Apple Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, particularly through scholarships for students at institutions such as Ohio State University and Virginia Tech. It also focuses on providing care and support for individuals with myotonic dystrophy, as well as logistical assistance for women through various nonprofit organizations. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to education, chronic illness support, and women's empowerment, serving diverse populations in these areas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid local organizations aligned with scholarships/education, myotonic dystrophy or chronic-illness support, or women's services; organizations seeking modest unrestricted or program-level grants and that can be introduced through a personal or institutional referral.
Good Fit
- • Provides scholarships or direct student support (especially linked to Ohio institutions).
- • Works on myotonic dystrophy or related chronic-illness programs.
- • Offers programs supporting women and family services.
- • Is able to accept modest grants in the $2k–$3k range.
- • Has an existing relationship or credible introduction to the trustee or agent.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in the foundation's home state but includes occasional out-of-state grants; the latest year shows grants in two states with 70% of dollars to the foundation state.
Recipient Variety
Each observed year funds a small set of independent recipients (3–5 per year) and across three years the foundation funded different organizations rather than a tiny closed circle, indicating a moderate spread for a micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Behavior shows high turnover and many new grantees (100% new in the latest year and 80% new the prior year), but the foundation declares it funds only preselected applicants and provides no public submission contact, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
