The Papp Family Foundation
The Papp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational and civic organizations, community-service groups, and health and humanitarian organizations.
The Papp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Papp Family Foundation gave $249K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $249,056
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,116
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,290,944
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Papp Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 E Camelback Road Ste 227B, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 956-0980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Papp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Art Museum ($50K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 140 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (79%), Washington (16%), California (3%), and Texas (2%); Maryland accounted for 0% as reported. The largest share went to Arizona recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Papp Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2022) to $483K (2020). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children of the Nation Silverdale, WA | 2025 Surgical Trip | $30,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | IHO | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | Children's ABC Book | $30,000 |
| Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Dance with ME | $22,500 |
| Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $15,465 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hapi Tempe, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | Underwriting | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | Hazel Hare Center | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,290,944 | $406,081 | $251,266 | $249,056 | 35 | $251,266 | $406,081 | $292,120 |
| 2023 | $4,136,129 | $146,691 | $319,614 | $313,504 | 48 | $319,614 | $146,691 | $268,873 |
| 2022 | $4,309,052 | $77,630 | $178,800 | $143,000 | 10 | $145,439 | $114,577 | $263,186 |
| 2021 | $4,410,222 | $138,184 | $276,230 | $256,860 | 38 | $260,030 | $138,183 | $272,913 |
| 2020 | $4,548,268 | $624,221 | $485,428 | $483,000 | 9 | — | $624,054 | $244,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Papp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Phoenix Art Museum says it creates spaces of exchange and belonging through art; Ballet Arizona describes its mission as igniting the human spirit through dance; and Desert Botanical Garden says it advances education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants, with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert.
Other 2024 recipients include the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, which describes its work as promoting civic engagement and education, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, which says it unites research and care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $249,056. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $4,500. Among the largest were $30,000 to Children of the Nation for a 2025 surgical trip, $30,000 to ASU Foundation for “IHO,” and $30,000 to Phoenix Art Museum for a children’s ABC book. Other notable grants included $22,500 to Ballet Arizona for “Dance with Me,” $15,465 to Phoenix Zoo for general purposes, and $15,000 each to Phoenix Art Museum and Society of St Vincent de Paul for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosellen Carll Papp as president, Julie Hein as secretary, and Jennifer M. Weyland and Stephanie J. Correia as vice-presidents.
The Papp Family Foundation is led by Rosellen Carll Papp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosellen Carll Papp
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Weyland
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie J. Correia
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer M. Papp (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Stephanie J. Papp (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Papp Family Foundation
How much does The Papp Family Foundation give each year?
The Papp Family Foundation gave $249K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $314K across 48 grants.
What is The Papp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Papp Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $7,116, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Papp Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Papp Family Foundation give grants?
The Papp Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (18 grants), Tempe, AZ (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Papp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Papp Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Papp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Papp Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Phoenix Art Museum ($50,000 across 3 grants), ASU Foundation ($35,500 across 3 grants) and Children of the Nation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Papp Family Foundation?
The Papp Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (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 does The Papp Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Papp Family Foundation?
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 The Papp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Papp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3179430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Papp Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Papp Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-papp-family-foundation-morg_91532d90c514407f9aefdd70417ebdbb
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