The Papa Family Charitable Trust
The Papa Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $393K. Net investment income was $410K.
The Papa Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Papa Family Charitable Trust gave $393K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $393,037
- +76.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,607
- +111.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,314,369
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Papa Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc ($273K). Together the top 5 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 27 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Papa Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2022) to $393K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc Storrs, CT | Charitable Activities | $272,537 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| Community Hope Parsippany, NJ | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| The SDHB Coalition Inc Doylestown, PA | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Madison Fireworks Organization Madison, CT | Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,314,369 | $411,915 | $397,255 | $393,037 | 5 | $395,146 | $409,806 | $472,420 |
| 2024 | $4,299,229 | $127,576 | $259,067 | $223,000 | 6 | $225,533 | $125,042 | $420,838 |
| 2023 | $4,436,680 | $2,228,425 | $231,996 | $227,000 | 6 | $229,493 | $2,035,922 | $277,364 |
| 2022 | $2,483,292 | $167,110 | $189,913 | $181,054 | 5 | $183,547 | $165,396 | $247,350 |
| 2021 | $2,506,095 | $222,979 | $257,295 | $250,000 | 5 | $252,446 | $221,022 | $260,379 |
| 2020 | $2,540,411 | $166,456 | $221,428 | $214,000 | 6 | — | $163,526 | $205,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Papa Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Papa Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam J. Papa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Papa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Papa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Papa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Papa Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Papa Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust gave $393K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $223K across 6 grants.
What is The Papa Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $78,607, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Papa Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%).
Does The Papa Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Papa Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (5 grants).
Who are The Papa Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc ($272,537), Northwestern University ($100,000) and Community Hope ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Papa Family Charitable Trust?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Papa Family Charitable Trust?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Naples, FL. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Papa Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Papa Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4214104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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