Pappas Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Established in 1997 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since April 1999. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving and grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$279K
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
48
-12.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+27.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
**: $50 to $185,180
Ready to take the next step with Pappas Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation makes grants across multiple states, with documented giving in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,531,111
- Total Revenue: $460,037
- Total Expenses: $257,377
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual expenses.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
242 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
The foundation is led by three directors:
- Norman A Pappas
- Susan L Pappas
- Sydell Pappas
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN A PAPPAS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUSAN L PAPPAS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SYDELL PAPPAS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Pappas Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities