to the Ansbacher family legacy, including Lewis "Lukie" Ansbacher (1928–2004), a prominent Jacksonville attorney and real property law expert who was active in community service.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA HELMING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BRIAN ANSBACHER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHELE COHEN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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