Metropoulos Family Foundation
The Metropoulos Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports $3,079,000 in grants to 28 organizations.
Metropoulos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Metropoulos Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,079,000
- -50.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $109,964
- -43.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,634,732
- +210.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Metropoulos Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 E Putnam Avenue 3080, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (914) 426-3600
Website: https://metropoulos.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Metropoulos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Babson College ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 162 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts accounted for 65% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 12%, Florida at 7%, and Ohio and California at 5% each. These figures describe the distribution of grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Metropoulos Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $6.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Babson College Babson Park, MA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $2,000,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc Loxahatchee Groves, FL | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $200,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $150,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $125,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons Southampton, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $60,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Inc New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $50,000 |
| Hellenic Intiative Inc New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $50,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $50,000 |
| National Hellenic Museum Chicago, IL | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,634,732 | $9,597,279 | $3,153,442 | $3,079,000 | 28 | $3,107,794 | $1,501,277 | $84,550 |
| 2024 | $849,903 | $9,948,432 | $6,287,110 | $6,242,825 | 32 | $6,242,825 | $4,009,056 | $11,971 |
| 2023 | $903,590 | $4,974,164 | $2,641,675 | $2,631,850 | 29 | $2,632,325 | $2,083,799 | — |
| 2022 | $406,225 | $1,714,881 | $2,551,120 | $2,511,000 | 35 | $2,511,000 | $1,199,246 | $135,985 |
| 2021 | $1,484,074 | $4,305,611 | $2,232,446 | $2,209,200 | 38 | $2,211,200 | $1,732,736 | $144,571 |
| 2020 | $1,634,599 | $2,241,777 | $2,263,636 | $2,259,726 | 22 | — | $688,777 | $205,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Metropoulos Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K 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
The foundation does not state a specific mission or defined funding focus in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, medical research and care, children’s services, Greek history and culture, and international relief.
Among its grantees, Babson College says it educates entrepreneurial leaders who impact communities. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. The National Hellenic Museum describes educational programs that use exhibitions to encourage learning about Greek history and culture. Project Mexico of the Orthodox Church says it builds homes for people in need in Mexico and operates an orphanage in Tijuana.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $3,079,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $2,000,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest award was $2,000,000 to Babson College. Other large grants included $200,000 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, $150,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, $125,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and $100,000 to St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. The foundation also awarded $60,000 to Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons and $50,000 each to Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Hellenic Initiative, Myriad USA, and the National Hellenic Museum. Save the Children Federation, Palm Beach Area Tennis Patrons, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Project Mexico of the Orthodox Church each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C. Dean Metropoulos as president; Marianne Metropoulos as director; J. Daren Metropoulos and Evan Metropoulos as vice presidents; and Michael Engel as secretary and treasurer.
Metropoulos Family Foundation is led by C. Dean Metropoulos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Dean Metropoulos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Metropoulos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Metropoulos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Daren Metropoulos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Engel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Metropoulos Family Foundation
How much does Metropoulos Family Foundation give each year?
Metropoulos Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.2M across 32 grants.
What is Metropoulos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Metropoulos Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $109,964, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Metropoulos Family Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Metropoulos Family Foundation give grants?
Metropoulos Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Metropoulos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Metropoulos Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charity's Mission." (28 grants).
Who are Metropoulos Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Metropoulos Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Babson College ($2,000,000), Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc ($200,000) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Metropoulos Family Foundation?
Metropoulos Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Metropoulos Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission or defined funding focus in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, medical research and care, children’s services, Greek history and culture, and international relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metropoulos Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 Metropoulos Family Foundation's EIN?
Metropoulos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2835335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Metropoulos Family Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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