Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation
Invitation OnlyStoneham, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2967957 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$900K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$22.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Auburn | Auburn, MA | General | $250,000 |
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health | Worcester, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Tower Hill Botanic Garden | Boylston, MA | General | $75,000 |
| The Hanover Theatre | Worcester, MA | General | $70,000 |
| Auburn Youth & Family Ser | Auburn, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Arts Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General | $11,000 |
| The Wonder Mission | Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Ctr for Family Connection | Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health | Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Hope for Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| First Church of Jaffrey | Jaffrey, NH | General | $2,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Aubu | Auburn, MA | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $900,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,034,300 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502379349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2967957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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