IPC National Charitable Foundation
IPC National Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas, formed in 2003. Its stated mission supports organizations and activities consistent with the Christian faith, with a primary focus on promoting justice and righteousness.
IPC National Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: IPC National Charitable Foundation gave $559K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $558,750
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,398
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,250
- Total assets
- $9,761,798
- +7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IPC National Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 5005 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 1700, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (972) 503-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IPC National Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Adventure Gospel Comm MI ($86K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 102 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (48%), Washington, DC (24%), Indiana (15%), Arkansas (5%), and California (4%). It describes grants as made primarily to domestic organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IPC National Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2022) to $559K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $559K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Adventure Gospel Comm MI Brownsburg, IN | Christian Radio in Africa | $85,500 |
| United Nations World Food Pro Washington, DC | Food Bank | $80,000 |
| Park Cities Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Fund, Missions, Flowers | $68,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Food Bank | $40,000 |
| Center for Church Renewal Plano, TX | Christian Media Support | $30,000 |
| The Heights Church Richardson, TX | General Funds | $30,000 |
| Ventures for Christ Inc Fayetteville, AR | Ministry Support | $30,000 |
| Lifesavers Foundation Richardson, TX | Medical Care | $25,000 |
| Legacy Coalition Corona, CA | General Fund | $24,000 |
| Hope Clinic of Garland Garland, TX | General Funds | $20,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,761,798 | $1,002,721 | $755,383 | $558,750 | 22 | $365,784 |
| 2023 | $9,060,403 | $2,603,084 | $605,746 | $485,000 | 23 | $174,659 |
| 2022 | $6,610,566 | $564,196 | $528,717 | $390,500 | 18 | $112,422 |
| 2021 | $7,219,857 | $1,333,532 | $632,129 | $486,000 | 22 | $346,897 |
| 2020 | $5,811,102 | $270,955 | $628,394 | $428,000 | 17 | $112,287 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and activities that are not antithetical to the Christian faith, with a primary focus on promoting justice and righteousness worldwide. The filing describes this focus as including care for people in need and meeting living or educational needs where people lack adequate means. It also says the foundation carries out its mission in part by establishing and overseeing donor-advised funds and single-member LLCs focused on relevant issues.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions, as described by those grantees. For example, the Center for Church Renewal says it spreads biblical renewal through radio, video, and a multimedia study Bible. LifeSavers Foundation says it provides free medical services for women and children and community goods and services. Hope Clinic of Garland says it provides free healthcare to eligible uninsured patients. Dallas Baptist University describes its purpose as providing Christ-centered higher education. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions address hunger, services for trafficked women, and support for Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $558,750. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $85,500, with a median grant of $15,250. The filing says organizational grants are generally made to recipients’ general funds, and that the foundation makes no specific effort to determine how those grants are spent.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $85,500 to High Adventure Gospel Commission for “Christian radio in Africa,” $80,000 to United Nations World Food Program for “food bank,” $68,000 to Park Cities Baptist Church for “general fund, missions, flowers,” and $40,000 to Feeding America for “food bank.” Other grants included $30,000 to Center for Church Renewal for Christian media support, $25,000 to LifeSavers Foundation for medical care, and $20,250 to Hope Clinic of Garland for general funds.
The filing also describes grants to individuals for financial assistance, which may address specific needs such as housing, food, or school tuition, or provide general poverty assistance. Funds may be disbursed directly or to third-party providers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald B. Harris as president and director, Carl W. Forsythe as secretary and director, and Randall S. Godfrey as a director. The filing also discloses that Harris owns a minority interest in Beaird Harris, PLLC, which performs services for the foundation and for director Randy Godfrey. It further states that Harris owns a minority interest in, and is a manager of, Family ARC LLC, in which the foundation also owns a minority interest.
IPC National Charitable Foundation is led by Donald B. Harris, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald B. Harris
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl W. Forsythe
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randall S. Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2020
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 IPC National Charitable Foundation
How much does IPC National Charitable Foundation give each year?
IPC National Charitable Foundation gave $559K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $485K across 23 grants.
What is IPC National Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
IPC National Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,250, and its average grant was $25,398, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from IPC National Charitable Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does IPC National Charitable Foundation give grants?
IPC National Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Richardson, TX (2 grants).
Does IPC National Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of IPC National Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank" (3 grants).
Who are IPC National Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
IPC National Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Adventure Gospel Comm MI ($85,500), United Nations World Food Pro ($80,000) and Park Cities Baptist Church ($68,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IPC National Charitable Foundation?
IPC National Charitable Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does IPC National Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and activities that are not antithetical to the Christian faith, with a primary focus on promoting justice and righteousness worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IPC National Charitable Foundation?
IPC National Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is IPC National Charitable Foundation's EIN?
IPC National Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1836543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work IPC National Charitable 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). IPC National Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ipc-national-charitable-foundation-morg_5f249f6c43c54af89196f6da16ada8b6
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