Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Belmont, MA EIN: 51-0153284

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable is a private foundation based in Belmont, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists one grant for various art and music programs.

Key facts about Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc gave $316K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $316K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
51-0153284
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$315,500
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$315,500
Median grant
$315,500
Total assets
$7,012,476
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Deadline
September 30, 2024.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.0M

-21.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$316K

+32.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$316K

+32.6% YoY

How Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2021 it paid out 85% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $315,500. The filing lists the recipient as “See Attached PDF File,” in Belmont, Massachusetts, and states the grant’s purpose was “Various Art and Music Programs.” With one grant reported, the median and typical grant size for that year was $315,500.

Grant Range

for that year was $315,500.

Review Cycle

September 30, 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s single reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Belmont, Massachusetts; all grant dollars that year went to recipients in Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

BostonWalthamDorchesterHyannisBelmontBrooklineLowellArlingtonFraminghamNewtonNewtonvilleWorcesterBeverlyCascoChichesterEast BostonIpswichJamaica PlainJamiaca PlainMarlboro

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K30 grants2020 42 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2021) to $316K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $316K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

75 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 75 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached PDF File Belmont, MAVarious Art and Music Programs.$315,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $7,012,476 $370,416 $825,585 $315,500 (1)
2023 $8,912,202 $16,372 $778,975 $238,000 (1)
2022 $9,095,355 −$56,789 $863,388 $247,000 (1)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,012,476$8,912,202$9,095,355
Revenue$370,416$16,372$-56,789
Expenses$825,585$778,975$863,388
Qualifying Distributions$315,500$238,000$454,417
Net Investment Income$48,978$1,354—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists John C Pappas as President & CEO, Sophia Sacher as Secretary, and Betsy Demirjian and Thomas Pappas as Directors.

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John C Pappas, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John C Pappas

    President & CEO

    President & Tr Director → President & CEO, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    38 hrs/week

    $162K (2020) → $162K (2024)

  • Betsy Demirjian

    Director

    Vice President Director → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $48K (2020) → $48K (2024)

  • Thomas Pappas

    Director

    Vice President Director → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $120K (2020) → $48K (2024)

  • Sophia Sacher

    Secretary

    Vice President Clk Director → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $48K (2020) → $120K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Donald Young (2020–2023) — Director

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

John C Pappas — President & CEO: $162KJohn C PappasPresident & CEO$162KSophia Sacher — Secretary: $120KSophia SacherSecretary$120KBetsy Demirjian — Director: $48KBetsy DemirjianDirector$48KThomas Pappas — Director: $48KThomas PappasDirector$48K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to John C Pappas (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Application contact: John C Pappas
Mailing address: PO Box 463, Belmont, MA 02478-0004
Phone: (781) 862-2802

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc gave $316K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $238K across 1 grant.

How large is Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc?

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $370K.

How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation’s single reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Belmont, Massachusetts; all grant dollars that year went to recipients in Massachusetts.

What is Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0153284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc 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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