The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation is a public charity based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Founded in 2003, it supports opportunities for young people, particularly through scholarships and funding for educational and extracurricular programs.
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation gave $237K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,200
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,246
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,566,135
- +12.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 108 Bassett Creek Trail, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (914) 234-9008
Website: https://andrewkdwyer.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grassroots Tennis ($30K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its described support includes organizations in Hobe Sound, New York, and Connecticut, as well as programs serving children in an individual recipient These examples indicate activity in multiple locations; the available information does not state a formal geographic boundary.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $165K (2021) to $237K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $237K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Tennis Norwalk, CT | Assistance for youth for high quality tennis instruction with academic support, character development and a caring community that emphasizes relationships above all. | $30,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Hobe Sound, FL | Assist educational institutions and related activities - youth development. | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Greenwich, CT | Assistance to provide children from low income families to develop academically and culturally. | $25,000 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | Assistance to help provide merit based urban and minority education that challenges, guides and supports students to realize their full academic potential | $25,000 |
| Rippawan Cisqua School Mount Kisco, NY | Assistance to educate students to become independent thinkers, confident in their abilities and themselves. They are committed to a dynamic program of academics, the arts, and athletics, and support an engaged faculty to challenge students to discover and explore their talents to the fullest. | $25,000 |
| Able Athletics Scarsdale, NY | Assistance to provide sports to individuals with rare disorders and developmental differences. Youth living with developmental disorders | $25,000 |
| Endeavor Horsemanship Mount Kisco, NY | Assistance to empower individuals with special needs, with the therapeutic healing potential of a horse. | $20,000 |
| First Tee St Augustine, FL | Assistance to first tee programs provides quality youth golf programs that include adult mentors and safe places for young people to develop life skills and expose young people to core values. | $15,000 |
| Waterside School Stamford, CT | Assistance to help children from low income families with early academic development. | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,566,135 | $1,119,987 | $373,493 | $237,200 | 13 | $754,446 |
| 2023 | $5,838,626 | $479,307 | $360,691 | $206,440 | 11 | $138,184 |
| 2022 | $4,944,438 | $253,632 | $304,484 | $235,872 | Total only | $213,546 |
| 2021 | $6,274,907 | $591,599 | $276,175 | $165,000 | 9 | $312,852 |
| 2020 | $5,475,444 | $258,598 | $219,835 | $200,000 | 13 | $86,917 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide opportunities that make a difference in young people’s lives. Its 2024 filing says it supports schools and organizations focused on providing opportunities to disadvantaged people, monitors grant effectiveness, and expects to add educational institutions as it grows.
The foundation’s website describes support for scholarships, community athletic programs, and organizations serving children, including those with severe health challenges. Examples include scholarships and lacrosse support for East Harlem School, and four scholarships through First Tee of Connecticut. The filing also describes support for Harlem Academy, East Harlem School at Exodus House, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The 2023 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hobe Sound Community Chest says its mission is to promote the social and educational wellbeing of the community by funding programs for residents in need. Harlem Academy says it advances opportunity for promising children and supports their academic achievement. Waterside School says it provides an early educational foundation for motivated, disadvantaged children, from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Fishers Island Community Center says it provides cultural, educational, athletic, and social activities for residents.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $206,440. The four grants individually listed for that year were $25,000 to Hobe Sound Community Chest, $25,000 to Harlem Academy, $10,000 to Waterside School, and $6,440 to Fishers Island Community Center. Those four awards total $66,440; the available information does not identify the other seven recipients or their amounts. The website also describes scholarship support and funding for extracurricular programs, including athletic programs. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $237,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Dwyer, Cynthia Dwyer, Nancy Eaves, Elizabeth Dwyer Rice, Chris Brooks, Jake Grand, Nate Thorne, and John Hyland as board members. The filing also says trustees contribute time and dedication and monitor the effectiveness of grants.
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Dwyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Dwyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dwyer Rice
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Grand
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hyland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Eaves
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Thorne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation
How much does The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation give each year?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation gave $237K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $206K across 11 grants.
What is The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $18,246, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation give grants?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (27%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Mount Kisco, NY (2 grants).
Does The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grassroots Tennis ($30,000), Hobe Sound Community Chest ($25,000) and Boys and Girls Club ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide opportunities that make a difference in young people’s lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check andrewkdwyer.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's EIN?
The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7353491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-andrew-k-dwyer-foundation-morg_7a7c704bd5c547c7b687ca81071bffff
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