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Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. is a private corporation based in APOPKA, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1977. The principal officer is % Walter Loughney. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $418K. We provide a yearly grant to The Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc. a 501c3 public charity which provides the selection and distribution process at no cost. Since 1978 we have paid for 578 individual scholarships totaling $771,350. Last year we paid for 23 Scholarships. According to available records, Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. has made 27 grants totaling $319K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $92K in 2021 to $69K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $157K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $54K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, which account for 59% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
We provide a yearly grant to The Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc. a 501c3 public charity which provides the selection and distribution process at no cost. Since 1978 we have paid for 578 individual scholarships totaling $771,350. Last year we paid for 23 Scholarships.
We provide grants to other Ham Radio Organizations that are public charities that operate for educational and scientific purposes like Youth DX Adventure Program of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association AMSAT ARISS the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station the Radio Club of America's youth programs and to organizations that assist in disaster recovery.
We provide a yearly grant to The Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc. a 501c3 public charity which provides the selection and distribution process at no cost. Since 1978 we have paid for 578 individual scholarships totaling $771,350. Last year we paid for 23 Scholarships. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, MN, OH.
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. has distributed a total of $319K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $54K.
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (111990569) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. is headquartered in APOPKA, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
Total Giving
$120K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$69K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$73K
Distribution Amount
$73K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$319K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Amateur Radio IncCollege Scholarships | College Park, MD | $51K | 2023 |
| Radio Club Of AmericaPromote Youth Activities | Maple Grove, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Portage Co Amateur Radio Svc IncPromote and support amateur radio in our community. | Ravenna, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Appalachian Radio Museum IncEducating the public about the wonders of radio and importance of amateur radio. | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio ClubRepair and maintenance of club radio equipment. | Nazareth, PA |
INDIANOLA, WA
GLENDALE, CA
NEW BRITAIN, CT
MINDEN, NV
| $2K |
| 2023 |
| Dayton Amateur Radio AssociationSupport the preservation of radio equipment and radio amateurs. | Dayton, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Orlando Amateur Radio ClubAssistance and support of Radio Amateurs | Winter Park, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Tequesta Repeater GroupTo help recruit more hams into our hobby. | Jupiter, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Atlanta Radio ClubAssistance of Amateur Radio Operators and in-person meetings. | Sandy Springs, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ariss-UsaSupport Education programs for International Space Station | Towson, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Antique Wireless AssociationSupport the collection and preservation of early wireless and radio equipment and provide for STEM educational classes for students. | Bloomfield, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| AmsatSupport Youth Initiatives in connection with the Amateur Radio Satellite program | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Tuscon Amateur Packet RadioSupport the development of leading-edge digital technologies for amateur radio enthusiasts. | Tipp City, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Radio TechnologySupport the installation of antennas for museum radio station. | Huntington, WV | $4K | 2022 |
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