The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas is a private foundation based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $169,500, with stated purposes of unrestricted use for the recipients’ tax-exempt purposes.
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas at a glance
In short: The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas gave $170K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,500
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,278
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,056,832
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 Manor Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 518-9622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was One Nation Walking Together ($25K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 71% of grant dollars. Colorado received 15%, New York 6%, and Georgia and North Carolina 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 465% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 (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 $30K (2022) to $190K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Nation Walking Together Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Plymouth Meeting, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| Garden of Health North Wales, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| ALS Hope Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $12,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Mater DEI Catholic School Lansdale, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Legacy of Life Foundation Yardley, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $7,500 |
| Aalive Springfield, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Chosen 300 Ministiries Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center Souderton, PA | Unrestricted Use for Tax-Exempt Purpose of Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,056,832 | $216,220 | $191,995 | $169,500 | 27 | $172,651 | $196,875 | $222,776 |
| 2024 | $4,032,409 | $1,155,093 | $176,222 | $158,530 | 22 | $160,840 | $54,412 | $149,182 |
| 2023 | $3,053,538 | $90,657 | $111,284 | $95,000 | 31 | $97,250 | $70,623 | $147,018 |
| 2022 | $3,074,165 | $90,541 | $50,891 | $30,000 | 6 | $32,166 | $72,308 | $148,427 |
| 2021 | $3,034,515 | $216,129 | $209,754 | $189,800 | 57 | $191,885 | $199,418 | $148,008 |
| 2020 | $3,028,140 | $3,177,478 | $175,961 | $166,500 | 48 | — | $77,536 | $87,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas reported a distributable amount of $223K 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 went to organizations whose work includes housing repair for disadvantaged people, food assistance, social services, health-related support, and education. For example, One Nation Walking Together describes its work as partnering with local colleges, churches, and organizations to repair and maintain homes of disadvantaged people. Garden of Health says it provides healthy special dietary foods to low-income families.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes helping crisis pregnancy centers in the Philadelphia region (Legacy of Life Foundation), providing housing, food, and education services across Bucks and Montgomery counties (Keystone Opportunity Center), and offering dignity, nourishment, and shelter to homeless people (Saint John’s Hospice).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $169,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The stated purpose for the listed largest grants was unrestricted use for the recipients’ tax-exempt purposes.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to One Nation Walking Together, $20,000 to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, $15,000 to Garden of Health, $12,500 to ALS Hope Foundation, and $10,000 each to Tunnel to Towers and Mater Dei Catholic School. Other grants included $7,500 to Legacy of Life Foundation and $5,000 each to AALIVE, Chosen 300 Ministries, Keystone Opportunity Center, Manna on Main Street, and Never Alone Widows Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vincent J Pappas, Diane Pappas, Joseph Pappas, Emily Neff, and Sarah Vernacchio as trustees.
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent J. Pappas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Neff
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah Vernacchio
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Emily Pappas (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Pappas (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Vincent J and Diane R Pappas
How much does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas give each year?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas gave $170K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 22 grants.
What is The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's typical grant size?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,278, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas give grants?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Lansdale, PA (4 grants) and Warrington, PA (2 grants).
Does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's largest grantees?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's largest 2025 grantees include One Nation Walking Together ($25,000), For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation ($20,000) and Garden of Health ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (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 Vincent J and Diane R Pappas fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes housing repair for disadvantaged people, food assistance, social services, health-related support, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas?
The foundation 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 Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's EIN?
The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7154074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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