The Papp Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Phoenix, Arizona, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established in 2016 and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting educational institutions, cultural organizations, and charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$249K
-20.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
-27.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds programs including general support, scholarships (Spirit of Service Scholarship), and memorial funds. Based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports:
- Arts and culture (particularly Asian art and museums)
- Education and universities
- Healthcare and medical initiatives
- Community service organizations
- Memorial and honor-based giving programs
Grantmaking
The foundation does not appear to receive significant external contributions, instead relying on investment income to fund its grantmaking activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona, with particular emphasis on Phoenix-area institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,290,944
- Total Revenues: $406,081
- Total Expenses: $251,266
- Investment Income and Dividends: $91,279
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,136,129
- Total Revenues: $146,691
- Total Expenses: $319,614
- Investment Income and Dividends: $102,589
The foundation maintains no liabilities and generates revenue primarily through investment income rather than external contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,290,944 | $4,136,129 | $4,309,052 |
| Revenue | $406,081 | $146,691 | $77,630 |
| Expenses | $251,266 | $319,614 | $178,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $251,266 | $319,614 | $145,439 |
| Net Investment Income | $406,081 | $146,691 | $114,577 |
| Distributable Amount | $292,120 | $268,873 | $263,186 |
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
140 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 associated with the Papp family, including:
Marilyn and L. Roy Papp: Museum donors, volunteers, and long-time supporters of Arizona cultural and educational institutions. L. Roy Papp was a former U.S. director and ambassador to the Asian Development Bank who established L. Roy Papp & Associates LLP, an investment counseling firm in Phoenix, after arriving in Arizona in 1977.
Harry Papp: Son of Marilyn and L. Roy Papp; managing partner and portfolio manager of L. Roy Papp & Associates LLP; member of the Arizona State Board of Investment; serves on boards of multiple Arizona nonprofits including the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Ballet Arizona, and others.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSELLEN CARLL PAPP | PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
| JULIE HEIN | SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER M WEYLAND | VICE-PRES | 0.1 | — |
| STEPHANIE J CORREIA | VICE-PRES | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made a landmark gift to the Phoenix Art Museum in honor of Marilyn and L. Roy Papp. The gift included:
[PDF] PRESS KIT 2025-2026 - Phoenix Art Museum22 significant works of Chinese painting from the Papp collection, described as one of the most prestigious and respected collections of Chinese paintings in the world
Funding for the naming of the Marilyn and L. Roy Papp Family Gallery in the Museum's Art of Asia Wing
This was recognized as one of the largest and most significant donations to the Museum's Asian art collection
**Recognition:**
The Papp family received the 2015 Shelley Award at the Governor's Arts Awards in recognition of their contributions to Arizona's arts and culture.
Rose Pappas Foundation Fund awards annual holiday season grants - Olean TimesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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