Sympraxis
Preselected recipients only
Sympraxis is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2023 it gave $4,622 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$4,622
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2023 was up from $2,000 the year before.
33% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
How to apply
Sympraxis 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 Sympraxis funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $2,822 |
| California | 1 | $1,100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Charlotte | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Annual giving | $1,100 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte | Annual giving | $722 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Annual giving | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Annual giving | $100 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Annual giving | $100 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | Annual giving | $100 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care | Annual giving | $100 |
| PBS NC | Annual giving | $100 |
| Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church | Annual giving | $100 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Annual giving | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Annual giving | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Ioannis Papadakis
- Dr Margaret Papadakis
Questions people ask
Does Sympraxis accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sympraxis give?
$4,622 in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Sympraxis?
Its 2023 filing lists Dr Ioannis Papadakis (Chairman) and Dr Margaret Papadakis (Vice Chair, Secretary).
What does Sympraxis fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.