Appleman Foundation Inc
Appleman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable and educational organizations, including arts organizations, colleges, cultural institutions, and organizations serving children.
Appleman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Appleman Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,084,934
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,559
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $31,007,219
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Appleman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 810 Seventh Avenue 7Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 686-7160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Appleman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Foundation for the Arts ($218K). Together the top 10 received $898K.
Grant Size Distribution
451 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 451 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; other shares went to recipients in DC (4%), Maine (4%), Texas (3%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Appleman Foundation Inc gives
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.4M (2020) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $218,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater NY New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $100,000 |
| Public Arts Fund New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $75,000 |
| Colby College Waterville, ME | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $65,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater NY New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $60,000 |
| The 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,007,219 | $2,222,396 | $2,784,500 | $2,084,934 | 134 | $2,217,776 | $1,744,721 | $2,562,550 |
| 2023 | $31,628,427 | $3,760,315 | $3,086,605 | $2,579,095 | 102 | $2,693,741 | $3,365,318 | $2,318,725 |
| 2022 | $30,888,119 | $703,710 | $2,676,497 | $2,093,533 | 97 | $2,199,235 | $327,018 | $2,350,664 |
| 2021 | $32,860,906 | $2,546,572 | $2,256,904 | $1,763,100 | 85 | $1,825,457 | $1,736,888 | $2,344,920 |
| 2020 | $32,571,238 | $2,876,588 | $1,865,164 | $1,368,536 | 33 | — | $2,372,948 | $1,932,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Appleman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, the New York Foundation for the Arts says its mission is to empower artists and cultural workers; the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art; and Citizens Committee for Children says it works to advance the well-being, equity, and justice of New York’s children. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Appleman Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 134 grants totaling $2,084,934. Grants ranged from $4 to $218,000, with a median grant of $6,500. The largest awards included $218,000 to New York Foundation for the Arts, $200,000 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, $100,000 to American Red Cross of Greater NY, and $75,000 to Public Arts Fund. Other notable grants included $65,000 to Colby College, $60,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater NY, and $50,000 each to The 92nd Street Y and Metropolitan Opera. The listed grant purposes were “general charitable & educational purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Unterberg as president, Ellen Unterberg Celli as vice president, and James Satloff as secretary and treasurer.
Appleman Foundation Inc is led by Susan Unterberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Unterberg
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Unterberg Celli
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Satloff
Secretary & Treasuer
On filings since 2020
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 Appleman Foundation Inc
How much does Appleman Foundation Inc give each year?
Appleman Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 102 grants.
What is Appleman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Appleman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $15,559, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Appleman Foundation Inc give grants?
Appleman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (86 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Salisbury, CT (5 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Appleman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Appleman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (134 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Appleman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Appleman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York Foundation for the Arts ($218,000), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ($200,000) and American Red Cross of Greater NY ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Appleman Foundation Inc?
Appleman Foundation Inc reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Appleman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Appleman Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Appleman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Appleman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6154978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Appleman 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Appleman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/appleman-foundation-inc-morg_7e3196ae8ffb4883a94ff2ded0ab0bdb
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