Developing Successful People Foundation
Developing Successful People Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Mount Vernon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $337K. Net investment income was $29K.
Developing Successful People Foundation at a glance
In short: Developing Successful People Foundation gave $337K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $337,018
- +71.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,170
- +298.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $51,455
- Total assets
- $230,296
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Developing Successful People Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leah Foundation ($123K). Together the top 6 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 40 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Developing Successful People Foundation gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $337K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leah Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Electronic Bibles. | $123,009 |
| Grace Bible Church Bend, OR | Biblical Counseling Ministry | $89,300 |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church Mount Vernon, WA | Church Sound System and Biblical Counseling Materials | $62,094 |
| The Gate Youth Association Independence, OR | Grants Provided for Muliple Projects | $40,815 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Missionary Salaries | $13,000 |
| Hill Creek Christian Mount Vernon, WA | Biblical Class Tuition Costs | $8,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,296 | $337,584 | $513,278 | $337,018 | 6 | $337,018 | $28,617 |
| 2023 | $400,671 | $346,570 | $359,939 | $197,119 | 14 | $227,222 | $1,980 |
| 2022 | $285,264 | $334,689 | $240,201 | $127,900 | 12 | $235,761 | — |
| 2021 | $185,415 | $339,904 | $154,489 | $101,200 | 8 | $154,439 | $1,180 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Developing Successful People Foundation is led by Joseph Hunter, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Hunter
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$65K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Merry Holland
Vise President
Vice President → Vise President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Hunter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $13K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $134K, to Joseph Hunter (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Developing Successful People Foundation
How much does Developing Successful People Foundation give each year?
Developing Successful People Foundation gave $337K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 14 grants.
What is Developing Successful People Foundation's typical grant size?
Developing Successful People Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $51,455, and its average grant was $56,170, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Developing Successful People Foundation give grants?
Developing Successful People Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (36%) and Washington (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Vernon, WA (2 grants).
Does Developing Successful People Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Developing Successful People Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Developing Successful People Foundation's largest grantees?
Developing Successful People Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leah Foundation ($123,009), Grace Bible Church ($89,300) and Emmanuel Baptist Church ($62,094), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Developing Successful People Foundation?
Developing Successful People Foundation reported $230K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $338K.
What is Developing Successful People Foundation?
Developing Successful People Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Mount Vernon, WA. It holds $230K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Developing Successful People Foundation's EIN?
Developing Successful People Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4375930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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