Metropoulos Family Foundation
The Metropoulos Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut, established in 2020. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a broad philanthropic mission supporting various charitable causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$850K
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+137.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$195K
+115.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has demonstrated support for a wide range of charitable initiatives. Historical giving patterns indicate interests in education, human services, and health-related causes.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s ranging from $350 to $2,000,000. The median grant size is approximately $10,000, while the average grant size is approximately $71,700.
Average Grant
is approximately $71,700.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across numerous states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. The foundation has supported major urban centers including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $849,903
- Total Revenues: $9,948,432
- Total Expenses: $6,287,110
- Total Giving: $6,242,825
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and Contributions: $5,939,376
- Investment Income and Dividends: $39,446
The foundation has experienced significant growth, with total grants and contributions increasing 105.5% from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $849,903 | $903,590 | $406,225 |
| Revenue | $9,948,432 | $4,974,164 | $1,714,881 |
| Expenses | $6,287,110 | $2,641,675 | $2,551,120 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,242,825 | $2,632,325 | $2,511,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,009,056 | $2,083,799 | $1,199,246 |
| Distributable Amount | $11,971 | — | $135,985 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- C Dean Metropoulos — President
- Marianne Metropoulos — Director
- J Daren Metropoulos — Vice President
- Evan Metropoulos — Vice President
- Michael Engel — Secretary and Treasurer
All leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C DEAN METROPOULOS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARIANNE METROPOULOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J DAREN METROPOULOS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EVAN METROPOULOS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ENGEL | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Metropoulos family has signed The Giving Pledge, committing to give more than half of their wealth to philanthropy either during their lifetime or in their will. The family is recognized for its commitment to supporting charitable and community causes.
Hellenic Initiative Gala Honors Metropoulos Philanthropy - GreekReporter.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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