CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It reported 23 grants totaling $233,022 for filing year 2024. Its reported grants include support for schools, universities, churches, arts organizations, and organizations serving children and families.
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F at a glance
In short: CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F gave $233K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,022
- +77.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,131
- +107.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,937,353
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% 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 CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3939 Hartsdale, Houston, TX 77063
Phone: (713) 783-7343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Kinkaid School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 115 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, Texas organizations received 76% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were South Carolina, 5%; Illinois, 4%; Florida, 3%; and Washington, DC, 2%. The listed grants also include recipients in Georgia, Indiana, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $132K (2023) to $247K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kinkaid School Houston, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Annunication Greek Orthodox School Houston, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Agoc Philophochos Houston, TX | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Musc Foundation Charleston, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heroes for Children Houston, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Tarpon Springs, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mane Dawgs Bishop, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $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 | $3,937,353 | $467,970 | $272,977 | $233,022 | 23 | $234,530 | $437,501 | $242,160 |
| 2023 | $3,824,009 | $184,398 | $179,837 | $131,649 | 27 | $135,326 | $155,038 | $220,629 |
| 2022 | $3,712,448 | $174,173 | $304,297 | $246,590 | 25 | $246,590 | $142,469 | $232,532 |
| 2021 | $3,842,572 | $383,701 | $290,036 | $225,025 | 22 | $226,952 | $345,918 | $244,615 |
| 2020 | $3,748,907 | $226,388 | $247,326 | $199,567 | 18 | — | $190,946 | $226,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Heroes for Children says it provides financial and social assistance to families with children battling cancer, and Pathways for Little Feet says it works to reduce financial barriers to adoption and foster care through assistance and family support. Georgetown University describes a mission centered on education, discourse among people of different faiths and cultures, and the common good; Vassar College describes its mission as providing a liberal education that supports purposeful lives. Trinity University states that its mission is excellence in teaching, research, and service, while Wofford College describes its purpose as providing a high-quality liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $233,022. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to The Kinkaid School, $20,000 to Annunciation Greek Orthodox School, and $13,000 to AGOC Philoptochos, all in Houston. Other grants included $10,000 to MUSC Foundation; $7,500 to Heroes for Children; and $6,000 to St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maria Papadopoulos as director and president; Helena P Johnson as director and vice president; Christina P Papandreau as director and treasurer; and Neofytos Dean Papadopoulos and William C Papadopoulos as directors.
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F is led by Maria Papadopoulos, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Papadopoulos
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina P. Papandreau
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helena P. Johnson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neofytos Dean Papadopoulos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Papadopoulos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F
How much does CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F give each year?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F gave $233K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 27 grants.
What is CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's typical grant size?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,131, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F that year got $6K on average.
Where does CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F give grants?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's largest grantees?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's largest 2024 grantees include The Kinkaid School ($100,000), Annunication Greek Orthodox School ($20,000) and Agoc Philophochos ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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 CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's EIN?
CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0604133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does CN and Maria Papadopoulos Charitable F 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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