AEL Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFernandina Beach, Florida · EIN 26-0445549 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | Operating Grant | $75,000 |
| FL State College Jacksonville Found | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Barnabas Center Inc | Fernandina Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Nassau County Sheriff Charities | Yulee, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $12,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Hospital Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| State Freedom Caucus Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Our America Foundation | Oakton, VA | Unrestriced Grant | $10,000 |
| Center for Renewing America | Washington, DC | Unrestriced Grant | $10,000 |
| Alabama Institute for Deaf Blind | Talladega, AL | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Highlands, NC | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Nassau | Fernandina Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Island Art Association | Fernandina Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Amelia Island Book Festival Inc | Fernandina Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($62,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $253,749 | 23 |
| 2023 | $271,623 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0445549
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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