Pappas Foundation Inc
Pappas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It makes charitable grants to organizations, including Jewish community and cultural organizations, groups serving children and families, and organizations working in areas such as food access and agriculture.
Pappas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pappas Foundation Inc gave $279K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,519
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,802
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $4,867,286
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (12 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (57% 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 Pappas Foundation Inc
- 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: 30301 Northwestern Hwy 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: (248) 539-8292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pappas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($160K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
257 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 257 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 27% to recipients in Michigan. New York received 6%, Texas 2%, and New Jersey 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pappas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 48 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $231K (2020) to $295K (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Aish Hatorah Oak Park, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Friendship Circle West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation Atlanta, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer Crosby, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| IDF - Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Heritage Retreats Clifton, NJ | Charitable | $3,680 |
| Tamarack Camp Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Darche Noam Fresh Meadows, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,867,286 | $620,879 | $284,704 | $278,519 | 48 | $278,519 | $368,457 | $240,164 |
| 2023 | $4,531,111 | $460,037 | $257,377 | $251,233 | 55 | $251,233 | $224,847 | $202,054 |
| 2022 | $4,328,451 | $390,117 | $293,680 | $283,275 | 47 | $283,275 | $211,000 | $228,437 |
| 2021 | $4,432,014 | $686,556 | $300,681 | $294,950 | 60 | $294,950 | $372,072 | $227,299 |
| 2020 | $3,846,139 | $610,006 | $232,972 | $231,370 | 47 | — | $295,764 | $189,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pappas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $240K 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 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Jewish Fertility Foundation says it provides financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to people struggling to build families. Kids Kicking Cancer says it works to ease the pain of very sick children and empower them to heal. Heritage Retreats says it seeks to revitalize Jewish identity through educational, religious, and cultural initiatives.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes rescuing food for people in need (Metro Food Rescue), strengthening children and families affected by health and developmental challenges (Judson Center), and providing food, clothing, and social services to the Greater Detroit Orthodox Jewish community (Detroit Chesed Project). The Land Institute and Organic Seed Alliance describe work related to sustainable agriculture and organic seed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $278,519. Grants ranged from $100 to $160,000, with a median grant of $1,100. Its largest reported grants included $160,000 to Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, $20,000 to Aish Hatorah, and $10,000 each to The Friendship Circle, Zekelman Holocaust Center, and Jewish Fertility Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 to Kids Kicking Cancer and $3,680 to Heritage Retreats.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman A Pappas, Susan L Pappas, and Sydell Pappas as directors.
Pappas Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman A. Pappas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan L. Pappas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sydell Pappas
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Pappas Foundation Inc
How much does Pappas Foundation Inc give each year?
Pappas Foundation Inc gave $279K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $251K across 55 grants.
What is Pappas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pappas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $5,802, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pappas Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Pappas Foundation Inc give grants?
Pappas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (27%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Farmington Hills, MI (4 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (4 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (4 grants).
Does Pappas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Pappas Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (48 grants).
Who are Pappas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pappas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($160,000), Aish Hatorah ($20,000) and The Friendship Circle ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pappas Foundation Inc?
Pappas Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pappas Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Jewish Fertility Foundation says it provides financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to people struggling to build families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pappas Foundation Inc?
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 Pappas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pappas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3386198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pappas Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pappas Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pappas-foundation-inc-morg_94c6ef97678e44e39bb03985ebdc8872
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