Iaap Foundation

What Iaap Foundation does

IAAP Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered at 9233 Ward Parkway Suite 201, Kansas City, Missouri, that operates as the philanthropic arm of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Formed in 2012 by merging the Retirement Trust Foundation (established 1947) and the Research and Educational Foundation (established 1966), the foundation's stated purpose is to provide financial resources for research and education supporting the administrative profession, with a fully integrated strategic plan developed jointly with IAAP's Boards of Directors since 2022.

The foundation's core products are scholarships and giving programs rather than technology. Its portfolio includes IAAP Summit Scholarships, IAAP CAPstone virtual-learning Scholarships, the MÄlama 'ohana Scholarship for Hawaii members, and the Wilkinson Scholarship for Leaders at the Aspire Leadership Conference. These are funded through seven giving channels: one-time and recurring individual donations, Power of 10 monthly giving circles that aggregate ten donors to underwrite a single scholarship, employer matching, IRA RMD distributions, donor-advised funds, appreciated stock transfers, and legacy bequests. Distribution runs entirely through IAAP's event platforms and online properties, and the foundation operates without disclosed headcount or technology infrastructure of its own. Since 2012, the foundation reports it has invested more than $4 million in the administrative profession through educational programs, leadership development, community building, and the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential.

The business model is event- and community-driven charitable giving. Go-to-market is centered on IAAP Summit, CAPstone, and Aspire Leadership Conference touchpoints, supplemented by email, the foundation website, and Givebutter for online donations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the foundation is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors consisting entirely of administrative professionals (Chair Carissa Burgett; Chair-Elect Terri Mullan; Directors Colleen Sailer, Barrett Shaw, Anika Porter, Kim Madrid, Elaine Strohm). Geographic reach spans the U.S. (including Hawaii), Japan, and Uganda, and the foundation holds EIN 31-1745518 for tax-deductible contributions.

Name

Iaap Foundation

Legal name

IAAP Foundation

Website

https://iaap-foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAAP Foundation is a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3) that funds scholarships and educational programs for administrative professionals through individual donations, Power of 10 giving circles, employer matching, and legacy gifts, operating as the charitable partner of IAAP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development Scholarships and Charitable Giving Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation
• Professional scholarships
• Administrative professionals
• Leadership development
• Nonprofit giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting administrative professionals. Includes one-time and recurring gifts through online portal (Givebutter), with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual giving.
2. Power of 10 Giving Circles: Monthly recurring donations ($10 or more) combined from 10 donors to create a full scholarship. Participants join circles and can serve as Circle Captains.
3. Employer Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations, potentially doubling or tripling contribution impact.
4. Retirement Account Distributions: Donors can make gifts directly from retirement accounts (IRA required minimum distributions), meeting RMD requirements while supporting the foundation.
5. Donor Advised Funds: Distributions from donor advised funds through investment advisors, identified by EIN 31-1745518.
6. Stock Donations: Appreciated stock donations allow donors to avoid capital gains tax while claiming charitable deduction for full fair-market value.
7. Legacy Bequests: Bequests and trusts included in wills, honoring the administrative profession and empowering future leaders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IAAP Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that awards scholarships and provides financial resources to administrative professionals for professional development, conference attendance, certification support, and leadership training. Its core offerings include the Power of 10 monthly giving circle program and a portfolio of named scholarships (IAAP Summit, IAAP CAPstone, Mālama 'ohana, and Wilkinson Scholarship for Leaders), all funded through individual donations, employer matching, stock gifts, donor advised funds, retirement account distributions, and legacy bequests.

Product overview

The IAAP Foundation is a Kansas City, Missouri-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The foundation's core offering is a portfolio of scholarship programs including IAAP Summit Scholarships, IAAP CAPstone Scholarships, the Mālama 'ohana Scholarship, and the Wilkinson Scholarship for Leaders. These are complemented by the Power of 10 monthly giving circle program that aggregates small donations to fund scholarships collectively. The foundation has invested over $4 million since 2012 in educational programs, leadership development, community building, and the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential program. The foundation does not offer a technology product but rather provides grants, scholarships, and educational resources to administrative professionals worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IAAP Summit Scholarships
• IAAP CAPstone Scholarships
• Mālama 'ohana Scholarship
• Wilkinson Scholarship for Leaders
• Power of 10 Monthly Giving Circle

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2012, invested more than $4 million in the administrative profession

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAAP Foundation is the charitable partner of IAAP. Since 2022, IAAP and the Foundation share a fully integrated strategic plan developed in partnership between both Boards of Directors. The Foundation provides resources (financial, intellectual, innovation, and governance) in support of the shared mission and vision.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Bar Foundation: Affiliated research and education foundation for the legal profession — comparable profession-specific foundation structure tied to a major professional association.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): Long-standing scholarship foundation with diversified giving vehicles (corporate gifts, individual donations, bequests), aligned with member institutions — closely mirrors IAAP Foundation's integrated-association model.
• AICPA Foundation: The charitable arm of the American Institute of CPAs, awarding scholarships and supporting education for accounting professionals — directly comparable profession-specific scholarship foundation model.
• National Society of Professional Engineers Foundation: The philanthropic arm of NSPE supporting engineering education and scholarships — directly mirrors the profession-specific foundation/association partnership model.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): A 501(c)(3) that funds scholarships and fellowships for women advancing in education and careers — directly analogous scholarship-grantmaking foundation with a defined beneficiary population.
• AFP Foundation for Philanthropy: The charitable arm of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, supporting fundraising professionals via scholarships and training — direct peer as a profession-specific scholarship foundation.

Emerging players

• PEAK Grantmaking: A membership organization for grantmakers, focused on practice and standards in philanthropic giving — adjacent to IAAP Foundation's grant administration role.
• HR Certification Institute Foundation: Profession-specific certification and scholarship body for HR professionals — overlaps with IAAP Foundation's credentialing-adjacent scholarship focus (CAP program).

Broad incumbents

• Council on Foundations: The leading U.S. membership organization for foundations and corporate giving programs — represents the broader ecosystem in which IAAP Foundation operates.

Regional players

• International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Endowment Fund: An internationally scoped profession-linked endowment supporting librarianship — comparable profession-specific international foundation, though more academic and research-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iaapfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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