Premo J Pappafava Foundation
The Premo J Pappafava Foundation is a private foundation based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Premo J Pappafava Foundation at a glance
In short: Premo J Pappafava Foundation gave $88K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $87,574
- +648.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,298
- +87.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Premo J Pappafava Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1151 Garden Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 836-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Premo J Pappafava Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($13K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (51% of grant dollars), Ohio (42%), and Tennessee (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Premo J Pappafava Foundation gives
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 3205% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $88K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $13,136 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,947 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | General Support | $8,757 |
| Feeding Medina County Medina, OH | General Support | $6,568 |
| All but Furgotten Inc Irwin, PA | General Support | $6,287 |
| Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School Greensburg, PA | General Support | $6,250 |
| Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund Toledo, OH | General Support | $6,250 |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $6,250 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank Delmont, PA | General Support | $6,250 |
| St Jude Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General Support | $6,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $104,089 | $87,574 | 12 | $102,194 | — | $2,675 |
| 2022 | $113,112 | $17,521 | $11,879 | $11,700 | 3 | $11,700 | $17,521 | $5,351 |
| 2021 | $107,470 | $9,471 | — | — | — | — | $9,434 | $6,043 |
| 2020 | $100,649 | $3,426 | $2,739 | $2,650 | 2 | — | $3,384 | $5,546 |
| 2019 | $97,312 | $10,573 | $6,028 | $5,880 | 1 | — | $4,693 | $4,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Premo J Pappafava Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — 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 2023 grantees included food banks, a hospice-related organization, an animal shelter, a hospital, and other charitable organizations. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank describes its mission as distributing food and bringing the community together to fight hunger. Feeding Medina County says its mission is to create a community where no one goes hungry, and Westmoreland County Food Bank says it provides ready access to food for county residents who are hungry or at risk of hunger. All But Furgotten describes its services as animal shelter, adoption, medical care, and protection. Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund says it assists people coping with terminal illness, death, and grief and supports hospice-related services and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $87,574. Grant amounts ranged from $4,379 to $13,136, with a median of $6,250. Its largest grants included $13,136 to Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh, $10,947 to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, and $8,757 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Other grants included $6,568 to Feeding Medina County, $6,287 to All But Furgotten, and $6,250 each to Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School, Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Westmoreland County Food Bank, St Jude Hospital, and Pine Springs Camp. All listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mona Pappafava and Marcy Pappafava as trustees.
Premo J Pappafava Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Marcy Pappafava
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Pappafava
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Premo J Pappafava Foundation
How much does Premo J Pappafava Foundation give each year?
Premo J Pappafava Foundation gave $88K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is Premo J Pappafava Foundation's typical grant size?
Premo J Pappafava Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,298, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Premo J Pappafava Foundation give grants?
Premo J Pappafava Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (42%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Premo J Pappafava Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Premo J Pappafava Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Premo J Pappafava Foundation's largest grantees?
Premo J Pappafava Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($13,136), University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center ($10,947) and Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank ($8,757), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Premo J Pappafava Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included food banks, a hospice-related organization, an animal shelter, a hospital, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Premo J Pappafava Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Premo J Pappafava Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Premo J Pappafava Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Premo J Pappafava Foundation's EIN?
Premo J Pappafava Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6277032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Premo J Pappafava Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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