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Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. is a private corporation based in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. 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 its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Maryland, Minnesota, District of Columbia. 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.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$54K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. is headquartered in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
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 |
| Atlanta Radio ClubAssistance of Amateur Radio Operators and in-person meetings. | Sandy Springs, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Appalachian Radio Museum IncEducating the public about the wonders of radio and importance of amateur radio. | Asheville, NC | $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 |
| Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio ClubRepair and maintenance of club radio equipment. | Nazareth, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Portage Co Amateur Radio Svc IncPromote and support amateur radio in our community. | Ravenna, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Dayton Amateur Radio AssociationSupport the preservation of radio equipment and radio amateurs. | Dayton, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Ariss-UsaSupport Education programs for International Space Station | Towson, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| AmsatSupport Youth Initiatives in connection with the Amateur Radio Satellite program | Washington, DC | $4K | 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 |
| 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 |