Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable
Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and reports that it transferred all its assets to Hawaii Loa Ohana, a 501(c)(3) organization, to continue its charitable activities; the foundation appears to have wound down.
Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $172
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $172
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 616 Moaniala St, Honolulu, HI 96821
Phone: (808) 909-9250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 92 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Hawaii, Montana, and California. The grantee list includes several Hawaii organizations, including recipients based in Honolulu, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, and Hilo.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $110K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $579K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 28 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $250,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $250,000 |
| The Salvation Army Honolulu, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $200,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $175,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank Honolulu, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Assistance to Indigent Families | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Assistance to Indigent Families | $50,000 |
| Hale Kipa EWA Beach, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $50,000 |
| The Food Basket Kailua Kona, HI | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Honolulu, HI | Fellowship | $25,000 |
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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 | — | $172 | — | — | — | — | $172 | — |
| 2023 | $22,210 | $219,735 | $64,928 | — | — | — | $152,006 | $277,070 |
| 2022 | $12,664,650 | $1,200,803 | $1,628,804 | $1,407,000 | 28 | $1,407,000 | $44,937 | $45,834 |
| 2021 | $14,305,655 | $14,987,695 | $2,717,737 | $2,056,000 | 40 | $2,056,000 | $7,051,949 | $249,326 |
| 2020 | $7,352,341 | $2,837,607 | $605,934 | $579,000 | 24 | — | $1,656,361 | $147,586 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, included meeting Hawaii patients’ transfusion needs (Blood Bank of Hawaii), providing education in a global learning community (Hawaii Pacific University), supporting youth and families (Hale Kipa), preserving aviation history (Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum), conserving biodiversity (Anne K Taylor Fund), and addressing hunger in Hawaii County (The Food Basket).
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,407,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to Blood Bank of Hawaii, $175,000 to Hawaii Pacific University, $50,000 to Hale Kipa, and $25,000 each to Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Anne K Taylor Fund, and The Food Basket. It also gave $12,000 to Families Forward, whose mission is to prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources.
The 2023 and 2024 filings report no grants. The 2024 filing states that the foundation transferred all its assets to Hawaii Loa Ohana to continue its charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn Pappas and James Pappas as trustees.
Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable
What does Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Hawaii, Montana, and California. The grantee list includes several Hawaii organizations, including recipients based in Honolulu, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, and Hilo.
What is Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable's EIN?
Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0990233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marilyn and James Pappas Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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