Associated Utility Contractors
Associated Utility Contractors is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Annapolis Junction, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $17K.
Associated Utility Contractors at a glance
In short: Associated Utility Contractors gave $9K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $158,802
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Associated Utility Contractors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Avery Taylorduquesne University ($1K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Associated Utility Contractors gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Taylorduquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Stevensuniversity of MD College Park, MD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Surzano Solomonuniversity of PA Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| T Breitschwerdthoward Comm Coll Columbia, MD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Emily Ninerpenn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lochlan Batsonfrederick Comm Coll Frederick, MD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Jake Buckmanocean Cnty VOC Tech Toms River, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Associated Utility Contractors?
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 | $158,802 | $34,686 | $11,009 | $9,000 | 9 | $9,000 | $16,813 | $7,279 |
| 2024 | $135,125 | $5,320 | $7,792 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,000 | $3,607 | $6,796 |
| 2023 | $137,597 | $7,101 | $8,462 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,000 | $5,718 | $6,449 |
| 2022 | $138,958 | $7,893 | $8,164 | $8,000 | 8 | $8,000 | $5,697 | $7,238 |
| 2021 | $139,229 | $30,384 | $6,812 | $6,000 | 4 | — | $8,476 | $6,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Associated Utility Contractors reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associated Utility Contractors's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur I. Bell III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce J. Bergeron
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Iacoboni
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Linton Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney E. Beall
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donald Cross (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Elaine M. Middleton (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert F. Webbert (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert J. Weller (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Associated Utility Contractors
How much does Associated Utility Contractors give each year?
Associated Utility Contractors gave $9K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 7 grants.
What is Associated Utility Contractors's typical grant size?
Associated Utility Contractors's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Associated Utility Contractors give grants?
Associated Utility Contractors's top state is Pennsylvania, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Florida (11%).
Does Associated Utility Contractors give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Associated Utility Contractors's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Associated Utility Contractors's largest grantees?
Associated Utility Contractors's largest 2025 grantees include Avery Taylorduquesne University ($1,000), Benjamin Stevensuniversity of MD ($1,000) and Surzano Solomonuniversity of PA ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Associated Utility Contractors?
Associated Utility Contractors reported $159K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Associated Utility Contractors?
Associated Utility Contractors is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Annapolis Junction, MD. It holds $159K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Associated Utility Contractors's EIN?
Associated Utility Contractors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6131630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Associated Utility Contractors's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Hearst Foundation
New York, NY
The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with grants typically ranging from $75,000 to $500,000 and a median of $150,000. It funds organizations nationwide; its New York office reviews proposals east of the Mississippi River and its San Francisco office reviews those west of it.
Assets
$430.3M
Grants
111
Total Given
$17.0M
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation
Allentown, PA
The Hecht Family Charitable Foundation supports charitable and educational organizations, including community programs, healthcare, arts outreach, schools, and other local institutions. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500, and most funding went to Pennsylvania, with some grants in Connecticut and New Jersey. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.0M
Grants
10
Total Given
$261K
Pennag Industries Association
Harrisburg, PA
Assets
$6K
Grants
2
Total Given
$12K
Edmunds Family Foundation
Plainfield, NJ
Assets
$6K
Grants
30
Total Given
$84K
TJ Kavanagh Foundation Inc
Hermitage, PA
The foundation supports education, community service, religious causes, and organizations in areas such as arts, health, and human services, primarily in Pennsylvania, with some funding in Ohio and Kentucky. In 2024, its 54 grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $8,000. It accepts mailed letters of application and relevant information; the stated deadline is September 30.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
54
Total Given
$870K
The Forman S Acton Educational Foundation Inc
Salem, NJ
The Forman S. Acton Educational Foundation supports education, college access, career preparation, and youth development, primarily for young people in the greater Salem City, New Jersey, area. In 2024, its 57 grants totaled about $1.24 million, with a median grant of $5,999; it requires an application on a foundation-provided form, and deadlines may be set.
Assets
$39.0M
Grants
57
Total Given
$1.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Associated Utility Contractors's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Associated Utility Contractors down — hundreds of funders to go?