Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- is a private foundation based in Glen Rock, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to New Jersey organizations, including a Boy Scouts of America council, local Scout troops, a social service association, and a library, as well as scholarships to individual recipients.
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- at a glance
In short: Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- gave $942K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $941,860
- +193.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,225
- +215.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,455,184
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations; no application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1114, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Phone: (201) 444-4850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council ($841K). Together the top 7 received $911K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($30,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 91 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- gives
- Giving grew 468% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $942K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $942K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council Oakland, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $841,160 |
| Social Service Association Ridgewood, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $40,000 |
| Glen Rock Library Glen Rock, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $10,000 |
| Troop 15 Glen Rock Glen Rock, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| Troop 27 Glen Rock Glen Rock, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| Troop 5 Ridgewood Ridgewood, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| Troop 7 Ridgewood Ridgewood, NJ | Contribution - General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| 19 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,700 |
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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 | $4,455,184 | $586,577 | $1,005,311 | $941,860 | 26 | $941,860 | $536,119 | $413,304 |
| 2024 | $4,877,900 | $335,105 | $388,291 | $321,500 | 28 | $321,500 | $285,219 | $414,330 |
| 2023 | $4,934,574 | $375,328 | $442,238 | $335,500 | 19 | $335,500 | $330,482 | $240,660 |
| 2022 | $4,959,620 | $3,850,425 | $218,718 | $165,686 | 9 | $165,686 | $4,037,236 | $340,734 |
| 2021 | $1,329,253 | $103,181 | $106,059 | $88,757 | 9 | $88,757 | $89,540 | $220,076 |
| 2020 | $1,332,121 | $-21,087 | $103,673 | $87,000 | 10 | — | $3,250 | $86,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- reported a distributable amount of $413K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a Boy Scouts of America council, local Scout troops, a social service association, a library, and individual scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $941,860. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $841,160, with a median of $2,000. The largest grant was $841,160 to the Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council for general uses and purposes. Other notable grants were $40,000 to the Social Service Association of Ridgewood, $10,000 to Glen Rock Library, and $5,000 each to Troop 15 Glen Rock, Troop 27 Glen Rock, Troop 5 Ridgewood, and Troop 7 Ridgewood, all for general uses and purposes. The filing also lists five $2,000 scholarships to individual recipients.
For comparison, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $321,500 in 2024 and 19 grants totaling $335,500 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Kapotes as president, William P Lee as secretary, Robert Saydah as treasurer, and Anne W Oros and Daniel A Corey as trustees.
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- is led by James Kapotes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Kapotes
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne W. Oros
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Corey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Saydah
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William P. Lee
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Collins (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-
How much does Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- give each year?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- gave $942K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $322K across 28 grants.
What is Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s typical grant size?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $36,225, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- give grants?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgewood, NJ (3 grants) and Glen Rock, NJ (3 grants).
Does Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s largest grantees?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s largest 2025 grantees include Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council ($841,160), Social Service Association ($40,000) and Glen Rock Library ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($30,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $942K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $413K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a Boy Scouts of America council, local Scout troops, a social service association, a library, and individual scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s EIN?
Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1736273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Yaw Paw Camp Foundation of Ridgewood- accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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