Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc
Preselected recipients only
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc is a private foundation in Apopka, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,700 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $53,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,700
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $69,200 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,200 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $72,700 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $58,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Amateur Radio Assn Inc | Provide financial support & distribute scholarship funds | $53,000 |
| Radio Club of America | Provide financial support | $2,700 |
| Alliance Amateur Radio Club Inc | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Family and Community Services Inc | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Radio Amateur Satellite Corp AMSAT | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society GAR | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Ariss | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Peekskill-Cortlandt Amateur Radio A | Provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Orlando Amateur Radio Club | Provide financial support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter T Loughney Jr
- Chuck W Farnham
- Anthony Perales
- Larry Gabriel
- Kenneth Oelke
- Pete Varounis
- Howard F Cunningham JR
- William P Cahill
- John A Facella
- Robert Hajdak
Questions people ask
Does Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc give?
$72,700 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Walter T Loughney Jr (President), Chuck W Farnham (Vice President), Anthony Perales (Secretary) and Larry Gabriel (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.