Wabc Radio Foundation Inc
To support local efforts that focus on providing necessities to New York city residents in need.
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wabc Radio Foundation Inc gave $148K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $147,713
- +237.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,543
- +102.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $178,404
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wabc Radio Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Police Athletic League ($65K). Together the top 5 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $148K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Police Athletic League New York, NY | Program Support | $65,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Dyspraxia Foundation USA Deerfield, IL | Program Support | $12,748 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Program Support | $9,965 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,404 | $148,922 | $220,715 | $147,713 | 5 |
| 2024 | $368,861 | $219,531 | $59,933 | $43,745 | 3 |
| 2023 | $7,096 | $85,716 | $87,326 | — | — |
| 2022 | $8,706 | $50,829 | $42,123 | — | — |
About Wabc Radio Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $148K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc is led by John Catsimatidis, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Catsimatidis
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Lopez
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Catsimatidis
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Wabc Radio Foundation Inc
How much does Wabc Radio Foundation Inc give each year?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc gave $148K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $44K across 3 grants.
What is Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,543, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wabc Radio Foundation Inc give grants?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (9%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Wabc Radio Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Police Athletic League ($65,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($35,000) and Broadcasters Foundation of America ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wabc Radio Foundation Inc?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc reported $178K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $149K.
What is Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wabc Radio Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3988037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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