Apgar Foundation Inc
Apgar Foundation, Inc. is an Indianapolis, Indiana–based private foundation that supports undergraduate programs focused on Western and American traditions, institutions, and values. Its website says the foundation was created to support aspects of the American cultural, religious, political, and economic heritage.
Apgar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Apgar Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state District of Columbia. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,333,500
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,092
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,500
- Total assets
- $162,412
- -89.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Apgar Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8520 Allison Pointe Blvd 220, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (833) 839-4511
Website: https://apgarfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Apgar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 221 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (16%), Texas (9%), Ohio (9%), Michigan (8%), and Louisiana (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Apgar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 38 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $394K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University Washington, DC | Political Theory Institute/Lincoln Scholars | $100,000 |
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Voegelin-Ogden Collaborative Fund | $100,000 |
| Amerion College Huntington, WV | General Support | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Becket Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Benedictine College Atchison, KS | Center for Constitutional Liberty | $40,000 |
| Catherine Project Annapolis, MD | General Support | $40,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | Arts and Humanities Society | $40,000 |
| Certell Inc Indianapolis, IN | Building Capacity for Effective Classroom | $40,000 |
| Houston Institute Houston, TX | Rice University Student Activities | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,412 | $89,793 | $1,480,283 | $1,333,500 | 38 | $1,462,066 | $84,280 | $36,171 |
| 2024 | $1,552,902 | $78,812 | $1,900,337 | $1,721,700 | 48 | $1,855,885 | $46,546 | $108,803 |
| 2023 | $3,374,427 | $1,361,415 | $1,857,705 | $1,679,500 | 50 | $1,814,255 | — | $152,660 |
| 2022 | $3,870,717 | $3,600,006 | $1,541,332 | $1,369,850 | 43 | $1,502,361 | — | $76,397 |
| 2021 | $1,812,043 | $2,916,773 | $1,230,711 | $1,032,750 | 42 | $1,165,148 | — | $76,620 |
| 2020 | $126,021 | $369,972 | $542,025 | $394,000 | 11 | — | — | $11,877 |
| 2019 | $298,115 | $688,974 | $647,071 | $510,000 | 18 | — | $15,146 | $14,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Apgar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation identifies three primary charitable missions: university and college programs—especially new, expanding, or changing programs—that promote understanding of the Western and American intellectual heritage; church-related projects and missions based on traditional Judeo-Christian thought; and programs to prevent birth defects or cure children’s diseases. Its homepage describes grants to undergraduate programs that increase knowledge of Western and American culture and help faculty and students deepen their understanding of Western and American traditions, institutions, and values.
Its 2025 grants included support for university programs and organizations with varied missions. For example, American University describes its mission as advancing knowledge, fostering intellectual curiosity, building community, and empowering lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Cedarville University says it transforms lives through education and discipleship under biblical authority. The Catherine Project describes its work as providing person-to-person teaching and supporting independent and student-directed learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,333,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $36,500. Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to American University for its Political Theory Institute/Lincoln Scholars and $100,000 to LSU Foundation for the Voegelin-Ogden Collaborative Fund. Other grants included $50,000 to Amerion College for general support and $40,000 each to Cedarville University for its Arts and Humanities Society, Certell Inc. for building capacity for effective classroom work, and Pepperdine University for its Great Books Program.
The foundation’s website says it does not accept or consider unsolicited grant applications. It describes an initial email outlining the proposed program, accompanied by a faculty supervisor’s CV for college or university requests, or organizational reports and information about key personnel for nonprofit requests. The website says suitable candidates may be asked to submit an application and additional materials for trustee review. It also lists restrictions on grants to endowments or capital campaigns, political purposes or attempts to influence legislation, buildings or facilities, and non-merit-based scholarships or fellowships; it says indirect costs are not paid. The website describes invitations to apply in November and board review typically in February or March, but does not identify a year for that cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward A. Capano as chairman, Jay S. Nordlinger as secretary, John N. Apgar IV as treasurer and vice chairman, and John J. Miller as trustee.
Apgar Foundation Inc is led by Edward A. Capano, Chairman on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward A. Capano
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $7K (2025)
John J. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Jay S. Nordlinger
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $3K (2025)
John N. Apgar IV
Treasurer & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martha B. Apgar (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah C. Bergquist (2019) — Trustee
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 $7K, to Edward a Capano (Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Apgar Foundation Inc
How much does Apgar Foundation Inc give each year?
Apgar Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 48 grants.
What is Apgar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Apgar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $36,500, and its average grant was $35,092, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Apgar Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Apgar Foundation Inc give grants?
Apgar Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Apgar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Apgar Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Apgar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Apgar Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American University ($100,000), LSU Foundation ($100,000) and Amerion College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Apgar Foundation Inc?
Apgar Foundation Inc reported $162K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Apgar Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation identifies three primary charitable missions: university and college programs—especially new, expanding, or changing programs—that promote understanding of the Western and American intellectual heritage; church-related projects and missions based on traditional Judeo-Christian thought; and programs to prevent birth defects or cure children’s diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Apgar Foundation Inc?
Apgar Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check apgarfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Apgar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Apgar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3772118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
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