PPA Foundation
PPA Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, ministries, and other organizations; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
PPA Foundation at a glance
In short: PPA Foundation gave $487K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $486,588
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,412
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,288
- Total assets
- $7,671,090
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 PPA Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7363 Herb Kelleher Way B325, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (469) 747-0012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PPA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor University - Give Light Camp ($200K). Together the top 10 received $464K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (82%), California (12%), Tennessee (4%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How PPA Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $487K (2024) to $660K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $487K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University - Give Light Camp Waco, TX | Give Light Capital Fund Campaign | $200,000 |
| Arbor Road Church Long Beach, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Northwest Bible Church Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Christ Community Church Dalas, TX | General Support | $33,000 |
| One Voice Board Denton, TX | General Support Ministry Work | $30,000 |
| Shoreline Church Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Campus Outreach Denton, TX | General Support | $23,500 |
| Isaiah 117 Elizabethton, TN | General Support Foster Care Services | $17,575 |
| The Village Church Denton Denton, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Missionary Athletes International Charlotte, NC | General Support | $10,129 |
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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 | $7,671,090 | $956,770 | $727,598 | $486,588 | 16 | $486,588 | $443,156 | $389,292 |
| 2023 | $7,458,337 | $476,111 | $735,276 | $660,000 | 17 | $660,000 | $164,872 | $388,419 |
| 2022 | $7,700,002 | $7,700,002 | — | — | — | — | $2 | $19,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PPA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $389K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support, ministry work, a capital-fund campaign, and foster-care services. Among its grantees, Missionary Athletes International describes its mission as “communicating Jesus Christ through the platform of soccer.” Giving Grace says it aims to transform lives through resources, relationships, and community with the love of Jesus, and to address homelessness and housing instability. Denton Freedom House describes its mission as liberating people from sin and addiction through the Gospel and equipping them as disciples.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $486,588. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $16,288. The largest grants included $200,000 to Baylor University – Give Light Camp for its Give Light Capital Fund Campaign, $60,000 to Arbor Road Church for general support, and $50,000 to Northwest Bible Church for general support. Other grants included $33,000 to Christ Community Church, $30,000 to One Voice Board, $25,000 to Shoreline Church, and $23,500 to Campus Outreach. Giving Grace received $1,000; Missionary Athletes International received $10,129; and Denton Freedom House received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Alderman as President and Morgan Armbrust and Madison Price as Directors.
PPA Foundation is led by Greg Alderman, President on every filing since 2022; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Alderman
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Madison Price
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$30K (2024)
Morgan Armbrust
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$30K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Greg Alderman (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about PPA Foundation
How much does PPA Foundation give each year?
PPA Foundation gave $487K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $660K across 17 grants.
What is PPA Foundation's typical grant size?
PPA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,288, and its average grant was $30,412, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does PPA Foundation give grants?
PPA Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denton, TX (5 grants) and Dallas, TX (4 grants).
Does PPA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of PPA Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PPA Foundation's largest grantees?
PPA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor University - Give Light Camp ($200,000), Arbor Road Church ($60,000) and Northwest Bible Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PPA Foundation?
PPA Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $487K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $389K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PPA Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support, ministry work, a capital-fund campaign, and foster-care services. Among its grantees, Missionary Athletes International describes its mission as “communicating Jesus Christ through the platform of soccer.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PPA Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PPA Foundation's EIN?
PPA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2857604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does PPA 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). PPA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ppa-foundation-morg_ab1f7bdc523c493088a010eee3a078a1
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