Arthur M and Martha R Pappas
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas is a private foundation located in Stoneham, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made 15 grants totaling $900,000, all to recipients in Massachusetts; the listed grant purposes were general.
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas at a glance
In short: Arthur M and Martha R Pappas gave $900K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Massachusetts. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $900,000
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,715,757
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur M and Martha R Pappas
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Rnlusardi Cpa 271 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone: (781) 279-3360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur M and Martha R Pappas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Auburn ($250K). Together the top 10 received $881K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 108 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur M and Martha R Pappas open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $900K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Auburn Auburn, MA | General | $250,000 |
| Ecotarium Worcester, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Worcester, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Tower Hill Botanic Garden Boylston, MA | General | $75,000 |
| The Hanover Theatre Worcester, MA | General | $70,000 |
| Auburn Youth & Family Ser Auburn, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Arts Worcester Worcester, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society Lincoln, MA | General | $11,000 |
| The Wonder Mission Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,715,757 | $1,424,479 | $1,052,510 | $900,000 | 15 | $924,250 | $1,308,991 | $1,087,321 |
| 2023 | $16,319,454 | $733,522 | $1,074,509 | $1,034,300 | 16 | $1,064,351 | $676,177 | $978,084 |
| 2022 | $16,624,353 | $793,726 | $1,258,454 | $1,201,500 | 15 | $1,237,764 | $774,741 | $1,023,167 |
| 2021 | $17,457,439 | $1,112,866 | $986,645 | $975,000 | 23 | $981,654 | $1,111,871 | $1,095,194 |
| 2020 | $17,331,218 | $747,158 | $1,036,549 | $991,750 | 39 | — | $746,164 | $971,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur M and Martha R Pappas reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included Wellesley College, which describes its mission as providing “an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.” The Wonder Mission Inc. describes its mission as providing educational experiences to immerse, mobilize, and inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $900,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest were Town of Auburn ($250,000), Ecotarium ($200,000), UMass Memorial Health ($200,000), Tower Hill Botanic Garden ($75,000), and The Hanover Theatre ($70,000). Each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha R. Pappas, Samuel Kenary, Alison Kenary, Rachel Goodrich, and Laura Myers as trustees.
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha R. Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Kenary
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Kenary
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Myers
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Goodrich
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Morse (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur M and Martha R Pappas
How much does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas give each year?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas gave $900K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
What is Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's typical grant size?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur M and Martha R Pappas that year got $73K on average.
Where does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas give grants?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (8 grants) and Auburn, MA (3 grants).
Does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's largest grantees?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Auburn ($250,000), Ecotarium ($200,000) and Umass Memorial Health ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur M and Martha R Pappas?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $924K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included Wellesley College, which describes its mission as providing “an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur M and Martha R Pappas?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's EIN?
Arthur M and Martha R Pappas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2967957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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