Metropoulos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Metropoulos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.2 million the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 29 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 32 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 28 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Metropoulos Family Foundation 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 Metropoulos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 9 | $384,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $230,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $145,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $32,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Babson College | To support the charity's mission. | $2.0 million |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $200,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | To support the charity's mission. | $150,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | To support the charity's mission. | $125,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine | To support the charity's mission. | $100,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons | To support the charity's mission. | $60,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $50,000 |
| Hellenic Intiative Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $50,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $50,000 |
| National Hellenic Museum | To support the charity's mission. | $50,000 |
| Order of St Andrew the Apostle Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $24,000 |
| Covenant House | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Area Tennis Patrons Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| Project Mexico of the Orthodox Church | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the charity's mission. | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To support the charity's mission. | $12,500 |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation | To support the charity's mission. | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $10,000 |
| Golden Opportunities Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $10,000 |
| NAMI Connecticut | To support the charity's mission. | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | To support the charity's mission. | $10,000 |
| Stowe Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $7,500 |
| American Hellenic Institute Foundation Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $5,000 |
| Hartford Healthcare at Home | To support the charity's mission. | $2,500 |
| World Vision Inc | To support the charity's mission. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- C Dean Metropoulos
- Marianne Metropoulos
- J Daren Metropoulos
- Evan Metropoulos
- Michael Engel
Questions people ask
Does Metropoulos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Metropoulos Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Metropoulos Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Dean Metropoulos (President), Marianne Metropoulos (Director), J Daren Metropoulos (Vice President) and Evan Metropoulos (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Metropoulos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.