The Remmer Family Foundation Inc

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL EIN: 06-1313986

The Remmer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The foundation was established in 1992 and operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with a focus on strategic philanthropic initiatives at regional and global levels.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+0.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$268K

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-0.5% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Remmer Family Foundation is committed to strategically providing opportunities to make a difference in communities, regionally and globally. The foundation focuses on two primary areas:

Poverty Reduction for Women and Youth: Helping disadvantaged adolescent and pre-adolescent girls take ownership of their lives
Environmental Stewardship: Improving the sustainability of the world's fisheries

Grantmaking

The foundation supports organizations working in its focus areas. Recent grantmaking activity includes support for the Millennium Ocean Prize, which celebrates youth activism advancing marine and freshwater conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and marine resources. This prize is supported by the Remmer Family Foundation in partnership with Millennium Campus Network.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates with both regional and global geographic scope, though specific geographic service areas have not been detailed in available sources.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $315K (27%)

Massachusetts $249K (21%)

New York $170K (15%)

Maine $130K (11%)

Ohio $76K (7%)

District of Columbia $75K (6%)

Washington $55K (5%)

California $43K (4%)

+3 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maine Montana New York Ohio Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBostonBrunswickCambridgeCincinnatiDillonEast BoothbayGloucesterHelenaJacksonvilleJacksonville BeachNew YorkPanorama CitySeattleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,341,690	$3,319,319	$3,577,745
Revenue	$401,179	$124,258	$174,428
Expenses	$378,808	$382,684	$366,284
Qualifying Distributions	$293,979	$295,218	$274,671
Net Investment Income	$326,691	$39,192	$92,631
Distributable Amount	$259,624	$263,936	$271,978

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

75 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Millennium Campus Network ($27,500), First Coast Girls Initiative ($20,000), Generation Wow ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIGELOW LABS EAST BOOTHBAY, ME	SUPPORT RESEARCH FOR LOBSTER SHELL DESEASE	$10,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT OF EDF'S GLOBAL FISHERIES WORK	$15,000
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
GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE INC GLOUCESTER, ME	STUDYING EFFECTS OF OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT	$15,000
INVEST IN GIRLS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE, FL	JA GIRLS, ITS HER FUTURE	$20,000
KING BAUDOIUN FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORTING OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANNE COLE	DIR / SEC	1	—
ELLEN REMMER	PRES / DIR	1	—
SUSAN R RYZEWIC	DIR / TREAS	1	—
STEVEN FOX	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc fund?

The Remmer Family Foundation is committed to strategically providing opportunities to make a difference in communities, regionally and globally. The foundation focuses on two primary areas: • **Poverty Reduction for Women and Youth**: Helping disadvantaged adolescent and pre-adolescent girls take ownership of their lives • **Environmental Stewardship**: Improving the sustainability of the world's fisheries

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

Where does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation operates with both regional and global geographic scope, though specific geographic service areas have not been detailed in available sources.

What size grants does The Remmer Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Remmer Family Foundation Inc awarded 15 grants totaling $268K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Remmer Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Remmer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $260K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.