The Remmer Family Foundation Inc
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting work that includes civic leadership, girls’ programs, STEM education, and environmental and ocean-related initiatives.
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Remmer Family Foundation Inc gave $268K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Florida. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,500
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,833
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,341,690
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% 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 Remmer Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 3801 Pga Blvd Suite 810, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 508-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Remmer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Millennium Campus Network ($28K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 75 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Florida received 30% of grant dollars, New York 19%, Massachusetts 18%, Maine 15%, and California 7%. The listed recipients also include organizations in Washington, DC, and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Remmer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2020) to $269K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Campus Network Boston, MA | Millennium Oceans Prize | $27,500 |
| First Coast Girls Initiative Jacksonville, FL | Equipping Providers to Better Serve Girls | $20,000 |
| Generation Wow Jacksonville Beach, FL | Multiply the Wow | $20,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles Panorama City, CA | Morning Movement Program | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | Girls on the Run Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| Invest in Girls New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Florida Jacksonville, FL | Ja Girls, Its Her Future | $20,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC | Adoption of Climate-Ready Mgmt Plans for Coastal Habitats | $20,000 |
| Science Club for Girls Cambridge, MA | Expansion of STEM Education and Mentorship | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General Support of Edf's Global Fisheries Work | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,341,690 | $401,179 | $378,808 | $267,500 | 15 | $293,979 | $326,691 | $259,624 |
| 2023 | $3,319,319 | $124,258 | $382,684 | $268,796 | 15 | $295,218 | $39,192 | $263,936 |
| 2022 | $3,577,745 | $174,428 | $366,284 | $250,000 | 17 | $274,671 | $92,631 | $271,978 |
| 2021 | $3,769,601 | $429,306 | $306,519 | $200,000 | 14 | $223,100 | $348,480 | $274,234 |
| 2020 | $3,646,814 | $257,695 | $280,818 | $181,816 | 14 | — | $205,727 | $219,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Remmer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Millennium Campus Network says its mission is to train the next generation of civic leaders to be ethical, effective, and engaged. Science Club for Girls describes its mission as fostering STEM excitement, confidence, and literacy among girls and gender-expansive youth from underrepresented communities through free programs and mentorship.
Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and find practical, lasting solutions to environmental problems. Marine Stewardship Council describes its work as promoting ocean health through sustainable fishing practices, seafood choices, and changes to the seafood market. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $267,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $27,500, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed grants included $27,500 to Millennium Campus Network for the Millennium Oceans Prize and $20,000 each to First Coast Girls Initiative, Generation WOW, Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles, Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida, Invest in Girls, Junior Achievement of Northern Florida, Pew Charitable Trusts, and Science Club for Girls. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Environmental Defense Fund for its global fisheries work, $15,000 to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute for studying offshore wind development, and $15,000 to King Baudouin Foundation for ocean environments. Marine Stewardship Council received $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen Remmer as president and director; Anne Cole as director and secretary; Susan R Ry zewic as director and treasurer; and Steven Fox as director.
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc is led by Ellen Remmer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Remmer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Cole
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan R. Ryzewic
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Fox
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kim Coleman (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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 Remmer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc gave $268K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 15 grants.
What is The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Remmer Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Massachusetts (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Millennium Campus Network ($27,500), First Coast Girls Initiative ($20,000) and Generation Wow ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Remmer Family Foundation Inc?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Millennium Campus Network says its mission is to train the next generation of civic leaders to be ethical, effective, and engaged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Remmer Family Foundation Inc?
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 Remmer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Remmer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1313986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Remmer Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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