Private foundation · EIN 22-2967957 · Stoneham, Massachusetts

Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $900K total, median $20K. 93% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$900K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of AuburnAuburn, MAGeneral$250K
EcotariumWorcester, MAGeneral$200K
Umass Memorial HealthWorcester, MAGeneral$200K
Tower Hill Botanic GardenBoylston, MAGeneral$75K
The Hanover TheatreWorcester, MAGeneral$70K
Auburn Youth & Family SerAuburn, MAGeneral$25K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAGeneral$25K
Arts WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral$20K
Mass Audubon SocietyLincoln, MAGeneral$11K
The Wonder MissionWorcester, MAGeneral$5,000
Ctr for Family ConnectionWorcester, MAGeneral$5,000
Worcester Rise for HealthWorcester, MAGeneral$5,000
Hope for WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral$5,000
FIRST Church of JaffreyJaffrey, NHGeneral$2,000
FIRST Congregational Church of AubuAuburn, MAGeneral$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 14 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stoneham, Massachusetts, administered in care of R N Lusardi, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $900K across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation give?

Massachusetts (14 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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