The Ingram Family Foundation
The Ingram Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Punta Gorda, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations including medical research, health, humanitarian aid, veterans’ families, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Ingram Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ingram Family Foundation gave $296K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,095
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,261,600
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ingram Family Foundation
- 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: 2622 Rio Grande Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: (763) 551-0559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ingram Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation DBA Cure Alzheimer's Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest shares going to New York (39%), Massachusetts (17%), and the District of Columbia, Florida, and Minnesota (7% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ingram Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1621% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $347K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation DBA Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Utica, NY | General Fund | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Omaha, NE | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Isreal Defense Forces New York, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Chicago, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,261,600 | $356,245 | $343,116 | $296,000 | 21 | $296,000 | $304,908 | $312,223 |
| 2023 | $6,230,143 | $62,108 | $349,347 | $309,000 | 21 | $309,000 | $76,534 | $296,408 |
| 2022 | $6,501,585 | $-160,042 | $391,628 | $347,000 | 20 | $347,000 | $63,453 | $309,172 |
| 2021 | $7,044,905 | $84,869 | $39,981 | $17,200 | 14 | $17,200 | $62,088 | $346,344 |
| 2020 | $7,000,017 | $7,000,017 | — | — | — | — | $17 | $17,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ingram Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Cancer Research Institute says it advances cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration, while Masonic Medical Research Institute says it conducts basic and clinical research aimed at developing future medical cures and treatments. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Other 2024 grantees describe work supporting veterans and their families, families of children receiving serious-illness care, people affected by poverty or emergencies, Alzheimer’s research and support, and animal protection and welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $296,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the larger grants were $50,000 to Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation dba Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, $45,000 to Cancer Research Institute Inc., and $40,000 to Masonic Medical Research Laboratory. The American Red Cross and Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc. each received $20,000. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Inc. and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces each received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Ingram and Brenda Ingram as trustees.
The Ingram Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Ingram
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Ingram
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ingram Family Foundation
How much does The Ingram Family Foundation give each year?
The Ingram Family Foundation gave $296K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $309K across 21 grants.
What is The Ingram Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ingram Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,095, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ingram Family Foundation give grants?
The Ingram Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The Ingram Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ingram Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ingram Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ingram Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation DBA Cure Alzheimer's Fund ($50,000), Cancer Research Institute Inc ($45,000) and Masonic Medical Research Laboratory ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ingram Family Foundation?
The Ingram Family Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (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 Ingram Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ingram Family Foundation?
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 Ingram Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ingram Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6788961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ingram Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ingram Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ingram-family-foundation-morg_c5551e583c5e4a55843c4cee4ce2b04e
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