Pape Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Pape Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,115 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,115
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $135,000 the year before.
68% 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 | $127,600 | 18 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 26 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $118,115 | 26 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Pittman PO Box 733, Boise, ID 83701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | info@papefamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://papefamilyfoundation.org/eligibility-timeline/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pape Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $41,900 |
| Oregon | 8 | $39,200 |
| Idaho | 4 | $11,900 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,915 |
| California | 1 | $2,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,300 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life School of Dallas | Removing Communication Barriers Through Translate live implementation | $10,000 |
| My Possibilities | My Possibilities Aging HIPster Initiative | $10,000 |
| Northwest Association for Blindathletes | Empowering Oregon's Blind and Visually Impaired Community through adaptive equipment | $10,000 |
| Marist Spartan Boosters | General & Unrestricted | $6,900 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Folding Exam Tables Fund | $5,915 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest | New Youth Space Technology and Furnishings Fund | $5,000 |
| Bit by Bit | 'SparkExpand our 'Current' Program with an Electrical Upgrade | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County | Giving Kids a Healthy Space for Counseling | $5,000 |
| Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County Inc | Empowering Futures - CGK Training Program for Foster-care youth | $5,000 |
| Friendly House Inc | New Computers Fund for the Friendly House Community Center | $5,000 |
| Its A Sensory World Inc | Classroom Upgrades Fund for the It's a Sensory World Academy | $5,000 |
| Kinship House | Play Therapy Site Renovations | $5,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | "Nutrition for All" Feeding Program | $5,000 |
| The High Desert Museum | Little Wonders Fund | $5,000 |
| Think Wild | Aquatic Mammal Rehabilitation Enclosure | $5,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Coppell Arts Cultural & Heritage Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Coppell Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Idaho Youth Golf Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Operation Kindness | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Pastor of St Theresa Parish- South Lake Tahoe A Co | B&B 4 Kids Fund | $2,300 |
| The High Desert Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| The One Love Foundation in Honor of Yeardley Love | General & Unrestricted | $2,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Anton
- Trudy Baade
- Andrea Pape
- Abigail Pape
- Bryan Pape
- Christian Pape
- Gary Pape
- Jordan Pape
- Justin Dean Pape
- Ryan Pape
- Sarah Pape
- Terrance Pape
- Sarah Pittman
- Alyson Richards
- Caroline Richards
Questions people ask
Does Pape Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://papefamilyfoundation.org/eligibility-timeline/.
How much does Pape Family Foundation give?
$118,115 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pape Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Anton (Trustee), Trudy Baade (VP, Trustee, Sec), Andrea Pape (Trustee) and Abigail Pape (Trustee, Treas) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Pape Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.