Iaapa Foundation
The Iaapa Foundation inspires and supports life-changing careers in the global attractions industry and cultivates tomorrow's leaders.
Iaapa Foundation at a glance
In short: Iaapa Foundation gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,000
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,600
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $466,829
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iaapa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Central Florida Foundation Inc ($21K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Iaapa Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Scholorship for Student | $21,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Anahuac University | Scholorship for Student | $10,000 |
| Aims International Dallas, TX | Scholorship for Student | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $466,829 | $255,810 | $105,377 | $63,000 | 5 | $5,713 |
| 2023 | $310,930 | $151,115 | $60,752 | $51,000 | 3 | $5,375 |
| 2022 | $213,391 | $23,099 | $57,124 | $41,000 | 3 | $1,237 |
| 2021 | $266,056 | $5,930 | $41,602 | $41,100 | 3 | $5,767 |
| 2020 | $298,749 | $35,012 | $26,602 | $21,000 | 1 | $3,708 |
About Iaapa Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iaapa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iaapa Foundation is led by Jakob Wahl, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jakob Wahl
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Seay
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeroen Nijpels
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Whiting
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Mehrmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreas Andersen
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Weber
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Turner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Chavez
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Hamedl
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Massimiliano Freddi
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Sze
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Xiomara Wiley
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Cooper
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Powers
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bobbie Wages (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Deborah Eicher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Harold McEvoy (2020–2022) — Predisent & CEO
- Former: Lee Alexakos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandy Clark (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim O'Brien (2020–2021) — Director
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 Iaapa Foundation
How much does Iaapa Foundation give each year?
Iaapa Foundation gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
What is Iaapa Foundation's typical grant size?
Iaapa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Iaapa Foundation give grants?
Iaapa Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (24%) and Ohio (16%).
Does Iaapa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Iaapa Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholorship for Student" (5 grants).
Who are Iaapa Foundation's largest grantees?
Iaapa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Central Florida Foundation Inc ($21,000), Anahuac University ($10,000) and Aims International ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iaapa Foundation?
Iaapa Foundation reported $467K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What is Iaapa Foundation?
Iaapa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Orlando, FL. It holds $467K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Iaapa Foundation's EIN?
Iaapa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4186862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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