Apgar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Apgar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $36,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$36,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$162,412
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 50 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 48 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 38 | $162,412 |
How to apply
Apgar Foundation 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.
What Apgar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $220,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $124,200 |
| Ohio | 3 | $114,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $105,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $60,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University | Political theory institute/lincoln scholars | $100,000 |
| LSU Foundation | Voegelin-ogden collaborative fund | $100,000 |
| Amerion College | General support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Writing fellowship | $50,000 |
| Becket Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Benedictine College | Center for constitutional liberty | $40,000 |
| Catherine Project | General support | $40,000 |
| Cedarville University | Arts and humanities society | $40,000 |
| Certell Inc | Building capacity for effective classroom | $40,000 |
| Houston Institute | Rice university student activities | $40,000 |
| Libertas Institute | General support | $40,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Great books program | $40,000 |
| Salient Publications | General support | $40,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Classical liberalism project | $40,000 |
| Student Free Press Association | General support | $40,000 |
| The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal | General support | $40,000 |
| Xavier University | Smith center/smith scholars program | $40,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Hamilton center for classical and civic education | $40,000 |
| The Great Questions Foundation | General support | $38,000 |
| Love Your School | West virginia program | $35,000 |
| Ohio University | The george washington forum | $34,000 |
| The South Carolina Study Center | The freedom program | $32,800 |
| Tax Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Academy of Capitalism and Limited Government | University of illinois student activities | $25,000 |
| Austin Institute for the Study of Family & Culture | General support | $25,000 |
| New College Foundation Inc | Socratic experience | $25,000 |
| Scala Foundation | Princeton university student activities | $25,000 |
| St Andrews Childrens Clinic Inc | Cleft palate mission | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Penn initiative for the study of markets | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Ppe minor & ppe society | $25,000 |
| University of Louisville Research Foundation | Mcconnell center | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park | Ed snider center for constitutional studies | $25,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | Center for free enterprise | $21,200 |
| Chapman University | The smith institute | $15,000 |
| Creative Operations | General support | $12,500 |
| Ewtn News Inc | Restricted etwn news programming | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Judeo christian values and worldview | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Cultural Review - the New Criterion | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward A Capano
- Jay S Nordlinger
- John N Apgar IV
- John J Miller
Questions people ask
Does Apgar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Apgar Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $36,500.
Who runs Apgar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward A Capano (Chairman), Jay S Nordlinger (Secretary), John N Apgar IV (Treasurer & Vice Chairman) and John J Miller (Trustee).
What does Apgar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.