The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $70,325, supporting organizations including a New Jersey food pantry, community and health organizations, a university, and religious organizations.
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation at a glance
In short: The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation gave $70K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,325
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,705
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,598,631
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% 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 The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Cupboard Food Pantry Inc ($19K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. Other recipient-state shares were Oregon, 7%; Florida, 6%; Pennsylvania, 5%; and Massachusetts, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $87K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Valley Presbyterian Church Califon, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Open Cupboard Food Pantry Inc Clinton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Vet R E S T Portland, OR | New Jersey Chapter | $5,000 |
| Allaire Comm Farm a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Wall Township, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Life Choices Inc Alpha, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel Inc Palm Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lebanon Township Memorial Park Inc Glen Gardner, NJ | To assist with the maintenance of the areas around the playground, garden, and status | $1,200 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc Mattapoisett, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 26 grants in 2024, 27 in 2023, and 31 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,598,631 | $153,486 | $105,327 | $70,325 | 26 | $82,773 | $126,848 | $91,159 |
| 2023 | $1,550,472 | $93,550 | $103,869 | $75,950 | 27 | $87,808 | $78,093 | $84,016 |
| 2022 | $1,560,791 | $80,494 | $116,555 | $86,600 | 31 | $98,922 | $64,618 | $86,117 |
| 2021 | $1,596,852 | $121,772 | $96,546 | $65,500 | 25 | $78,143 | $103,969 | $98,684 |
| 2020 | $1,568,626 | $105,211 | $109,018 | $80,200 | 25 | — | $89,682 | $84,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. Open Cupboard Food Pantry says it provides food and assistance to people in need in northern Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Allaire Community Farm says it uses rescued animals for therapy for children with special needs and at-risk teens, and provides healthy food and education. Life Choices says it provides medical services that encourage good prenatal care. Moravian University describes an educational approach centered on students working closely with professors and developing skills through experiential learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $70,325. Grants ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest grants were $18,000 to Lower Valley Presbyterian Church and $17,500 to Open Cupboard Food Pantry, both in New Jersey. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Vet R E S T; $3,000 each to Allaire Community Farm, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, Life Choices, and Moravian University; and $2,000 to The Royal Poinciana Chapel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam F Ambielli as president, treasurer, and director; Judith Ambielli as vice president and director; Mara Axelrod as secretary and director; and Elizabeth Burns as secretary.
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation is led by Adam F Ambielli, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam F Ambielli
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ambielli
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Axelrod
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Burns
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation
How much does The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation give each year?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation gave $70K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 27 grants.
What is The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's typical grant size?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,705, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation give grants?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (7%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Califon, NJ (3 grants), Clinton, NJ (2 grants), Morristown, NJ (2 grants) and Bethlehem, PA (2 grants).
Does The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's largest grantees?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Open Cupboard Food Pantry Inc ($18,500 across 2 grants), Lower Valley Presbyterian Church ($18,000) and Vet R E S T ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Open Cupboard Food Pantry says it provides food and assistance to people in need in northern Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's EIN?
The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0550690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Adam F and Judith H Ambielli Foundation 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.
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