The Papa John's Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Papa John's Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 267 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $382,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants267
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$382,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 217 | $494,337 |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 267 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Papa John's Foundation Inc 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 The Papa John's Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 | $928,500 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $245,000 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $212,500 |
| Texas | 36 | $206,500 |
| Florida | 41 | $199,000 |
| Virginia | 18 | $97,500 |
| Louisiana | 13 | $97,500 |
| Ohio | 11 | $65,000 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $60,000 |
| Indiana | 7 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | 2024 Memorandum of Understanding and Building Community Fund | $382,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | 2024 Memorandum of Understanding | $362,500 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | 2024 Mission of Understanding | $115,000 |
| Food Recovery Network Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | Support for the continued operation and expansion of service at the Marietta Community Food Center | $25,000 |
| Concrete Jungle Inc | Produce Buyers Club and Adventure Picks programs | $25,000 |
| Greater Louisville Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | In support of a Case Challenge for 10th grade students at Osborne High School | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Harvest Inc | Operational Support and Give for Good Match | $25,000 |
| Papa Johns Disaster Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Papa Johns Team Member Emergency Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta Inc | To sustain and strengthen the organization's Food Resource Network | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana Inc | Backpack Program | $15,000 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc | Farm Fresh Healthy Food Initiative | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc | Biztown storefront support | $15,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Feed the Need | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Feeding Communities | $15,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Food Purchasing | $15,000 |
| The Food Bank of Central Louisiana Inc | Feeding Families in Central Louisiana | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Regional East Texas Food Bank | Food Distribution | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Inc | BGCMA 2024 Youth of the Year program | $10,000 |
| Clean Memphis Organization | Project Green Fork | $10,000 |
| Covenant House New York | Covenant House New York's Youth Ambassadors Program | $10,000 |
| Ft Myers Lee County Police Athletic League Inc | Loving Hands | $10,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast | Breaking Barriers: Girl Scout Community Troops | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | Finance Park | $10,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Flashes Fighting Hunger | $10,000 |
| Kids Meals Inc | 2024 Healthy Meal Delivery Program | $10,000 |
| Nacogdoches Hope | Fully Stocked Pantry | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Hurricane Helene disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Akron Community Farms | Regenerative Food Waste Initiative | $7,500 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | 2024 Feeding Kids Support | $7,500 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Americas Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Funds for Feeding Central Pennsylvania Families Experiencing Hunger | $7,500 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Foxwood Food Center | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Madeline Chadwick
- Amanda Clark
- Chris Collins
- Kenneth M Cox
- Kevin Ellis
- Joe Johnson
- Robert Lynch
- Todd Penegor
- Miki Woodard
Questions people ask
Does The Papa John's Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Papa John's Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 267 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Papa John's Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Madeline Chadwick (Dir, Pres, Member Spokesperson), Amanda Clark (Dir), Chris Collins (Treas) and Kenneth M Cox (Sec) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Papa John's Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.