Luis Palau Association
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Luis Palau Association at a glance
In short: Luis Palau Association gave $163K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,049
- -76.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $20,381
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,662,385
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Luis Palau Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation - S Florida ($30K). Together the top 8 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Luis Palau Association gives
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $73K (2021) to $685K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $163K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation - S Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | Evangelism | $30,000 |
| City Leaders Collective Charlotte, NC | Evangelism | $25,000 |
| DCX Community co Quarry Kingdom Development Cedar Park, TX | Evangelism | $21,650 |
| Mission Charleston North Charleston, SC | Evangelism/Discipleship | $20,000 |
| Trypraying Redmond, WA | Evangelism/Discipleship | $20,000 |
| Within Reach Omaha, NE | Evangelism/Discipleship | $20,000 |
| Alpha USA Carol Stream, IL | Evangelism/Discipleship | $17,000 |
| Klamath Evangelical Association Klamath Falls, OR | Evangelism | $9,399 |
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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 | $16,662,385 | $18,121,702 | $17,441,806 | $163,049 | 8 | $488,017 |
| 2023 | $15,872,076 | $16,112,841 | $16,583,986 | $684,876 | Total only | $357,303 |
| 2022 | $16,158,357 | $15,187,425 | $14,094,628 | $83,843 | 4 | $113,457 |
| 2021 | $14,968,196 | $16,675,451 | $11,614,230 | $73,000 | 5 | $11,229 |
| 2020 | $10,532,231 | $12,305,298 | $9,890,458 | $144,423 | 3 | $-80,139 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Luis Palau Association
Based on IRS filings
Luis Palau Association is a public charity focused on religion, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $488K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Luis Palau Association is led by Kevin Palau, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 11 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Palau
President & Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Scott Cahill
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Palau
Director of Donor Relations
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Tracy Roberts
It Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Jesse Northway
City Impact Team Director
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
David R Reisenbigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail A Stockamp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Dahl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jevon Chan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Southard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark R Neaman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mita Jash
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Pedace
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Luebke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross M Lindsay III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hanson
Vice Chairman & Director
Director → Vice Chairman & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Berry
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
AR Bernard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sorensen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Palau
Chief Evangelist
Director of Festivals → Chief Evangelist, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $178K (2024)
John Ogle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Jorge Scopazzo
Producer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $129K (2024)
Scott Kraske
CFO & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Charlotte Sanchez
Chief Communications Officer
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $159K (2024)
John Park
Chief Ministry Officer
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Zack Aspegren
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $282K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Luis Palau part year (2021) — Evangelist & Director
- Former: Justin Fordice (2020) — Director of Communications
- Former: Luis Palau (2020) — Evangelist & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $282K, to Zack Aspegren (Chief Development Officer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Luis Palau Association
How much does Luis Palau Association give each year?
Luis Palau Association gave $163K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $685K in grants paid.
What is Luis Palau Association's typical grant size?
Luis Palau Association's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,381, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Luis Palau Association give grants?
Luis Palau Association's top state is Florida, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and Texas (13%).
Does Luis Palau Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Luis Palau Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evangelism/Discipleship" (4 grants) and "Evangelism" (4 grants).
Who are Luis Palau Association's largest grantees?
Luis Palau Association's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation - S Florida ($30,000), City Leaders Collective ($25,000) and DCX Community co Quarry Kingdom Development ($21,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Luis Palau Association?
Luis Palau Association reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.1M.
What is Luis Palau Association?
Luis Palau Association is a public charity focused on religion, based in Portland, OR. It holds $16.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Luis Palau Association's EIN?
Luis Palau Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0713827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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