The James & Theodore Pedas Family
The James & Theodore Pedas Family is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a hospital foundation, and organizations supporting Greek-American relations and the arts.
The James & Theodore Pedas Family at a glance
In short: The James & Theodore Pedas Family gave $1.3M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,324,550
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,529
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $13,413,748
- -16.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James & Theodore Pedas Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4018 Brandywine Street Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 237-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James & Theodore Pedas Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thiel College ($510K). Together the top 10 received $994K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 245 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (39%) and the District of Columbia (35%), followed by Ohio (8%), Maryland (6%), and New York (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James & Theodore Pedas Family open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 54 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thiel College Greenville, PA | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $510,000 |
| Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $105,000 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| American University Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| American Hellenic Institute Inc Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $54,000 |
| George Washington University Pedas Family Scholar Fund Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| St Sophia Philoptohos Washington, DC | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington Hospital Center Corporation Washington, WA | To Be Used for Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 54 grants; the 2024 total covered 38, and the 2023 total covered 61.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,413,748 | $823,941 | $1,509,331 | $1,324,550 | 54 | $1,327,490 | $664,646 | $980,802 |
| 2024 | $16,054,260 | $1,153,395 | $1,157,322 | $1,000,750 | 38 | $1,003,393 | $999,466 | $916,504 |
| 2023 | $16,053,187 | $551,539 | $942,261 | $801,250 | 61 | $803,474 | $412,752 | $812,126 |
| 2022 | $16,443,909 | $820,556 | $1,023,277 | $792,000 | 62 | $793,763 | $591,042 | $859,273 |
| 2021 | $16,646,630 | $8,561,566 | $420,339 | $315,150 | 30 | $311,954 | $4,640,181 | $746,303 |
| 2020 | $6,997,688 | $513,175 | $518,601 | $515,050 | 60 | — | $511,209 | $549,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James & Theodore Pedas Family reported a distributable amount of $981K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Thiel College describes its mission as preparing students for meaningful careers and lives through an inclusive learning environment, educational excellence, global awareness, and ethical leadership. American University says it seeks to advance knowledge and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The American Hellenic Institute describes itself as a public policy and advocacy center working to strengthen relations between the United States, Greece, Cyprus, and the Greek-American community.
Other 2025 recipients include Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation, which says it supports high-quality health care, patient and family support, clinical innovation, caregiver education, and community health services; Mid-Atlantic NATO, whose stated mission is to benefit and improve the theatrical and entertainment industry; and Breakthrough T1D, which works to accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Cura Personalis Project says it provides vocational and life-skills experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $1,324,550. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $510,000, with a median of $5,250. The largest awards included $510,000 to Thiel College, $105,000 to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, $100,000 to Youngstown State University, $60,000 to American University, and $54,000 to American Hellenic Institute Inc. Other notable grants included $50,000 to George Washington University Pedas Family Scholar Fund and $40,000 to Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Pedas as president and Theodore Pedas as vice president.
The James & Theodore Pedas Family is led by James Pedas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Pedas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Pedas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The James & Theodore Pedas Family
How much does The James & Theodore Pedas Family give each year?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family gave $1.3M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 38 grants.
What is The James & Theodore Pedas Family's typical grant size?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $24,529, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James & Theodore Pedas Family that year got $9K on average.
Where does The James & Theodore Pedas Family give grants?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family's top state is Pennsylvania, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (18 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Silver Spring, MD (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Who are The James & Theodore Pedas Family's largest grantees?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family's largest 2025 grantees include Thiel College ($510,000), Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral ($105,000) and Youngstown State University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James & Theodore Pedas Family?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $981K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James & Theodore Pedas Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James & Theodore Pedas Family?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The James & Theodore Pedas Family's EIN?
The James & Theodore Pedas Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1979866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James & Theodore Pedas Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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