The Apawamis Foundation
The Apawamis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Apawamis Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,802
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,387
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $194,226
- -54.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Apawamis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MGA Caddy Scholarship Fund ($41K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Apawamis Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2024) to $201K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MGA Caddy Scholarship Fund Elmsford, AL | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $41,000 |
| Iona College New Rochelle, NY | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $20,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $15,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $15,000 |
| Pace University New York, NY | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $10,500 |
| Beacon College Leesburg, FL | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $10,000 |
| Eagle Hill School Greenwich, CT | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $10,000 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | To Supporting the Education of Individuals | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,226 | $23,956 | $257,942 | $200,802 | 15 | $6 |
| 2024 | $428,212 | $229,969 | $199,285 | $150,834 | 13 | $6 |
| 2023 | $397,528 | $144,979 | $90,473 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $343,022 | $172,010 | $106,535 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $277,547 | $129,090 | $103,162 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $251,620 | $115,568 | $124,727 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $260,779 | $131,643 | $68,219 | — | — | — |
About The Apawamis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Apawamis Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rye, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $6.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Apawamis Foundation is led by George Whipple III, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Whipple III
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ondo
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Briggs
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Canning
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilfred A. Finnegan
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William T. Henderson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Derman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Cacciapaglia
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Hickey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sykes
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leland Paton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim O'Neill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fairhurst
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nagle
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Strobel
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Charles H. Parkhurst (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Dan Derman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jesse L. Carroll Jr. (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: John Hunter Baldwin (2019–2024) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Timothy A. O'Neill (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Betsy White (2024) — Former Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Apawamis Foundation
How much does The Apawamis Foundation give each year?
The Apawamis Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $151K across 13 grants.
What is The Apawamis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Apawamis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,387, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Apawamis Foundation give grants?
The Apawamis Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Alabama (20%) and Connecticut (17%).
Does The Apawamis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Apawamis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Supporting the Education of Individuals" (15 grants).
Who are The Apawamis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Apawamis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include MGA Caddy Scholarship Fund ($41,000), Iona College ($20,000) and Boston University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Apawamis Foundation?
The Apawamis Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is The Apawamis Foundation?
The Apawamis Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rye, NY. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Apawamis Foundation's EIN?
The Apawamis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4074486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Apawamis Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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