Ambellan Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ambellan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pleasant Valley, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,100 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $80,100 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $82,500 | 12 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allan B Rappleyea Trustee 1733 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 454-1110 |
| What to submit | Trustees determine whether to invite a full proposal from an initial letter of inquiry. Those invited to offer a full proposal must follow proposal format and include goals, strategies, time lines, anticipated outcomes, background of applying organization, budgets for both applied funds and organization, information on other sources of financial support, financial statements, IRS certification of exempt status, and other information. |
| Deadlines | The annual submission deadline is august 30th. |
What Ambellan Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $40,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $27,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BH Care Inc | General purpose for victims of domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Millbrook Community Partnership DBA the Thorne Center | To support the organization's mission to support millbrook with green spaces and a community center. | $20,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | To support the organization's mission to collect new unwrapped toys for distribution to economically disadvantaged children at christmas. | $5,000 |
| Somers Library | To support the organization's mission to provide library services to its community. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the organization's mission of treating childhood illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To support the hospital's efforts at treating various cancers. | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | To support the organization's mission of protecting wildlife species and habitats. | $5,000 |
| Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse | General purpose for prevention of child abuse | $3,500 |
| Church of Immaculate Conception | To support the organization's community food pantry. | $3,500 |
| North East Community Center Food Panty | To support the organization's community food pantry. | $3,500 |
| Southbury Ambulance Association | To support the organization's mission to provide ambulance services to its community. | $3,500 |
| Southbury Food Bank | To support the organization's community food pantry. | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Allan B Rappleyea
- Harold William Davis
Questions people ask
Does Ambellan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The annual submission deadline is august 30th..
How much does Ambellan Charitable Foundation give?
$82,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ambellan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Allan B Rappleyea (Trustee) and Harold William Davis (Trustee).
What does Ambellan Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and human services.