Move the World Foundation
Move The World Foundation is a private foundation based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, that supports charitable organizations. Its stated mission includes expanding economic opportunity and improving quantitative skills, college and career readiness, and educational opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged youth and early-generation Americans.
Move the World Foundation at a glance
In short: Move the World Foundation gave $263K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,000
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,741
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $4,565,710
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Move the World Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41 Nonquitt, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Phone: (617) 680-6311
Website: https://movetheworldfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Move the World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massinc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website encourages nonprofit organizations in the Greater Boston area, especially those expanding to Gateway Cities and with a focus on STEaM-related programs, to share their work. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Move the World Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2021) to $319K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massinc Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wellington Management Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kipp Charter School Lynn Lynn, MA | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Leap for Education Salem, MA | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Raw Art Works Lynn, MA | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Thrive Scholars Boston, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Alma Del Mar Charter School New Bedford, MA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Atlantis Charter School Fall River, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Lynn Lynn, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,565,710 | $555,251 | $391,523 | $263,000 | 27 | $351,397 | $514,892 | $305,561 |
| 2023 | $4,472,021 | $410,584 | $380,232 | $303,000 | 27 | $303,070 | $177,705 | $259,903 |
| 2022 | $4,475,845 | $869,414 | $404,142 | $318,500 | 32 | $327,070 | $798,958 | $282,453 |
| 2021 | $4,070,035 | $440,003 | $328,928 | $236,750 | 33 | $243,384 | $354,464 | $323,362 |
| 2020 | $4,006,863 | $615,873 | $341,022 | $263,000 | 34 | — | $247,402 | $264,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Move the World Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes a multi-pronged mission: raising awareness of the connection between quantitative skills and economic opportunity; improving those skills; enhancing college and career readiness, especially in Gateway or Working Cities around Boston; and helping organizations strengthen the reach and impact of their work. It describes STEaM education—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—as a foundation for expanding economic opportunity and improving lives.
Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions address education, youth development, science, and technology. For example, LEAP for Education says it provides academic, postsecondary, and career services to underserved students in grades 6–16. RAW Art Works says it aims to inspire creativity and confidence in underserved youth. The Museum of Science describes its mission as making science and scientific thinking accessible, engaging, and relevant. Kids in Tech says it works to foster children’s interest in STEM, particularly in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $263,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 each to MassINC and Wellington Management Foundation; $17,000 each to KIPP Charter School Lynn, LEAP for Education, and RAW Art Works; and $15,000 to the Museum of Science and $15,000 to Thrive Scholars.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Pappas as trustee and executive director; Jill Pappas, Melissa Pappas, and Michael Pappas as trustees; and Christina Pappas as trustee and director of operations.
Move the World Foundation is led by Thomas Pappas, Trustee & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Pappas
Trustee & Executive Director
Trustee → Trustee & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Pappas
Trustee & Director of Operations
Trustee → Trustee & Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$38K (2024)
Jill Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $38K, to Christina Pappas (Trustee, Director of Operations).
Frequently asked questions about Move the World Foundation
How much does Move the World Foundation give each year?
Move the World Foundation gave $263K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $303K across 27 grants.
What is Move the World Foundation's typical grant size?
Move the World Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $9,741, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Move the World Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Move the World Foundation give grants?
Move the World Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), Lynn, MA (5 grants), New Bedford, MA (2 grants) and Lowell, MA (2 grants).
Does Move the World Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Move the World Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are Move the World Foundation's largest grantees?
Move the World Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massinc ($20,000), Wellington Management Foundation ($20,000) and Kipp Charter School Lynn ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Move the World Foundation?
Move the World Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Move the World Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes a multi-pronged mission: raising awareness of the connection between quantitative skills and economic opportunity; improving those skills; enhancing college and career readiness, especially in Gateway or Working Cities around Boston; and helping organizations strengthen the reach and impact of their work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Move the World Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Move the World Foundation's EIN?
Move the World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1669460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Move the World 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Move the World Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/move-the-world-foundation-morg_94a5507f24614b67b9dc6ef875feba2e
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