The Ambler Family Foundation Inc
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, classical music, the arts, education, and preservation.
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ambler Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Maine. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,250
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,477
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $540,609
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ambler Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 655 Park Avenue Apt 1D, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 861-8516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ambler Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restoration Laos ($13K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (46%), New York (30%), Illinois (18%), Ohio (4%), and Rhode Island (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ambler Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $77K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Laos Bath, ME | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $12,500 |
| Young Concert Artists New York, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $5,000 |
| West Suburban Humane Society Downers Grove, IL | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $5,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $1,000 |
| The Union Club Foundation Cleveland, OH | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $1,000 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation New York, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $500 |
| Afgg Woonsocket, RI | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $500 |
| NY Public Radio New York, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $500 |
| The Chapin School New York, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $500 |
| Quogue Library Quogue, NY | To Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540,609 | $51,209 | $41,787 | $27,250 | 11 | $28,085 | $38,107 | $31,027 |
| 2024 | $531,375 | $47,516 | $32,112 | $23,388 | 12 | $24,298 | $39,702 | $29,332 |
| 2023 | $515,998 | $26,966 | $61,571 | $50,350 | 8 | $51,129 | $16,524 | $27,398 |
| 2022 | $550,525 | $25,827 | $65,338 | $51,800 | 8 | $52,719 | $14,768 | $29,234 |
| 2021 | $590,085 | $83,479 | $88,369 | $75,200 | 14 | $76,042 | $71,152 | $34,267 |
| 2020 | $593,870 | $41,715 | $73,755 | $61,712 | 14 | — | $30,501 | $31,874 |
| 2019 | $625,719 | $22,430 | $90,972 | $77,026 | 22 | — | $10,724 | $33,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ambler Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. West Suburban Humane Society describes its work as sheltering and providing medical care for dogs and cats, finding pets homes, and promoting humane care. Young Concert Artists describes its mission as launching the careers of young classical musicians and expanding the reach and relevance of classical music. The Frick Collection says it operates an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the study of fine arts. The Chapin School describes itself as an independent K–12 day school for young women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $27,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $12,500, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $12,500 to Restoration Laos and $5,000 each to Young Concert Artists and West Suburban Humane Society. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to The Frick Collection and The Union Club Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael N Ambler Decd 9625 as president and treasurer; Marsha D Ambler as vice president and secretary; and Michael N Ambler Jr and Christian D Ambler as directors.
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael N. Ambler Decd, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael N. Ambler Decd
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian D. Ambler
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael N. Ambler Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha D. Ambler
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael N. Ambler (2019–2024) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ambler Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Ambler Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 12 grants.
What is The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,477, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ambler Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Ambler Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maine, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Who are The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Restoration Laos ($12,500), Young Concert Artists ($5,000) and West Suburban Humane Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ambler Family Foundation Inc?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc reported $541K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 Ambler Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. West Suburban Humane Society describes its work as sheltering and providing medical care for dogs and cats, finding pets homes, and promoting humane care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ambler Family Foundation Inc?
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 The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ambler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3940885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ambler 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 October 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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