John and Mary Pappajohn Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 81-4941931 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$731K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$73.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | General support | $400,000 |
| St Michael's Home | Yonkers, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Leadership 100 | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Anatolia College | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Architectural Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $731,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531639349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4941931
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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