L Roy Papp Charitable Trust
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports eight grants totaling $132,000, all to recipients in Arizona.
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: L Roy Papp Charitable Trust gave $131K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,500
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,100
- +58.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $420,928
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to L Roy Papp Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Harry A. Papp as the contact; form and materials are listed as N/A. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited to IRC 501(c)(3) organizations selected by the trustees. At least one-third of distributions in any calendar year must go to charitable organizations located in Arizona for charitable purposes within Arizona.
- Contact
Application contact: Harry A Papp
Mailing address: 2201 E Camelback Road 227B, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 956-0980
Website: https://roypapp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L Roy Papp Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phoenix Art Museum ($85K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The filing also requires that at least one-third of distributions in any calendar year go to charitable organizations located in Arizona for charitable purposes within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How L Roy Papp Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $282K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | Papp Family Collection Exhibition | $75,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Scholarship Program | $40,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | FEES | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,928 | $83,978 | $139,461 | $130,500 | 5 | $134,962 | $83,799 | $46,421 |
| 2024 | $476,411 | $185,648 | $136,417 | $132,000 | 8 | $136,178 | $185,409 | $50,013 |
| 2023 | $427,180 | $11,186 | $39,887 | $36,750 | 2 | $39,650 | $11,690 | $48,111 |
| 2022 | $455,881 | $9,057 | $284,600 | $282,093 | 41 | $283,793 | $8,850 | $52,835 |
| 2021 | $731,424 | $155,496 | $121,489 | $115,500 | 14 | $117,150 | $155,280 | $65,097 |
| 2020 | $697,417 | $198,719 | $168,825 | $165,458 | 36 | — | $198,452 | $54,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Roy Papp Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Honor Health’s greatest needs, an Arizona State University Foundation scholarship program, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona 5 Arts Circle, Desert Botanical Garden, and Justa Center.
The Phoenix Art Museum describes its mission as creating spaces of exchange and belonging through exhibitions, collections, and experiences with art. The Desert Botanical Garden says it advances education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants, with emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Justa Center describes itself as a resource and day center for seniors age 55 and older, providing support toward housing and services to help prevent a return to homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made eight grants totaling $132,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $8,750. The largest awards were $50,000 to Honor Health for “Greatest Needs” and $40,000 to the ASU Foundation for a “Scholarship Program.” Other reported awards included $15,000 to Phoenix Art Museum for “Board Dues,” $10,000 to Arizona 5 Arts Circle for a “General Contribution,” $7,500 to Desert Botanical Garden for its “General Fund,” and $5,000 to Justa Center for a “General Contribution.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harry A. Papp and Rosellen Papp as trustees.
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry A. Papp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosellen Papp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 L Roy Papp Charitable Trust
How much does L Roy Papp Charitable Trust give each year?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust gave $131K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $132K across 8 grants.
What is L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,100, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L Roy Papp Charitable Trust give grants?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does L Roy Papp Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Phoenix Art Museum ($85,000 across 2 grants), ASU Foundation ($42,000 across 2 grants) and Phoenix Public Library Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is L Roy Papp Charitable Trust?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust reported $421K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does L Roy Papp Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Honor Health’s greatest needs, an Arizona State University Foundation scholarship program, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona 5 Arts Circle, Desert Botanical Garden, and Justa Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L Roy Papp Charitable Trust?
The filing lists Harry A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's EIN?
L Roy Papp Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6348484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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