IPA Foundation
IPA Foundation is a public charity based in Louisville, Kentucky. Formed in 1993, it supports charities working for children’s well-being and basic needs, with a stated focus on children with exceptional medical requirements.
IPA Foundation at a glance
In short: IPA Foundation gave $448K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Kentucky. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $447,739
- -29.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,169
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,450
- Total assets
- $2,157,261
- +14.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (13 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IPA Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3607 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219
Phone: (502) 968-0341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IPA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kids Cancer Alliance ($30K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Kentucky received 56% of the total, followed by Florida at 11%, Connecticut at 8%, Texas at 7%, and New York at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IPA Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 34 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $448K (2025) to $715K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Cancer Alliance Louisville, KY | Retreat for Cancer Patient | $30,000 |
| Operation BACKPACK4 Kids I Louisville, KY | Supply Backpacks to Kids | $25,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Omnibed Care Station | $25,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Tru Trumbull, CT | Genetic Research | $20,000 |
| Best Buddies International Louisville, KY | Oper Suppl Friendship Ba | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Louisville, KY | Food Drive | $15,000 |
| John Clarke Perry Corporat Monroe, LA | Refurbish Playground | $15,000 |
| Kids Cancer Foundation Royal Palm Beach, FL | Support Equip Suppl Gam | $15,000 |
| Kosair Charities Committee Louisville, KY | Pediatric Neurorecovery PR | $15,000 |
| Project Camp Inc Scottsville, KY | Horse Trailer Summer Camp | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,157,261 | $712,134 | $501,058 | $447,739 | 34 | $180,604 |
| 2024 | $1,891,512 | $650,835 | $673,557 | $633,244 | 36 | $140,928 |
| 2023 | $1,817,374 | $659,847 | $586,586 | $558,105 | 35 | $95,524 |
| 2022 | $1,755,138 | $790,631 | $799,612 | $715,259 | 37 | $106,845 |
| 2021 | $2,048,936 | $802,547 | $606,199 | $562,851 | 39 | $81,651 |
| 2020 | $1,512,803 | $694,228 | $631,064 | $612,858 | 43 | $47,685 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to “provide for the well-being of children and their basic needs with a focus on children with exceptional medical requirements.” Its 2024 filing describes grants to charities focused on children’s health and well-being, especially children with exceptional medical requirements.
Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. Kids Cancer Alliance says its mission is to improve quality of life for children with cancer and their families through recreational and support programs. Kosair Charities Committee says it supports children’s health and well-being through healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. Project Camp says it aims to enhance the lives of children with serious illnesses. Other 2025 grantees included organizations supporting medical care, research, youth programs, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, IPA Foundation made 34 grants totaling $447,739. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $11,450.
Among the largest grants were $30,000 to Kids Cancer Alliance for a retreat for cancer patients; $25,000 to Operation Backpack4 Kids for backpacks; and $25,000 to Orlando Health Foundation for an Omnibed care station. The foundation also awarded $20,000 to Rett Syndrome Research Trust for genetic research. Grants of $15,000 included awards to Kosair Charities Committee, Project Camp, Special Olympics Kentucky, and Kids Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alexandre Theodoro, Marc Sallee, Daniel Bradley, and Jonathan Coon as trustees.
IPA Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Bradley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Coon
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Theodoro
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Sallee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lyndon Shumaker (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Beery (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Pratt (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Bradley (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Pratt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Wetsch (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 IPA Foundation
How much does IPA Foundation give each year?
IPA Foundation gave $448K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $633K across 36 grants.
What is IPA Foundation's typical grant size?
IPA Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,450, and its average grant was $13,169, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from IPA Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does IPA Foundation give grants?
IPA Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (13 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does IPA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on IPA Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are IPA Foundation's largest grantees?
IPA Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kids Cancer Alliance ($30,000), Operation BACKPACK4 Kids I ($25,000) and Orlando Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is IPA Foundation?
IPA Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $712K.
What does IPA Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to “provide for the well-being of children and their basic needs with a focus on children with exceptional medical requirements.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IPA Foundation?
IPA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is IPA Foundation's EIN?
IPA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1244412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
Live grants for the work IPA Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). IPA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ipa-foundation-morg_a560f4a29e80480aaf8ca88dc28e3400
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