Private foundation · EIN 41-1930076 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paparella Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $84K total, median $84K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$84K
Median grant
$84K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNScholars$84K

About this foundation

Paparella Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Paparella Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Paparella Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $84K across 1 grants, a median of $84K.

Where does Paparella Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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