Passion Grants Foundation
Passion Grants Foundation is a private foundation based in Wylie, Texas. It supports scholars, athletes, educators, coaches, and inventors seeking to benefit their communities; its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $22,481.
Passion Grants Foundation at a glance
In short: Passion Grants Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,481
- +1024.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,044
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,315
- Total assets
- $517,030
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Passion Grants Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes a process requesting a brief description of the philanthropic activity, the applicant’s reasons for pursuing it, objectives to be achieved within 12 months, and a grant budget. It describes grants of $1,000–$10,000 considered individually, with a formal 15-minute presentation and supporting materials required at the end of the grant term.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1456 Lakeview Drive, Wylie, TX 75098
Phone: (845) 642-9320
Website: HTTPS://PASSIONGRANTSFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Passion Grants Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hackley School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Texas (29%), New York (22%), Maryland (21%), and Florida (13%); 6% were listed with an unspecified state. The 2024 grants also included recipients in North Carolina and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Passion Grants Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackley School Tarrytown, NY | Education | $4,541 |
| Humane Society Dallas, TX | Community | $3,000 |
| Iron Man Foundation Tampa, FL | Community | $2,875 |
| UT Austin Austin, TX | Education | $2,500 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Education | $2,450 |
| Next up Lutherville, MD | Community | $2,315 |
| Blue Jays | Community | $1,300 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Charlotte, NC | Religious | $1,200 |
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Connemarra Conservancy Allen, TX | Community | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,030 | $30,700 | $38,125 | $22,481 | 11 | $27,683 | $25,904 | $25,815 |
| 2023 | $524,455 | $29,846 | $9,617 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $29,066 | $24,663 |
| 2022 | $504,226 | $504,226 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Passion Grants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting scholars, athletes, educators, coaches, and inventors determined to enrich their communities and the lives of others. Its listed program areas include innovation, athletics, educational initiatives, and scholarships.
The 2024 grants included support for education, community, and religious purposes. Among the recipients, Hackley School describes itself as an independent, co-ed college preparatory school serving kindergarten through grade 12. The website describes Blue Jays for Baltimore Inc. as a student-led charity focused on youth physical and mental health, and the Maria Mitchell Association as preserving the legacy of astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator Maria Mitchell.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $22,481. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $4,541, with a median of $2,315.
The largest reported grants were $4,541 to Hackley School for education; $3,000 to Humane Society in Dallas for community; $2,875 to the IRONMAN Foundation for community; $2,500 to UT Austin for education; and $2,450 to Johns Hopkins University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Hogg as trustee and president; Alexandra Hogg as trustee, secretary, and treasurer; and Nicholas Johns as trustee.
Passion Grants Foundation is led by Jason Hogg, Trustee & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Hogg
Trustee & President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Hogg
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Johns
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Passion Grants Foundation
How much does Passion Grants Foundation give each year?
Passion Grants Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Passion Grants Foundation's typical grant size?
Passion Grants Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,315, and its average grant was $2,044, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Passion Grants Foundation give grants?
Passion Grants Foundation's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Maryland (21%).
Does Passion Grants Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Passion Grants Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Passion Grants Foundation's largest grantees?
Passion Grants Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hackley School ($4,541), Humane Society ($3,000) and Iron Man Foundation ($2,875), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Passion Grants Foundation?
Passion Grants Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Passion Grants Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting scholars, athletes, educators, coaches, and inventors determined to enrich their communities and the lives of others. Its listed program areas include innovation, athletics, educational initiatives, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Passion Grants Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Passion Grants Foundation's EIN?
Passion Grants Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1207474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Passion Grants Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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