Pappas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pappas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,519 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $160,000. 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$278,519
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $251,233 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,233 | 55 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $278,519 | 48 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Pappas 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 Pappas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $160,000 |
| Michigan | 24 | $76,500 |
| New York | 10 | $15,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,680 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,439 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Aish Hatorah | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friendship Circle the | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Idf - Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Heritage Retreats | Charitable | $3,680 |
| Tamarack Camp | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Darche Noam | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Detroit Jewish News Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee - Chicago | Charitable | $2,439 |
| India Development & Relief Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Isaac Agree | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Organic Seed Alliance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Land Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalition | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Judson Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Detroit | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Jewish Community Campusjcc | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Detroit Chesed Project | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Camp Hasc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hatzalah Detroit | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Israaid | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Landmine Relief Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Magen David Adom Israel | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bail Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Hatzalah Israel | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Zaka | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman A Pappas
- Susan L Pappas
- Sydell Pappas
Questions people ask
Does Pappas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pappas Foundation Inc give?
$278,519 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Pappas Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman A Pappas (Director), Susan L Pappas (Director) and Sydell Pappas (Director).
What does Pappas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.