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Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LEXINGTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $157K. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 17 grants totaling $229K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $53K in 2021 to $83K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $94K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $94K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $229K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $94K.
Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is September 30, 2021. See Schedule.
Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LEXINGTON, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Pappas | President & CEO | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Thomas Pappas | Director | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Betsy Demirjian | Director | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Sophia Sacher | Secretary | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Donald Young | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$229K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Pdf FileVarious Art and Music Programs. | Belmont, MA | $83K | 2023 |
| Lyric StageCity Stage Program | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Barrington StagePlaywright Mentoring Project | Pittsfield, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| BysoIntensive Community Program | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Raw Art WorksOperating | Lynn, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Lucy'S Love BusSanji Center Programs | Amesbury, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| NeadsTrain Assistance Dogs | Princeton, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Artists For HumanityYouth Arts Enterprises | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Greyhound FriendsOperating | Hopkinton, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Trouble WatersTransitional Living Program | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Family & Children'S ServicesPrograms | Lynn, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Horace Mann EducationalFamily Support Programs | Franklin, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Boston BalletOperating | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Wayside Youth And Family ServicesYoung and Sober Group | Framingham, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Cahoon MuseumGeneral | Cotuit, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Celebrity SeriesNeighborhood Arts Program | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |