Academy of American Poets Incorporated
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 13-1879953
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Total giving
- $2.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $19MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO ENCOURAGE, STIMULATE, AND FOSTER THE PRODUCTION OF AMERICAN POETRY BY PROVIDING FELLOWSHIPS FOR POETS OF PROVEN MERIT, BY GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PRIZES FOR POETIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND BY OTHER SUCH MEANS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DEVISE AND DETERMINE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Canem Foundation | $50K | 2020 |
| Coffee House Press | $50K | 2020 |
| Copper Canyon Press | $50K | 2020 |
| Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc | $25K | 2020 |
| Split This Rock Inc | $25K | 2020 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.poets.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.