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The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation

Preselected recipients only Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 391870708

The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$511,901
2023$00$509,403
2024$50,0001$592,940

How to apply

The John & Mary Pappajohn Art 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tang Musuem - Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
General support$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation give?

$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ann Vassiliou (Director) and Argyris Vassiliou (Director).

What does The John & Mary Pappajohn Art Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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