Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. It reported 11 grants totaling $1,705,937 in 2024. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Maine. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,705,937
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $155,085
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $46,542
- Total assets
- $9,278,116
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1225 Franklin Avenue 500, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gulf of Maine Research Institute ($683K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 48 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Maine (50% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (30%), Florida (19%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) 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 $47K; repeat grants $166K. How we count
Medians: $47K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $806K (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute Portland, ME | General Exempt Purpose | $682,943 |
| Boston Foundation the Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) Boston, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $502,500 |
| Best Buddies International Miami, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $244,893 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Cape Porpoise, ME | General Exempt Purpose | $94,904 |
| First Tee - Naplescollier Naples, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $54,097 |
| St Anne's Episcopal Church Kennebunkport, ME | General Exempt Purpose | $46,542 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine Scarborough, ME | General Exempt Purpose | $31,463 |
| Mount Sinal Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $26,595 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Washington, DC | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Zion Holyoke, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,278,116 | $2,911,625 | $1,800,199 | $1,705,937 | 11 | $1,751,623 | $442,392 | $1,008,954 |
| 2023 | $9,341,948 | $2,025,745 | $1,941,455 | $1,865,494 | 11 | $1,927,369 | $2,504,547 | $873,221 |
| 2022 | $7,227,618 | $894,740 | $1,583,810 | $1,534,034 | 11 | $1,574,478 | $348,255 | $895,739 |
| 2021 | $7,167,928 | $1,622,491 | $852,286 | $838,838 | 9 | $842,838 | $130,041 | $934,001 |
| 2020 | $7,068,549 | $1,494,562 | $815,570 | $805,894 | 6 | — | $155,485 | $699,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, which says it develops collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges, and Best Buddies International, which says it creates opportunities for friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other supported organizations include health-care providers and hospice, conservation, education, literacy, and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,705,937 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $682,943, with a median grant of $46,542. Notable recipients included the Gulf of Maine Research Institute ($682,943), the Boston Foundation The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) ($502,500), Best Buddies International ($244,893), and Kennebunkport Conservation ($94,904). The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general exempt purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew P Barowsky as director, president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Albert R Lepage as director; and Marsha Jordan as director.
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc is led by Andrew P. Barowsky, Director, President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew P. Barowsky
Director, President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert R. Lepage
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Jordan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc
How much does Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc give each year?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 11 grants.
What is Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $46,542, and its average grant was $155,085, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc that year got $47K on average.
Where does Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc give grants?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Florida (19%).
Does Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gulf of Maine Research Institute ($682,943), Boston Foundation the Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) ($502,500) and Best Buddies International ($244,893), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's EIN?
Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0563089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Andrew P Barowsky Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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