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Private foundation · EIN 91-1979866

The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.32M in grants and contributions paid across 54 grants, with $21.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Thiel College, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Youngstown State University.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Thiel CollegeGreenville, PATo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$510,000
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox CathedralWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$105,000
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OHTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$100,000
American UniversityWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$60,000
American Hellenic Institute IncWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$54,000
George Washington University Pedas Family Scholar FundWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$50,000
Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$40,000
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$25,000
St Sophia PhiloptohosWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$25,000
Washington Hospital Center CorporationWashington, WATo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$25,000
Wharton Fund Univ of PaSan Francisco, CATo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$25,000
Filmfest DcWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
Make-a-Wish Mid AtlanticBethesda, MDTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
Mid-Atlantic Nato IncBrooklandville, MDTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
Orthodox Christian NetworkWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
The Will Rogers Mpp FoundationLos Angeles, CATo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
Washington Oxi Day FoundationWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$20,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$15,000
St Nektarios Greek OrthodoxRoscoe, NYTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$15,000
Order of St AndrewNew York, NYTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$10,000
Orthodox Christian Mission CtrSt Augustine, FLTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$10,000
Weizmann Institute of ScienceRehovotTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$10,000
So Others Might EatWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$8,500
Cura Personalis Project IncSilver Spring, MDTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$7,500
Tail Wags and Book BagsWashington, DCTo Be Used for Exempt Purpose$7,500

The 25 largest of 54 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,324,550 in grants and contributions paid (54 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Thiel College (PA), $510K, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral (DC), $105K, Youngstown State University (OH), $100K, American University (DC), $60K and American Hellenic Institute Inc (DC), $54K.