The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc
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.
The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $543,500
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,740
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,176,939
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% 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 Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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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.
- Contact
Application contact: Anna E Turner
Mailing address: 1325 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Phone: (706) 298-2721
Website: https://ekkebusfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ekkebus Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 93 (87%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2022) to $840K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptis Church Ponte Vedra Ponte Vedra, FL | Expand Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| Kelly's Kids Inc Palm Coast, FL | Expand Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| The Flame Christian Co-Op Ponte Vedra, FL | Expand Charitable Mission | $55,000 |
| First Baptist Church Lagrange Lagrange, GA | Expand Charitable Mission | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Expand Chariable Mission | $25,000 |
| West Georgia Auburn Club Lagrange, GA | Expand Charitable Mission | $25,000 |
| Bridges of Hope Homerville, GA | Expand Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| New York Yankees Foundation New York, NY | Expand Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| Samaratan's Purse Boone, NC | Expand Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| The Joseph Sams School Fayetteville, GA | Expand Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,176,939 | $335,843 | $757,881 | $543,500 | 25 | $736,442 | $314,404 | $776,515 |
| 2024 | $12,474,411 | $321,241 | $547,879 | $341,000 | 20 | $518,724 | $254,998 | $748,165 |
| 2023 | $12,708,804 | $249,137 | $443,288 | $218,000 | 15 | $420,861 | $226,709 | $633,172 |
| 2022 | $12,900,267 | $213,642 | $447,673 | $166,518 | 15 | $359,293 | $197,975 | $585,500 |
| 2021 | $13,140,299 | $4,589,315 | $789,381 | $555,000 | 18 | $725,739 | $4,556,003 | $580,873 |
| 2020 | $6,782,057 | $1,036,094 | $1,091,640 | $839,500 | 35 | — | $362,108 | $296,826 |
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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