Who Is Eligible?

501(c)3 organizations – The agency must be in good standing with the IRS and will be verified electronically through the IRS website.

Schools – Public, parochial and private. (501(c)3 guideline restrictions may apply.)

Religious Organizations – Organizations must be non-sectarian; grants to religious groups will be made only for specific non-sectarian purposes. Funding is directed to projects whose activities impact the general community, not a single group.

Government Agencies – A funding confirmation letter from the government body may be requested.

Civic and Veterans Groups – Organizations must have a valid 501(c)4, 501(c)19 or 501(c)6 tax id number. Funds must be used for a project benefiting the community.

As a matter of policy, Pappas prefers not to make grants in the following areas:

• Annual meetings
  
• Capital campaigns
  
• Endowments
  
• Faith-based organizations whose projects primarily benefit their members or adherents
  
• Film and video projects
  
• Individuals
  
• Organizations outside the United States or Puerto Rico
  
• Political causes
  
• Program advertising
  
• Programs devoted to treatment or eradication of specific illnesses
  
• Projects whose funds are used for benefit outside the local community
  
• Travel
  
• School or community sports teams
  
• Scholarships or grants to individuals
  
• General hospital support
  
• Golf Tournaments or hole sponsorships

All donations or contributions will be made on a one-time basis with no commitment for future funding.