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The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ponte Vedra, FL EIN: 81-4761269 Website

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. It is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes and is dedicated to enriching children’s lives through early childhood development, education, environmental initiatives, and international cultural exchanges.

Key facts about The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc

In short: The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc gave $544K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Florida. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-4761269
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$543,500
Grants made (2025)
25
Average grant
$21,740
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
Total assets
$12,176,939
Primary geography
Florida (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing names Anna E. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.2M

-2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$544K

+59.4% YoY

Grant Count

25

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+27.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $777K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

36%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $16K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 226% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated mission is to make a positive impact by enriching children’s lives, including through early childhood development, education, environmental initiatives, and international cultural exchanges. Its values also emphasize generosity, gratitude, family, education, and responsible stewardship of monetary and environmental resources.

Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Joseph Sams School describes its mission as educating and developing life skills for children with intellectual, physical, or developmental challenges. Mayo Clinic says its mission is to contribute to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Friends of Christ in India describes relief work that includes educating children, empowering women, and supporting elderly and disadvantaged people; All Things New describes direct services and outreach ministry in Haiti.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $543,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes generally say “Expand Charitable Mission.”

Among the largest 2025 grants were $100,000 each to First Baptist Church Ponte Vedra and Kelly’s Kids Inc; $55,000 to The Flame Christian Co-op; and $50,000 to First Baptist Church LaGrange. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Mayo Clinic and West Georgia Auburn Club, and $20,000 each to Bridges of Hope, New York Yankees Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, The Joseph Sams School, and Trinity Rescue Inc.

How to Apply

The filing names Anna E. Turner as the contact. It lists no required form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, Florida recipients received 48% of grant dollars and Georgia recipients received 33%. Minnesota received 5%, while New York and North Carolina each received 4%.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

LagrangeAtlantaColumbusFayettevilleHonoluluJacksonvilleFairfieldKennesawHomervilleBlairsvilleBooneChicagoNew YorkJacksonville BeachMemphisPonte VedraPonte Vedra BeachRochesterAcworthArlington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M35 grants2020 18 grants2021 15 grants2022 15 grants2023 20 grants2024 25 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2022) to $840K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $544K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

First Baptis Church Ponte Vedra: $100KFirst Baptis Church PonteVedra$100KKelly's Kids Inc: $100KKelly's Kids Inc$100KThe Flame Christian Co-Op: $55KThe Flame Christian Co-Op$55KFirst Baptist Church Lagrange: $50KFirst Baptist Church Lagrange$50KMayo Clinic: $25KMayo Clinic$25KWest Georgia Auburn Club: $25KWest Georgia Auburn Club$25KBridges of Hope: $20KBridges of Hope$20KNew York Yankees Foundation: $20KNew York Yankees Foundation$20KSamaratan's Purse: $20KSamaratan's Purse$20KThe Joseph Sams School: $20KThe Joseph Sams School$20K

The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptis Church Ponte Vedra ($100K). Together the top 10 received $435K.

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

81<$50K9$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 93 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Baptis Church Ponte Vedra Ponte Vedra, FLExpand Charitable Mission$100,000
Kelly's Kids Inc Palm Coast, FLExpand Charitable Mission$100,000
The Flame Christian Co-Op Ponte Vedra, FLExpand Charitable Mission$55,000
First Baptist Church Lagrange Lagrange, GAExpand Charitable Mission$50,000
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MNExpand Chariable Mission$25,000
West Georgia Auburn Club Lagrange, GAExpand Charitable Mission$25,000
Bridges of Hope Homerville, GAExpand Charitable Mission$20,000
New York Yankees Foundation New York, NYExpand Charitable Mission$20,000
Samaratan's Purse Boone, NCExpand Charitable Mission$20,000
The Joseph Sams School Fayetteville, GAExpand Charitable Mission$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2025 $12,176,939 $335,843 $757,881 $543,500 25
2024 $12,474,411 $321,241 $547,879 $341,000 20
2023 $12,708,804 $249,137 $443,288 $218,000 15
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$12,176,939$12,474,411$12,708,804
Revenue$335,843$321,241$249,137
Expenses$757,881$547,879$443,288
Qualifying Distributions$736,442$518,724$420,861
Net Investment Income$314,404$254,998$226,709
Distributable Amount$776,515$748,165$633,172

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Anna Ekkebus Turner as director and president, and Todd M. Ekkebus, Susan H. Ekkebus, and Ed Ekkebus as directors.

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc is led by Anna Ekkebus Turner, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Anna Ekkebus Turner

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $100K (2020) → $100K (2025)

  • Todd M. Ekkebus

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $50K (2020) → $50K (2025)

  • Ed Ekkebus

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan H. Ekkebus Susan H. Ekkebus Ekk

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Susan H. Ekkebus (2021–2024) — Director

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

Anna Ekkebus Turner — Director/President: $100KAnna Ekkebus TurnerDirector/President$100KTodd M Ekkebus — Director: $50KTodd M EkkebusDirector$50K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Anna Ekkebus Turner (Director/President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Application contact: Anna E Turner
Mailing address: 1325 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Phone: (706) 298-2721
Website: https://ekkebusfoundation.org

Frequently asked questions about The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc gave $544K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $341K across 20 grants.

What is The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,740, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.

Where does The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Georgia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, GA (5 grants), Ponte Vedra, FL (2 grants) and Columbus, GA (2 grants).

Does The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Expand Charitable Mission" (23 grants).

Who are The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptis Church Ponte Vedra ($100,000), Kelly's Kids Inc ($100,000) and The Flame Christian Co-Op ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $736K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $777K (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 Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s stated mission is to make a positive impact by enriching children’s lives, including through early childhood development, education, environmental initiatives, and international cultural exchanges. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc?

The filing names Anna E. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4761269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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