The Pappalardo Family Foundation
The Pappalardo Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $499K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Pappalardo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pappalardo Family Foundation gave $499K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $499K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $499,205
- +2673.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $499,205
- +2673.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $499,205
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Pappalardo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bessemer Trust - Donor Advised Fund ($499K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Pappalardo Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 548% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $499K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $499K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Trust - Donor Advised Fund Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $499,205 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $9,301 | $527,092 | $499,205 | 1 | $499,205 | $6,414 | $26,354 |
| 2021 | $635,524 | $28,614 | $21,522 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,000 | $25,092 | $30,635 |
| 2020 | $605,200 | $4,528 | $55,310 | $50,850 | 3 | — | $1,671 | $27,707 |
| 2019 | $601,608 | $23,727 | $84,196 | $77,000 | 4 | — | $16,531 | $30,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pappalardo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pappalardo Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jennifer C. Pappalardo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
P. Paul Pappalardo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Pappalardo Family Foundation
How much does The Pappalardo Family Foundation give each year?
The Pappalardo Family Foundation gave $499K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
Where does The Pappalardo Family Foundation operate?
The Pappalardo Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Pappalardo Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Pappalardo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Pappalardo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pappalardo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1828894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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