American Assn of Port Authorities Inc
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1930, it is a membership association serving ports and addressing shared interests related to port operations, management, economics, and regulatory agencies.
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc at a glance
In short: American Assn of Port Authorities Inc gave $918K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), top state Mississippi. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $918,190
- +56.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,472
- +56.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $69,940
- Total assets
- $2,550,917
- +40.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Assn of Port Authorities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 Maryland Ave Sw 860, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (703) 684-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Assn of Port Authorities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Taylor Group Inc ($194K). Together the top 10 received $898K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 39 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AAPA’s stated mission covers ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple U.S. states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Mississippi (21%), Maryland (19%), Illinois (18%), Texas (16%), and Washington (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is American Assn of Port Authorities Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $78K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $70K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $918K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $918K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Taylor Group Inc Louisville, MS | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $193,900 |
| AAR Corp Wood Dale, IL | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $169,000 |
| Mitags Linthicum, MD | Accelerate Grant Apprenticeships | $134,250 |
| McCarthy Holdings Inc Houston, TX | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $73,000 |
| Envoy Air Inc Irving, TX | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $73,000 |
| Aviation Technical Services Everett, WA | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $69,940 |
| Fincantieri Marine Group Marinette, WI | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $62,000 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne, IN | Accelerate Grant Orientation Sessions | $56,800 |
| Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD | Accelerate Grant Subaward | $42,800 |
| Americold Logistics Atlanta, GA | Accelerate Grant Apprenticeship Program | $23,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,550,917 | $8,284,357 | $7,471,514 | $918,190 | 11 | $7,089 |
| 2024 | $1,816,071 | $7,969,001 | $9,664,742 | $585,786 | 11 | $16,700 |
| 2023 | $1,788,270 | $6,065,297 | $6,905,469 | $3,500 | Total only | $10,804 |
| 2022 | $3,212,046 | $6,177,051 | $6,224,800 | $510,663 | 10 | $948 |
| 2021 | $2,624,424 | $5,681,424 | $4,353,372 | $262,544 | 7 | $1,444,253 |
| 2020 | $1,802,633 | $2,993,439 | $4,058,958 | — | — | $19,093 |
| 2019 | $2,141,563 | $3,678,958 | $3,936,255 | — | — | $19,134 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AAPA’s stated mission is to address the common interests and goals of ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including matters involving operations, management, economics, and interaction with regulatory agencies.
The organization’s filing describes member services such as maritime-industry training programs and the Professional Port Manager credential, as well as advocacy for port and freight-transportation policies. It also describes cooperation with the U.S. Maritime Administration on a toolkit intended to help ports pursue infrastructure funding.
The filing says ACCELERATE grants support building or expanding apprenticeship programs in transportation and maritime fields, including transportation, cybersecurity, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The 2025 grant list includes businesses and educational or training organizations. MITAGS, a 2025 recipient, describes its own mission as providing educational and training activities for people who are not members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AAPA reported 11 grants totaling $918,190. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $193,900, with a median of $69,940. The listed purposes were ACCELERATE subawards, apprenticeship support, and orientation sessions.
The largest grants were $193,900 to THE TAYLOR GROUP INC, $169,000 to AAR CORP, and $134,250 to MITAGS. Other listed recipients included MCCARTHY HOLDINGS INC and ENVOY AIR INC, each receiving $73,000; AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES, $69,940; FINCANTIERI MARINE GROUP, $62,000; IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $56,800; SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP, $42,800; AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, $23,500; and COLLINS MACHINE WORKS, $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chett Chiasson as vice chair until October 2024 and chair thereafter, and Richard Hendrick as a board member until October 2024 and vice chair thereafter. Paul Anderson is listed as chair until October 2024. Other people listed as board members are Sean Hanrahan, Deb DeLuca, Danny Wan, Griff Lynch, Lisa Lefeber, Hydi Webb, and Paul Matthews.
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc is led by Cary Davis Leizerowski, Secretary President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 6 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cary Davis Leizerowski
Secretary President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$398K (2025)
Paul Anderson
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Melodie George Senior
Director of Strategic Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Kevin J. Traver
Vice President of Business Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$233K (2023) → $157K (2025)
Charissa Meikle Treasurer
Vice President of Finance & Administration
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$186K (2025)
John Bressler
Vice President of Government Relations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$208K (2025)
Shannon McLeod
Vice President of Members Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$164K (2025)
Griff Lynch
Board Member
Voting Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Marler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Hanrahan
Board Member
Chair Elect & Canadian Del. → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lefeber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Wan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Deluca
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hydi Webb
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Matthews
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Branch
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chett Chiasson Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Zortman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Saathoff
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hendrick Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Edwards
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ribuffo
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (106)
- Former: Chett Chiasson (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jonathan Daniels (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Hendrick (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cary S. Leizerowski Board Sec (2021–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Christopher J. Connor (2021–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Shannon McLeod Dir Of (2023–2024) — Professional & Workforce Development
- Former: Charissa Meikle Treasurer Vp (2024) — Of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Gene Seroka (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mario Cordero (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Vanta Coda (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Wilk Dir Of (2022–2023) — Corp. Communications & Mar
- Former: Chett Chiasson Board Member (2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Maranda Jones-Anderson Board (2023) — Treasurer & Director of Finance
- Former: Paul Anderson Board Member (2023) — Chair
- Former: Sean Strawbridge Board Member (2023) — Chair Oct. to Feb.
- Former: James Quinn (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Walker (2019–2022) — Director of Nav. Policy & Legislation
- Former: John G. Wolfe (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Strawbridge (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Friedman (2019–2022) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Mary B. Long (2020–2022) — Vice President of External Affairs
- Former: Maranda Jones-Anderson Trea (2022)
- Former: Meredith Martino Treas Vp (2022) — Member Engagement
- Former: Aaron Ellis (2019–2021) — Public Affiars Director
- Former: Brandy Christian (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Buqueras (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Romero (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Deluca (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Edward O'Connell (2019–2021) — Director of Membership Service
- Former: Gary G. Nelson (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Juan Kuryla (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin Decas (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Randa Coniglio (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Aschieris (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Guenther (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William J. Rase III (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alicia Ricalde (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Miller (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Capt Guillermo Jimenez (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cathie Vick (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Thomas (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Delton Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Disney Barroca Neto (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Anthes Washburn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Humberto De Castro (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ian Hamilton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Brome (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Theobald (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lorrie Taylor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mario Goicoechea (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ministro Noriel Arauz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angel Elias Vice Chair Latin (2021) — American
- Former: Carl Laberge Imm Past Chair (2021) — Canada
- Former: Evan J. Chapman Director Of (2021) — Government Relations
- Former: Francisco Javier Gonzalez Chair (2021) — Latin America
- Former: Mario Cordero Chairman-Elect (2021) — Then Chair
- Former: Meredith Martino Board Treas (2021) — Vice President of Member Engagement
- Former: Sean Hanrahan Chair Canadian (2021) — Del.
- Former: Angel Elias (2019–2020) — Vice Chair & Latin American
- Former: Kurt Nagle (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Meredith Martino (2019–2020) — Vice President of Member Engagement
- Former: Susan Monteverde (2019–2020) — Vice President of Gov't Relations
- Former: Carl Laberge Chair Canadian (2020) — Del. & Then Past Chair
- Former: Chris Connor (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Francisco Javier Gonzalez (2020) — Chair & Latin America
- Former: Gary G. Nelson Chair-Elect (2020) — Then Chair
- Former: Giovanni Benedetti Imm Past (2020) — Chair & Latin Amer. Del.
- Former: Glenn Roach Chairman (2020) — Caribbean Del.
- Former: Jean Godwin General Cousel (2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Sean Hanrahan Chair Elect (2020) — Then Chair & Canadian Del.
- Former: William Friedman Chair Then (2020) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Arturo Rojas (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Bischen John (2019) — Chair Elect & Caribbean Del.
- Former: Carl Laberge (2019) — Chair & Canadian Del.
- Former: Cathy Vick (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Damian Velasco (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Denis Caron (2019) — Vice Chair & Canadian Del.
- Former: Evan Matthews (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Francisco Javier Gonzalez Silva (2019) — Chair Elect & Latin American Del.
- Former: Gene Bouillion (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Giovanni Benedetti (2019) — Chair & Latin American Del.
- Former: Glenn Roach (2019) — Chairman & Caribbean Del.
- Former: Gordon Shirley (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Grieven Villegas (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Guimara Tunon (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Hector Bautista Mejia (2019) — Board Member
- Former: J. Christopher Lytle (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jean Godwin (2019) — General Counsel & Executive Vice President
- Former: Jorge Maria Dodds (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jorge Ruiz Ascencio (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Woods (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Keith Leavitt (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Les Reardanz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Wieland (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Manny Almira (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mario Miranda Alfaro (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Miguel Donadio (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Omar Zuniga (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Orlando Forbes (2019) — Vice Chair & Caribbean Del.
- Former: Paul C. Lamarre (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Raul Celis Montt (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Raul Torre Gamboa (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Blackburn (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rodger Rees (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Cernak (2019) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Victor Julio Gonzalez-Riascos (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $398K, to Cary Davis Leizerowski (Sec. President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Assn of Port Authorities Inc
How much does American Assn of Port Authorities Inc give each year?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc gave $918K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $586K across 11 grants.
What is American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's typical grant size?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $69,940, and its average grant was $83,472, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Assn of Port Authorities Inc that year got $78K on average.
Where does American Assn of Port Authorities Inc give grants?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's top state is Mississippi, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and Illinois (18%).
Does American Assn of Port Authorities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Accelerate Grant Subaward" (8 grants).
Who are American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's largest grantees?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Taylor Group Inc ($193,900), AAR Corp ($169,000) and Mitags ($134,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Assn of Port Authorities Inc?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What does American Assn of Port Authorities Inc fund?
AAPA’s stated mission is to address the common interests and goals of ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including matters involving operations, management, economics, and interaction with regulatory agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Assn of Port Authorities Inc?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's EIN?
American Assn of Port Authorities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0193338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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