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Pape Family Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $866K. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 17 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 8 states, including Pacific Northwest, California, Idaho. According to available records, Pape Family Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $677K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $170K in 2020 to $128K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $212K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Texas, Idaho, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
## Approach Strategy
The Papé Family Foundation is a multi-generational family foundation founded in 1997 in memory of H. Dean Papé, now in its 4th generation of family involvement. Based in Boise, ID, the foundation has distributed nearly $740,000 since 1998 to nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest, California, and select other states where family trustees live.
The foundation's distinguishing philosophy is "community-based philanthropy" — building relationships with local organizations rather than making anonymous grants. They explicitly describe grant-making as "a collaboration to inspire mutual learning and growth," suggesting they value engaged partnerships over transactional giving.
The geographic model is distinctive: eligibility is defined by a 50-mile radius around cities where trustees currently reside. As trustees move or change, the geographic footprint shifts. Current active regions include Boise ID, Portland/Eugene/Albany/Bend/Sunriver OR, San Francisco/South Lake Tahoe CA, Coppell/Frisco TX, Salt Lake City UT, Jackson WY, and Bella Vista AR.
Past grantees reveal a strong preference for capital/facility projects (barns at Ranch Hand Rescue, computers at Shelter Care, building expansion at Serenity Lane, solar arrays at Portland Youth Builders), special education facilities (RISE School of Dallas, Scottish Rite Hospital), and community infrastructure (City Hope Community Center, urban farming programs).
The LOI gateway is competitive — with only 50 LOIs accepted and the 2026 cycle filling up on January 5 opening day, organizations need to be ready to submit immediately when the LOI portal opens.
## Funding Patterns
## Peer Comparison
The Papé Family Foundation represents the archetype of a geographically dispersed multi-generational family foundation:
What distinguishes Papé: (1) multi-state trustee model creates unusual geographic spread (OR + CA + TX + ID + UT + WY + AR), (2) the 50-LOI cap creates genuine urgency to apply immediately on January 5, (3) the multi-generational 4th-generation adjunct board provides a second bite at the apple for unfunded applicants, and (4) extremely transparent about criteria and timeline on their website — what you see is exactly what you get.
For capital projects in the eligible geographies, Papé is a reliable $5K-$10K co-funder that pairs well with local community foundations and place-based funders.
## Recent Activity
## Application Tips
The Papé Family Foundation runs an extremely competitive LOI process — 50 slots fill within hours of the January 5 opening. Organizations must be fully prepared before the portal opens.
2026 Cycle (Already Closed): LOI cap reached January 5, 2026. Watch for 2027 cycle opening around January 5, 2027.
Geographic Eligibility Check (Required First): Your organization must be within 50 miles of a city where a trustee currently resides: - Oregon: Albany, Bend, Eugene, Portland, Sunriver - Idaho: Boise - California: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe - Texas: Coppell, Frisco - Utah: Salt Lake City - Wyoming: Jackson - Arkansas: Bella Vista
What to Fund: - Small capital projects (equipment, building improvements) — this is their sweet spot based on past grantees - New programs under 2 years old (no salaries covered) - Projects at the $5,000-$10,000 level - NOT: Salaries, existing programs more than 2 years old, organizations outside the 50-mile radius
Application Strategy: 1. Confirm geographic eligibility before spending time on LOI 2. Mark January 5 on your calendar NOW — set an alarm for 9am EST 3. Have your LOI fully written before the portal opens — copy-paste immediately 4. If not selected in main cycle, you may still receive funding from the Adjunct Board (Fall) or year-end grants (December) — stay in communication with the foundation 5. Since relationship is valued, consider attending community events where Papé trustees are present before applying
Contact: info@papefamilyfoundation.org for eligibility questions before submitting
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Grants of $5,000-$10,000 (minimum $5,000) awarded annually to nonprofits located within 50 miles of cities where trustees reside. Eligible areas: Arkansas (Bella Vista), California (San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe), Idaho (Boise), Oregon (Albany, Bend, Eugene, Portland, Sunriver), Texas (Coppell, Frisco), Utah (Salt Lake City), Wyoming (Jackson). Funding categories: small capital projects, building improvement, equipment, and new program start-ups (under 2 years old, no salaries). LOI-based process; maximum 50 LOIs accepted per cycle before close.
4th generation adjunct trustees award additional grants in late Fall to organizations that submitted full applications but were not selected in the main cycle.
Discretionary end-of-year grants determined by Grant Committee in December when CPA recommends additional fund distribution.
## Funding Patterns - Asset Base: ~$2.53 million (EIN 93-1231080, Boise ID / Wilmington DE) - Founded: 1997 in memory of H. Dean Papé; operating since 1998 - Total Giving: Nearly $740,000 distributed since 1998 (~26 years; ~$28,000/year average) - Grant Range: $5,000 minimum; average $5,000-$10,000 per grant - Funding Cycle: Annual — one cycle per year - LOI Deadline: January 5 (closes after 50 LOIs — fills within hours of opening) - Full Application Deadline: March 27 (by invitation from LOI r.
Pape Family Foundation has distributed a total of $677K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K.
## Approach Strategy The Papé Family Foundation is a multi-generational family foundation founded in 1997 in memory of H. Dean Papé, now in its 4th generation of family involvement. Based in Boise, ID, the foundation has distributed nearly $740,000 since 1998 to nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest, California, and select other states where family trustees live.
Pape Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Anton | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Tooke | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alyson Richards | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Richards | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abigail Pape | Trustee, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin Dean Pape | Pres, Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Trudy Baade | VP, Trustee, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryan Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jordan Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Rowe | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terrance Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Pittman | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline Richards | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Pape | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$179K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$128K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$185K
Distribution Amount
$157K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$677K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation KindnessGeneral & Unrestricted | Carrollton, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Oregon Health And Science University FoundationPape Pediatric Research Institute | Portland, OR | $34K | 2023 |
| Stroke Survivors Can IncResource Center | Meridian, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| My PossibilitiesCareer Services and Vocational Training Expansion | Plano, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest School For Hearing Impaired ChildrenAccessibility Ramp Installation | Shoreline, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tahoe Learning HavenInaugural Educational Forums/Fairs for SLT | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Think WildThink Wild Community Education Yurt | Bend, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Allen Community OutreachFeeding Collin County Families in Crisis through Improved Food Distribution | Allen, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boise, ID | $6K | 2023 |
| Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp IncMHKC's Emergency Preparedness Project | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Family Day Homes Of San FranciscoCommunity Pantry Updates | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Coppell Humane SocietyGeneral & Unrestricted | Coppell, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Tahoe Blue Volleyball ClubGeneral & Unrestricted | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Marist Catholic High School Eugene OregonGirl's Lacrosse | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| The High Desert MuseumGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Emerald KidsportsGeneral & Unrestricted | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Family House IncTo Purchase New Computers for Families | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| South Dallas Community SchoolUpdates to the TKA School Library benefiting low-income children from South Dallas | Plano, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lake TahoeBuilding Bright Futures - with furniture! | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service DogsInstall handicap accessible doors at Patriot PAWS headquarters | Rockwall, TX | $9K | 2022 |
| Incight CompanyLeveraging INCIGHT's Broadcast & Technology Obstacles Project | Portland, OR | $8K | 2022 |
| Genesis Community Health IncTo Purchase Diabetic Refrigerator | Garden City, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| Old Mill Center For Children And Families IncRefurbishing fund for the Intensive Treatment Services Unit | Corvallis, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Eugene Education FoundationTo Purchase classroom Materials for Social Emotional Growth | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Humanities WashingtonPrime Time Family Reading Program | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Capp FundGeneral & Unrestricted | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Serenity Lane Health Services FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Coburg, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of North TexasGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Worth, TX | $3K | 2022 |