J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation

JACKSONVILLE, FL EIN: 59-2610694

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

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+25.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Florida $850K (90%)

Virginia $30K (3%)

California $24K (2%)

District of Columbia $17K (2%)

Maryland $13K (1%)

Massachusetts $10K (1%)

Colorado $8K (1%)

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Virginia

Cities

BelmontBethesdaGainesvilleJacksonvilleJacksonville BeachLos AngelesPalm Beach GardensRestonSt AugustineSteamboat SpringsWashingtonWoodbridge

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Afmda ($57,500), Flagler College ($15,000), Jewish Federation of Ne Fl ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AFMDA PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL	DISASTER RELIEF	$57,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS JACKSONVILLE, FL	PREVENT & ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING	$5,000
CITY RESCUE MISSION JACKSONVILLE, FL	FOOD/SHELTER FOR THE NEEDY	$5,000
FLAGLER COLLEGE ST AUGUSTINE, FL	FLAGLER FUND	$15,000
HAR MISHPACHA STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO	SYNAGOGUE SUPPORT	$5,000
HOPE FLOATS FOUNDATION WOODBRIDGE, VA	SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN	$5,000
JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER JACKSONVILLE, FL	SYNAGOGUE SUPPORT	$7,000
JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY JACKSONVILLE, FL	ENRICHMENT THROUGH SYMPHONIC MUSIC	$2,500
JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE JACKSONVILLE, FL	SUPPORT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES	$13,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NE FL JACKSONVILLE, FL	SUPPORT JEWISH CHARITIES	$15,000

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	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 17 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2023) • Typical award range: $1,500–$75,500 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grants (2023):** • Flagler College: $12,500 (Flagler Fund) • Pacific Battleship Center: $8,000 (Share Us Role in Maritime Peace) • The LJD Jewish Family and Community Services: $7,000 (Community Services for the Needy) **Total giving in recent year:** $204,000–$206,139

Where does J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding primarily in: • Florida (particularly Jacksonville area) • Virginia • District of Columbia • New York

What size grants does J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation award?

In 2024, J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $204K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation's EIN?

J&s Ansbacher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2610694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.