Joseph D and Margit Ambersley
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley is a private foundation based in Navarre, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 15 grants totaling $75,500 to charitable organizations in Florida and Alabama.
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley at a glance
In short: Joseph D and Margit Ambersley gave $76K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,500
- +91.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,033
- +40.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $275,014
- -17.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph D and Margit Ambersley
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1680 Tidewater Lane, Navarre, FL 32566
Phone: (850) 939-7982
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph D and Margit Ambersley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pensacola State College Foundation ($22K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 15% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph D and Margit Ambersley open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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 $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 495% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $79K (2022). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Adum Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pensacola State College Foundation Pensacola, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Adum Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| University of West Alabama Foundation Livingston, AL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Florida's Childrens First Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glazer Children's Museum Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glazer Children's Museum Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of North Alabama Foundation Florence, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $275,014 | $21,819 | $80,918 | $75,500 | 15 | $76,300 | $17,701 | $15,410 |
| 2025 | $334,113 | $65,451 | $45,727 | $39,500 | 11 | $40,225 | $18,499 | $16,620 |
| 2024 | $314,389 | $38,672 | $36,443 | $32,000 | 6 | $32,712 | $14,941 | $15,400 |
| 2023 | $312,160 | $36,624 | $63,036 | $57,500 | 8 | $58,212 | $13,074 | $14,908 |
| 2022 | $338,572 | $83,924 | $84,533 | $79,250 | 10 | $80,275 | $59,981 | $17,806 |
| 2021 | $339,181 | $32,110 | $43,794 | $38,600 | 13 | — | $28,450 | $16,767 |
| 2020 | $350,865 | $26,893 | $22,321 | $17,400 | 9 | — | $23,022 | $17,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph D and Margit Ambersley reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for educational institutions and school-related organizations, children’s organizations, and community organizations. For example, Pensacola State College Foundation describes its mission as providing access to affordable, quality education and supporting the college’s development and community impact. ADUM Foundation says it works to enhance students’ educational experience at Kenneth E. Adum K-8 School for International Studies.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $75,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable reported grants include $12,000 and $10,000 to Pensacola State College Foundation, and $10,000 and $7,500 to ADUM Foundation. Other reported recipients include University of West Alabama Foundation ($6,000), University of North Alabama Foundation ($5,000), Florida’s Children First ($5,000), Glazer Children’s Museum ($5,000 grants), and Pace Center for Girls ($2,500 grants). The Junior League of Tampa reported receiving $1,000 in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Cathy Ambersley as chairman and Joel Balistreri as trustee.
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley is led by Cathy Ambersley, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cathy Ambersley
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Balistreri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Joseph D and Margit Ambersley
How much does Joseph D and Margit Ambersley give each year?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley gave $76K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 11 grants.
What is Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's typical grant size?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,033, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph D and Margit Ambersley that year got $7K on average.
Where does Joseph D and Margit Ambersley give grants?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (9 grants) and Pensacola, FL (2 grants).
Does Joseph D and Margit Ambersley give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's largest grantees?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's largest 2026 grantees include Pensacola State College Foundation ($22,000 across 2 grants), Adum Foundation Inc ($17,500 across 2 grants) and Glazer Children's Museum ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph D and Margit Ambersley?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley reported $275K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph D and Margit Ambersley fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for educational institutions and school-related organizations, children’s organizations, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph D and Margit Ambersley?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's EIN?
Joseph D and Margit Ambersley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6516760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Joseph D and Margit Ambersley 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph D and Margit Ambersley funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-d-and-margit-ambersley-morg_31659140a657493db5be5cd423e30ee6
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