Discipleship Project Foundation
Discipleship Project Foundation is a private foundation, based in Murfreesboro, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2K.
Discipleship Project Foundation at a glance
In short: Discipleship Project Foundation gave $10K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,122
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,531
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $106,236
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (60% 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 Discipleship Project Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Christian Academy ($4K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Discipleship Project Foundation gives
- Giving grew 305% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $17K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Christian Academy Murfreesboro, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $4,122 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | To fulfill exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Men of Valor Antioch, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Surry Cyclones Pilot Mountain, NC | To support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $106,236 | $2,352 | $10,447 | $10,122 | 4 | $10,122 | $2,352 |
| 2023 | $114,331 | $12,000 | $10,050 | $9,725 | 2 | $9,725 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | $112,381 | $17,586 | $8,825 | $8,500 | 4 | $8,500 | $586 |
| 2021 | $103,620 | $10,098 | $2,825 | $2,500 | 2 | $2,500 | $98 |
| 2020 | $96,347 | $263 | $16,828 | $16,500 | 4 | — | $263 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Discipleship Project Foundation is led by David Nolan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Nolan
President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Nolan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ownby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen Marsh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Nolan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Discipleship Project Foundation
How much does Discipleship Project Foundation give each year?
Discipleship Project Foundation gave $10K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is Discipleship Project Foundation's typical grant size?
Discipleship Project Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,531, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Discipleship Project Foundation give grants?
Discipleship Project Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (30%) and North Carolina (10%).
How large is Discipleship Project Foundation?
Discipleship Project Foundation reported $106K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is Discipleship Project Foundation's EIN?
Discipleship Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1707390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Discipleship Project Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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