John & Mary Pappajohn Scholarship Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1465551 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$170K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
72% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Educational | $50,000 |
| Leadership 100 | New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Anatolia College | Boston, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Hellenic College Holy Cross | Brookline, MA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Des Moines University | Des Moines, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation | Chicago, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ionian Village | New York, NY | Educational | $6,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Helping Heroes Foundation | Urbandale, IA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Valissima Institute Inc | Willow Grove, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Crossroad Institute | Brookline, MA | Educational | $2,817 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bay Colony Scholarship Fund | Naples, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Church of the Archangels | Stamford, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Hope Through Education | Bedminster, NJ | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Piney Woods School | Piney Woods, MS | Educational | $1,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,317 | 18 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 16, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202443519349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1465551
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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