Private foundation · EIN 81-0854933 · Sanford, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amsler Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $208K total, median $55K. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$208K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cf Future StarsHeathrow, FLTeam Support$135K
Friends of Va Unity SoftballSpotsylvania, VASupport$55K
The Masters AcademyOviedo, FLEducation$18K

By state: Florida 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Amsler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sanford, Florida, administered in care of Jaime Amsler, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Amsler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Amsler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $208K across 3 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Amsler Family Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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