Move the World Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Move the World Foundation is a private foundation in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$263,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $303,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $303,000 | 27 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $263,000 | 27 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Move the World 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Move the World Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $260,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massinc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| KIPP Charter School Lynn | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Leap for Education | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Museum of Science | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Alma del Mar Charter School | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Atlantis Charter School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Lynn | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Worcester | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kids in Tech | Charitable | $10,000 |
| La Vida Scholars | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro South (Brockton) | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls of Lawrence | Charitable | $8,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Charitable | $8,000 |
| The Hestia Fund | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Icivics | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Valedictorian Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Year Up | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Coaching for Change | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Learn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Top Notch Scholars | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mass Science & Engineering Fair Inc | Charitable. | $3,000 |
| One Goal | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Pappas
- Jill Pappas
- Melissa Pappas
- Christina Pappas
- Michael Pappas
Questions people ask
Does Move the World Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Move the World Foundation give?
$263,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Move the World Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Pappas (Trustee, Executive Director), Jill Pappas (Trustee), Melissa Pappas (Trustee) and Christina Pappas (Trustee, Director of Operations) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Move the World Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.