The Dean and Zoe Pappas Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 90-0448658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$706K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$17M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $69,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Revive South Jersey | Bridgeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of Cumberland & Salem Counties | Vineland, NJ | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| United Advocacy Group | Bridgeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $69,000 |
| United Advocacy Group | Bridgeton, NJ | Steamworks project | $52,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County | Vineland, NJ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gateway Community Action Partnership | Bridgeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stockton University Foundation | Galloway, NJ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Milville Public Library | Milville, NJ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bridgeton Free Public Library | Bridgeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The American Philosophical Society | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $706,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $910,200 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349102000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0448658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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