People-People-People Foundation
People-People-People Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including neurological care and research, housing and shelter services, children’s health, scholarships, and cultural preservation.
People-People-People Foundation at a glance
In short: People-People-People Foundation gave $28.2M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,195,157
- +474.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +142.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,658,539
- +136.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,355,623
- -56.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% 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 People-People-People Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14747 N Northsight Blvd 111-431, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (602) 230-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who People-People-People Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barrow Nuerological Foundation ($25.0M). Together the top 10 received $27.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 35 (23%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 8% to recipients in Missouri. California and Illinois each received 1%; Texas received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How People-People-People Foundation gives
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.6M (2022) to $29.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $28.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Nuerological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To support the foundation in providing patient care, and conducting research for nuerological disease | $25,000,000 |
| GKC Hoi Kansas City, MO | To support communities in their pursuit for home and happiness | $1,200,000 |
| Restart Inc Kansas City, MO | To Support Women's Shelter Programs | $1,000,000 |
| City of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | To Support Children's Health | $250,000 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation Northbrook, IL | To support academic scholarships to children of united states marines and navy corpsmen | $164,620 |
| Banner Alzheimer's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To support medical needs of people suffering from alzheimer's and their caregivers | $100,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | To Support and Preserve Jewish History and Culture | $75,000 |
| Hidden Genius Project Inc Oakland, CA | To Support Children and Their Growth | $50,000 |
| Brett Adkins Scholarship Foundation Plano, TX | To Support Troubled Youth | $50,000 |
| Pact an Adoption Alliance Emeryville, CA | To Help Children and Their Families | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,355,623 | $25,250,054 | $28,246,796 | $28,195,157 | 17 | $28,195,157 | $222,185 | $215,477 |
| 2023 | $5,364,800 | $420,856 | $4,921,074 | $4,908,260 | 7 | $4,908,260 | $415,340 | $420,814 |
| 2022 | $9,863,627 | $1,481,039 | $1,616,926 | $1,610,000 | 4 | $1,613,833 | $120,249 | $475,457 |
| 2021 | $10,000,014 | $37,338,865 | $27,546,588 | $27,546,588 | 2 | $27,546,588 | $174 | $21,684 |
| 2020 | $64,481 | $27,991,727 | $29,555,741 | $29,553,741 | 5 | — | — | $32,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, People-People-People Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical care and research, shelter programs, children and families, scholarships, and Jewish history and culture.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. RESTART Inc. says its mission is to empower people facing or experiencing homelessness through housing and services. Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation says it secures charitable gifts for research, prevention studies, family outreach, counseling, and support services. Arizona Jewish Historical Society says it preserves and celebrates Arizona Jewish heritage and educates the public through arts, culture, and educational programming. Child Crisis Arizona says it works to provide children and youth a safe environment free from abuse and neglect by creating strong families. The Hidden Genius Project says it trains and mentors Black male youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $28,195,157. Grant amounts ranged from $22,537 to $25,000,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $25,000,000 to Barrow Neurological Foundation for patient care and neurological disease research, $1,200,000 to GKC HOI to support communities in their pursuit of home and happiness, and $1,000,000 to RESTART Inc. for women’s shelter programs.
Other reported grants included $250,000 to the City of Phoenix for children’s health; $164,620 to Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation for scholarships for children of U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen; $100,000 to Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation; $75,000 to Arizona Jewish Historical Society; and $50,000 each to Hidden Genius Project, Brett Adkins Scholarship Foundation, PACT An Adoption Alliance, Child Crisis Arizona, and Downtown Women’s Center. Additional 2024 recipients listed include Project Ropa, which received $35,000, and St. Luke’s Foundation Inc., which received $22,537.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry L Van Tuyl and Patricia A Van Tuyl as trustees.
People-People-People Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry L. Van Tuyl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Van Tuyl
Trustee
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 People-People-People Foundation
How much does People-People-People Foundation give each year?
People-People-People Foundation gave $28.2M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 7 grants.
What is People-People-People Foundation's typical grant size?
People-People-People Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,658,539, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does People-People-People Foundation give grants?
People-People-People Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants) and Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does People-People-People Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on People-People-People Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are People-People-People Foundation's largest grantees?
People-People-People Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Barrow Nuerological Foundation ($25,000,000), GKC Hoi ($1,200,000) and Restart Inc ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is People-People-People Foundation?
People-People-People Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does People-People-People Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical care and research, shelter programs, children and families, scholarships, and Jewish history and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from People-People-People Foundation?
The foundation 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 People-People-People Foundation's EIN?
People-People-People Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-7093549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does People-People-People 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 2020–2024
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