The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$169,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,530 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $95,000 | 31 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $158,530 | 22 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $169,500 | 27 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family 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.
What The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $120,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Nation Walking Together | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Garden of Health | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| ALS Hope Foundation | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $12,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Mater Dei Catholic School | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Legacy of Life Foundation | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Aalive | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Chosen 300 Ministiries | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Manna on Main Street | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Never Alone Widows Foundation | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Presentation of Our Lord Ukranian Catholic Church | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Rock Ministries of Philadelphia | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| St Anne's Ukranian Catholic Church | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| St Johns Hospice | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| St Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| St Alphonsus Parish | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $3,500 |
| Drueding Center | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Brookline Lab Rescue | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Saint Maximilian Kobe Parish Church | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| The Dear Santa Society | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Blessed Generation | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| St Gregory's Ladies Guilds | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $500 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $500 |
| Hatfield Township Police Department | Unrestricted use for tax-exempt purpose of organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent J Pappas
- Diane Pappas
- Joseph Pappas
- Emily Neff
- Sarah Vernacchio
Questions people ask
Does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation give?
$169,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vincent J Pappas (Trustee), Diane Pappas (Trustee), Joseph Pappas (Trustee) and Emily Neff (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and community development.