American Museum of Telephony
Gave $625K in 2025Aptos, California · EIN 91-1979324 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $625,098 and $625,098.
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The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | American Museum of Telephony Attn J |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1030, Aptos CA 95001 |
| Phone | (209) 755-4949 |
| Form and materials | Typed request on charity's letterhead, statement of exemption or charitable qualification, and reasonable request of contribution from the Museum |
| Deadlines | January 31 |
| Restrictions | Not at this time, though the organization reserves the right to change this policy at any time without further notice |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside California.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications History Group Incorporated | Denver, CO | Preserving history | $625,098 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $625,098 | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602039349100960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1979324
- Profile updated Nov 11, 2026 · Report a mistake
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