Papadopoulos Family Foundation
The Papadopoulos Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports $246,637 in grants to 16 organizations, including recipients in Michigan, Washington, DC, Arizona, Texas, and Florida.
Papadopoulos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Papadopoulos Family Foundation gave $247K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,637
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,415
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,198,718
- +22.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (11 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% 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 Papadopoulos 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: 2 Biltmore Estates 213, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (480) 203-4005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Papadopoulos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan Alumni Association ($72K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 67 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Michigan (62% of grant dollars), Washington, DC (21%), Arizona (13%), Texas (4%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Papadopoulos Family Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 16 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $71K (2020) to $247K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Alumni Association Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $72,000 |
| National Presbyterian School Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,100 |
| Emerson School Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $37,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $33,645 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childhelp Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $3,850 |
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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 | $2,198,718 | $1,191,205 | $249,891 | $246,637 | 16 | $246,637 | $406,307 | $217,805 |
| 2023 | $1,790,205 | $300,568 | $190,109 | $186,950 | 15 | $186,950 | $64,763 | $187,196 |
| 2022 | $1,679,746 | $84,456 | $181,139 | $178,302 | 14 | $178,302 | $79,289 | $185,188 |
| 2021 | $1,776,429 | $1,237,654 | $179,980 | $178,600 | 16 | $178,600 | $285,490 | $152,239 |
| 2020 | $1,667,542 | $121,205 | $72,765 | $70,500 | 6 | — | $118,109 | $117,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Papadopoulos Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians; Memorial Park Conservancy says it preserves, restores, and enhances Houston’s Memorial Park for public enjoyment, recreation, and education. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern children’s welfare, neurological care, music education, hospice care, services for seniors, and musical instruments and performances.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $246,637 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $72,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest listed grants were $72,000 to the University of Michigan Alumni Association, $50,100 to National Presbyterian School, $37,500 to Emerson School Ann Arbor, and $33,645 to the University of Michigan. Other listed recipients included Memorial Park Conservancy, First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, Barrow Neurological Foundation, and CHILDHELP, each receiving $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen M. Papadopoulos as president and director.
Papadopoulos Family Foundation is led by Stephen M. Papadopoulos, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen M. Papadopoulos
President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Papadopoulos Family Foundation
How much does Papadopoulos Family Foundation give each year?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation gave $247K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $187K across 15 grants.
What is Papadopoulos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,415, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Papadopoulos Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Papadopoulos Family Foundation give grants?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (6 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Papadopoulos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Papadopoulos Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are Papadopoulos Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan Alumni Association ($72,000), National Presbyterian School Inc ($50,100) and Emerson School Ann Arbor ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Papadopoulos Family Foundation?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Papadopoulos Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Papadopoulos 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 Papadopoulos Family Foundation's EIN?
Papadopoulos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0698923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Papadopoulos 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Papadopoulos Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/papadopoulos-family-foundation-morg_c4081763cd8d469daf84daeabad67276
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