Independence Preservation Trust
Independence Preservation Trust is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it made $500 in qualifying distributions.
Independence Preservation Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,834
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $601
- -60.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Independence Preservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Independence Preservation Trust gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 463% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $2K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Community Events Brenham, TX | Community Event | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,834 | — | $601 | — | — | $500 | $108 |
| 2023 | $2,435 | — | $1,538 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $177 |
| 2022 | $3,973 | $6,000 | $2,806 | $2,275 | 3 | $2,275 | $58 |
| 2021 | $779 | — | $3,292 | $1,750 | 3 | $1,750 | $117 |
| 2020 | $4,071 | $15,000 | $17,831 | $1,865 | 1 | — | $374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Independence Preservation Trust reported a distributable amount of $108 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independence Preservation Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Lane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Wolff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David V. Gaffney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth W. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Independence Preservation Trust
How large is Independence Preservation Trust?
Independence Preservation Trust reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Independence Preservation Trust operate?
Independence Preservation Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Independence Preservation Trust's EIN?
Independence Preservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0606426. 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
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