The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $508K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc gave $63K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,500
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,250
- +68.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,250
- Total assets
- $507,822
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Landon School ($63K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 21 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2025) to $268K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landon School Bethesda, MD | For Renovations and New Construction | $60,000 |
| Landon School Bethesda, MD | In Support of Landon's Educational Mission (Endowment) | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507,822 | $38,119 | $167,223 | $62,500 | 2 | $135,110 | $6,006 | $90,680 |
| 2024 | $636,926 | $23,893 | $196,924 | $92,500 | 5 | $164,949 | — | $93,158 |
| 2023 | $809,957 | $31,678 | $178,526 | $65,000 | 3 | $139,757 | — | $88,293 |
| 2022 | $956,805 | $369,260 | $367,674 | $257,500 | 6 | $335,774 | $337,360 | $97,126 |
| 2021 | $955,219 | $15,321 | $354,016 | $268,000 | 5 | $352,266 | $13,571 | $129,700 |
| 2020 | $1,293,914 | $269,393 | $221,668 | $132,500 | 3 | — | $261,214 | $116,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey C. Ansary, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey C. Ansary
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $100K (2025)
Bradley C. Ansary
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas C. Ansary
Assistant Treasurer & Vice President
Director → Assistant Treasurer & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet H. Ansary
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pary Ann Davis
Assistant Secretary & Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Assistant Secretary & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Jeffrey C Ansary (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc
How much does The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc gave $63K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 5 grants.
How large is The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc?
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc reported $508K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc operate?
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1308585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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