Academic Pediatric Association
The Academic Pediatric Association (APA) is a public charity based in McLean, Virginia, formed in 1960. It supports child health professionals through career development, research funding, education, mentorship, and other programs intended to advance children’s health and well-being.
Academic Pediatric Association at a glance
In short: Academic Pediatric Association gave $274K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Florida. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,864
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,822
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,011,722
- +33.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Academic Pediatric Association
- How to Apply
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Apply through APA’s online application system for opportunities currently accepting applications. Some applications require APA membership.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for 2027 Collaborative Research Awards initial applications is October 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for 2027 Collaborative Research Awards initial applications is October 1, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Advancing Pediatric Educator eXcellence (APEX) Teaching Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 6728 Old Mclean Village Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 556-9222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Academic Pediatric Association
Advancing Pediatric Educator eXcellence (APEX) Teaching Program
Academic Pediatric Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Advancing Pediatric Leaders Program
Academic Pediatric Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Catalyst Career Development Program
Academic Pediatric Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Academic Pediatric Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami ($85K). Together the top 10 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant recipients were located in multiple states. Florida accounted for 37% of grant dollars, New York 23%, California 9%, Virginia 5%, and Pennsylvania 5%. The trainee registration and APEX programs described in the provided program information list the United States and Canada as their geographic scope.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Academic Pediatric Association open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2021) to $364K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Pediatric Research | $85,052 |
| New York University School of Medicine New York, NY | Pediatric Research | $54,000 |
| Public Health Trust of Miami Dade County Florida Miami, FL | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Pediatric Research | $15,000 |
| University of Massachusetts School of Medicine Worcester, MA | Pediatric Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that grant recipients must submit a midway report and a final report describing their work and use of funds.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,011,722 | $3,163,963 | $2,693,560 | $273,864 | 12 | $63,689 |
| 2023 | $1,508,228 | $1,745,212 | $1,936,535 | $152,957 | 10 | $65,332 |
| 2022 | $1,653,662 | $1,493,062 | $2,010,550 | $152,957 | 10 | $34,837 |
| 2021 | $2,342,848 | $1,810,114 | $1,800,462 | $151,911 | 9 | $59,961 |
| 2020 | $2,188,586 | $1,476,206 | $1,908,452 | $364,003 | 15 | $49,480 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
APA’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of all children by nurturing the academic success and career development of child health professionals engaged in research, advocacy, improvement science, and education. Its stated vision emphasizes optimal health and well-being for all children, particularly those most vulnerable. Its values include academic excellence, collaboration, mentorship, inclusion, respect, and health equity.
APA’s website describes research funding programs including Collaborative Research Awards, RAPID Scholar Awards, and Young Investigator Awards. The Collaborative Research Awards are two-year awards for research teams spanning at least two academic institutions; RAPID Scholar Awards provide up to $15,000 for a one-year project; and the Young Investigator Awards support early-career investigators. APA also offers awards and faculty development, mentorship, and education programs.
The 2024 filing lists pediatric research as the purpose of each of APA’s 12 grants. Among the organizations receiving grants were universities, medical schools, and children’s hospitals. The grantees’ own mission statements vary: for example, New York University School of Medicine states that its mission is to fund eligible participants’ and dependents’ postretirement health care benefits, while Virginia Commonwealth University describes supporting the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of its School of Engineering.
Grantmaking
In 2024, APA reported 12 grants totaling $273,864. Grant amounts ranged from $9,812 to $85,052, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants were $85,052 to the University of Miami and $54,000 to New York University School of Medicine, both for pediatric research. Other listed awards included $15,000 each to the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, Virginia Commonwealth University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Stanford University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
APA’s website provides an online application hub for its programs and awards. Some applications require APA membership. The website lists an October 1, 2026 deadline for initial applications to the 2027 Collaborative Research Awards. The listed trainee registration support is a Pediatric Academic Societies program co-sponsored by APA; it provides selected trainees with free meeting registration and requires an accepted PAS abstract.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on APA’s 2024 filing include Tiffani J. Johnson, MD, MSc, President; Arvin Garg, MD, MPH, President-Elect; Barry Solomon, MD, MPH, Immediate Past President (Outgoing); Jean Raphael, MD, MPH, Immediate Past President (Incoming); and Michael Steiner, MD, MPH, Secretary-Treasurer.
Other directors listed are Esther Chung, MD, MPH (Outgoing); Melissa Klein, MD, MEd; Lisa DeCamp, MD, MPH (Incoming); Christopher Russell, MD, MS; and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS.
Academic Pediatric Association is led by Jessica Konrath Macae, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Konrath Macae
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffani J. Johnson Md Msc
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Chung MD MPH
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Russell Md Ms
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Ragavan Md Mph Ms
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Klein Md Med
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Quinonez MD
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Decamp MD MPH
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arvin Garg MD MPH
President-Elect
Former Director → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Solomon MD MPH
Immediate Past President
Former Treasurer → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Raphael MD MPH
Immediate Past President
Former Director → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steiner MD MPH
Secretary-Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer Elect → Secretary-Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amy J. Starmer MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mona Patel Gera MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Teri Turner MD MPH (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Latha Chandran MD MPH (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Rachel Thornton MD PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Traci Wolbrink MD MPH (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eliana Perrin MD MPH (2020–2021) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Judith Shaw EdD MPH RN (2020–2021) — Outgoing Secretary
- Former: Paul Chung Md Ms (2020–2021) — Outgoing Immediate Past President
- Former: Nancy Kelly MD MPH (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Steven Selbst MD (2020) — Former Immediate Past-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Academic Pediatric Association
How much does Academic Pediatric Association give each year?
Academic Pediatric Association gave $274K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $153K across 10 grants.
What is Academic Pediatric Association's typical grant size?
Academic Pediatric Association's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,822, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Academic Pediatric Association that year got $18K on average.
Where does Academic Pediatric Association give grants?
Academic Pediatric Association's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (23%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Academic Pediatric Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Academic Pediatric Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pediatric Research" (12 grants).
Who are Academic Pediatric Association's largest grantees?
Academic Pediatric Association's largest 2024 grantees include University of Miami ($85,052), New York University School of Medicine ($54,000) and Public Health Trust of Miami Dade County Florida ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Academic Pediatric Association?
Academic Pediatric Association reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Academic Pediatric Association fund?
APA’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of all children by nurturing the academic success and career development of child health professionals engaged in research, advocacy, improvement science, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Academic Pediatric Association?
Apply through APA’s online application system for opportunities currently accepting applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Academic Pediatric Association's EIN?
Academic Pediatric Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0202446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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