The Ammerman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ammerman Foundation is a private foundation in Bonita Springs, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,451 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $52,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$289,451
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$52,400
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $252,134 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $223,675 | 25 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $252,134 | 28 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $289,451 | 27 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Ammerman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Ammerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $87,269 |
| Virginia | 1 | $52,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $43,912 |
| Ohio | 1 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $17,470 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington's Mount Vernon | Education | $52,400 |
| Bonita Wonder Gardens Inc | Restore the wonder gardens from hurricane ian damage | $35,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $35,000 |
| Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders - Cincinnati Childrens Hospita | General | $35,000 |
| Empty Bowls Naples Inc | To create awareness and raise funds to eliminate hunger | $20,000 |
| 4 Montgomerys Kids Inc | Support youth transitioning out of the foster care system | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Rescue and treat injured and abandoned animals due to hurricane ian | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Undergraduate research endowment | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples | Capital campaign building fund | $10,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Constitutional education and civic dialogue | $10,000 |
| Listen First Project | General | $10,000 |
| Temple Sinai | General | $7,412 |
| Congregation B'nai Tzedek | General | $5,470 |
| Museum of Tolerance | Educatio | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Fight against anti-semitism, hate and terrorism | $5,000 |
| Temple Ner Tamid | General | $5,000 |
| Hardwick Area Food Pantry | General | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom Inc | General | $3,269 |
| Concern Worldwide US Inc | Fight hunger | $2,900 |
| Laces of Love | Provides new shoes to children | $2,500 |
| Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee | Early childhood education | $2,500 |
| Holton Arms School | Education | $2,000 |
| Joey's Foundation | Research, education & rehabilation for children suffering from brain injury | $1,500 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | General | $1,500 |
| Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs | Aid community to gain access to the arts | $1,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $1,000 |
| Adl | Fight antisemitism | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy Ammerman
- Rebecca A Shpigel
- Joshua M Ammerman
- Matthew D Ammerman
Questions people ask
Does The Ammerman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ammerman Foundation give?
$289,451 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ammerman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joy Ammerman (Trustee), Rebecca A Shpigel (Trustee), Joshua M Ammerman (Trustee) and Matthew D Ammerman (Trustee).
What does The Ammerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.