John and Mary Pappajohn Family
The John and Mary Pappajohn Family is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $731,000 to charitable organizations.
John and Mary Pappajohn Family at a glance
In short: John and Mary Pappajohn Family gave $731K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $731,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $73,100
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $71,326,887
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John and Mary Pappajohn Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 93176, Des Moines, IA 50393-3176
Phone: (515) 244-5746
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Mary Pappajohn Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skidmore College ($400K). Together the top 10 received $731K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. The listed grants also included a $1,000 award to Iowa Architectural Foundation in Des Moines.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Mary Pappajohn Family gives
- In 2024 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $731K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| St Michael's Home Yonkers, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Leadership 100 New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Anatolia College Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Architectural Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $71,326,887 | $72,175,153 | $882,477 | $731,000 | 10 | $804,288 | $43,955 | $1,886,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Mary Pappajohn Family reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 were reported as general support. Among the recipients, Skidmore College describes its mission as educating undergraduates and preparing graduates to continue learning and make informed, responsible choices. The American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $731,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest awards were $400,000 to Skidmore College and $250,000 to St Michael’s Home. Other grants included $25,000 each to Leadership 100 and Anatolia College, and $10,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The remaining listed awards were $5,000 each to ASPCA, Wounded Warrior Project, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and American Heart Association, and $1,000 to Iowa Architectural Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Vassiliou and Argyris Vassiliou as co-executive directors.
John and Mary Pappajohn Family is led by Ann Vassiliou, Co-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Vassiliou
Co-Executive Director
Officer → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$63K (2024)
Argyris Vassiliou
Co-Executive Director
Officer → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$63K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Kinley (2020–2022) — Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Ann Vassiliou (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Mary Pappajohn Family
How much does John and Mary Pappajohn Family give each year?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family gave $731K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John and Mary Pappajohn Family's typical grant size?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $73,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Mary Pappajohn Family give grants?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Mary Pappajohn Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Mary Pappajohn Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Mary Pappajohn Family's largest grantees?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family's largest 2024 grantees include Skidmore College ($400,000), St Michael's Home ($250,000) and Leadership 100 ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Mary Pappajohn Family?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family reported $71.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $804K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 John and Mary Pappajohn Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as general support. Among the recipients, Skidmore College describes its mission as educating undergraduates and preparing graduates to continue learning and make informed, responsible choices. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Mary Pappajohn Family?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 John and Mary Pappajohn Family's EIN?
John and Mary Pappajohn Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4941931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Mary Pappajohn Family 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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