Sympraxis
Sympraxis is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $4,622, including support for organizations in North Carolina and other states.
Sympraxis at a glance
In short: Sympraxis gave $5K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $385.167), mostly in North Carolina. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,622
- +131.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $385
- +131.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sympraxis
- 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. This policy is from its 2023 filing, which is marked as its final return; it should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4321 Meadowridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 544-6689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sympraxis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Theatre Charlotte ($2K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in North Carolina (61%), followed by California (24%), Nebraska (11%), Washington, DC (2%), and New York (2%). These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sympraxis open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $606; repeat grants $275. How we count
Medians: $411 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 866% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $6K (2019). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $1,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | Annual Giving | $1,100 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $722 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | Annual Giving | $500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Annual Giving | $100 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $100 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $100 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $100 |
| PBS NC Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $100 |
| Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church Charlotte, NC | Annual Giving | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $4,685 | $4,622 | 12 | $4,622 | — |
| 2023 | $4,685 | $5,048 | $2,867 | $2,000 | 12 | $2,000 | $231 |
| 2022 | $2,504 | $3,000 | $3,342 | $2,500 | 13 | $2,500 | $123 |
| 2021 | $2,846 | $5,000 | $4,101 | $3,300 | 13 | $3,300 | $140 |
| 2020 | $1,947 | — | $3,697 | $3,200 | 14 | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,644 | $5,000 | $6,115 | $5,650 | 21 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Sympraxis is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes theatre, educational content, companion-animal wellbeing, food assistance, libraries, and other charitable activities.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the Wikimedia Foundation says its mission is to empower people to develop and share educational content under a free license or in the public domain. The Humane Society of Charlotte says it champions companion-animal wellbeing and strengthens the bond between animals and people. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation says it helps the library improve lives and build a stronger community. Charlotte Rescue Mission describes its work as meeting the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and vocational needs of people experiencing hopelessness, poverty, or chemical addictions. Second Harvest Food Bank says it provides food assistance and works to educate and engage communities in eliminating hunger and its causes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Sympraxis reported 12 grants totaling $4,622. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,500, with a median of $100. Its largest reported grants were $1,500 to Theatre Charlotte, $1,100 to the Wikimedia Foundation, $722 to the Humane Society of Charlotte, and $500 to the Arbor Day Foundation. Each was designated for “annual giving.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Ioannis Papadakis as chairman and Dr. Margaret Papadakis as vice chair and secretary.
Sympraxis is led by Ioannis Papadakis, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ioannis Papadakis
Chairman
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Papadakis
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda L Coad CPA (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sympraxis
How much does Sympraxis give each year?
Sympraxis gave $5K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 12 grants.
What is Sympraxis's typical grant size?
Sympraxis's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $385, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sympraxis that year got $606 on average.
Where does Sympraxis give grants?
Sympraxis gives mostly in North Carolina: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (24%) and Nebraska (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (8 grants).
Does Sympraxis give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Sympraxis's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Giving" (12 grants).
Who are Sympraxis's largest grantees?
Sympraxis's largest 2024 grantees include Theatre Charlotte ($1,500), Wikimedia Foundation ($1,100) and Humane Society of Charlotte ($722), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Sympraxis fund?
No mission statement for Sympraxis is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes theatre, educational content, companion-animal wellbeing, food assistance, libraries, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sympraxis?
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 Sympraxis's EIN?
Sympraxis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1222778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Sympraxis 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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