The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. It makes contributions to charitable organizations, including organizations whose work—as described by the grantees—includes Everglades protection, health care, education, theater, and public library services.
The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 South Pointe Drive 240, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 482-6320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 47 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations located in Florida and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | General Operations | $178,800 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy (Friends of Farming) Leland, MI | Friends of Farming Pledge | $43,333 |
| Watershed | General Operations | $27,906 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Westport Library Association Westport, CT | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $47,963 |
| 2024 | $23,797,472 | $5,552,878 | $631,005 | $360,039 | 7 | $360,039 | $5,443,164 | $1,131,568 |
| 2023 | $18,894,887 | $6,701,972 | $1,346,603 | $1,245,887 | 14 | $1,245,887 | $6,610,042 | $995,660 |
| 2022 | $13,536,176 | $10,116,144 | $1,649,107 | $1,576,115 | 16 | $1,576,115 | $222,729 | $982,845 |
| 2021 | $13,927,208 | $831,089 | $875,193 | $780,020 | 10 | — | $738,541 | $740,279 |
| 2020 | $13,971,312 | $373,747 | $1,237,727 | $1,145,160 | 15 | — | $291,436 | $698,575 |
| 2019 | $14,835,292 | $316,007 | $474,440 | $424,250 | 7 | — | $274,704 | $728,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in environmental protection, health care, education, theater, and library services. For example, The Everglades Foundation describes its mission as restoring and protecting America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds to support health care, teaching, research, charity care, and financial responsibility. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported grants totaling $360,039 across 7 grants. Among the reported recipients, The Everglades Foundation received $178,800; Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation received $50,000; Adam J Lewis Academy received $25,000; Westport Country Playhouse received $25,000; and Westport Library Association received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Nancy Ashken, President; Ian Ashken, Vice-President/Treasurer/Secretary; and Emily Ashken Zobl and Jonathan Ashken, Vice-Presidents.
The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Ashken, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Ashken
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Ashken
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Ashken Zobl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Ashken
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc
What does The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in environmental protection, health care, education, theater, and library services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations located in Florida and Connecticut.
How much is The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1080438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ashken Family Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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