PPF Benevolent Fund Inc
PPF Benevolent Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filing reported. The fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
PPF Benevolent Fund Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to PPF Benevolent Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1122 Kenilworth Drive 201, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 825-0996
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PPF Benevolent Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $233K (2020). In 2021 it made 18 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $67,517 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets reported for 2020 were $27,444.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $40,528 | $67,972 | $67,517 | 18 | $67,517 | $28 |
| 2020 | $27,444 | $218,569 | $234,885 | $232,987 | 93 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported giving $67,517 through 18 grants, an average of about $3,751 per grant. In 2020, it reported giving $232,987 through 93 grants, averaging about $2,505 per grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Seth A McDonnell as president and director, and John Matthew Stover as vice president, secretary, and director.
PPF Benevolent Fund Inc is led by John Matthew Stover, V President, Secretary & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Matthew Stover
V President, Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → V President, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth A. McDonnell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 PPF Benevolent Fund Inc
How do I apply for a grant from PPF Benevolent Fund Inc?
PPF Benevolent Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is PPF Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN?
PPF Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1004696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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