THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND FREE ENTERPRISE IN TEXAS AND THE NATION BY EDUCATING AND AFFECTING POLICYMAKERS AND TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY DEBATE WITH ACADEMICALLY SOUND RESEARCH AND OUTREACH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.6M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$709K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$101K
About Texas Public Policy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Texas Public Policy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $709K. Net investment income was $170K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,634,917 | $25,177,836 | $22,407,171 |
| Revenue | $28,675,370 | $24,294,530 | $21,249,819 |
| Expenses | $26,176,618 | $21,567,826 | $20,643,183 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $169,654 | $138,003 | $-307,280 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Family Research Council ($339,000), Michigan Fair Elections Institute ($157,730), Texas Center at Schreiner University ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN FAIR ELECTIONS INSTITUTE STOCKBRIDGE, MI | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $157,730 |
| CITIZEN OUTREACH FOUNDATION LAS VEGAS, NV | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $25,000 |
| TEXAS ELECTION NETWORK FRIENDSWOOD, TX | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $15,500 |
| MICHIGAN CONSERVATIVE COALITION WALLED LAKE, MI | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $52,000 |
| STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PHOENIX, AZ | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $50,000 |
| TEXAS CENTER AT SCHREINER UNIVERSITY KERRVILLE, TX | DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (TEKS) STANDARDS. | $70,000 |
| FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON, DC | VOTER EDUCATION AND ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING | $339,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM DUNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS W LYLES JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERNEST ANGELO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES R LEININGER MD | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| BRENDA PEJOVICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE STALLINGS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| WINDI GRIMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LC CHAZ NEELY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK FLETCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CODY CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY HOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG DEASON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOKE ROLLINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAN HASSENFLU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN ROBERTS PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT HENNEKE | EXEC DIR, GEN CONSL, SECT | 40 | $293,245 |
| VIM HEAD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GREGORY SINDELAR | CEO | 40 | $331,043 |
| LOUIS STONE | CFO | 40 | $220,900 |
| JOSHUA TREVINO | CHIEF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER | 40 | $222,058 |
| BRIAN PHILLIPS | CHIEF COMM. OFFICER | 40 | $222,321 |
| CHARLES DEVORE | CHIEF NT'L INITIATIVES OFF | 40 | $223,049 |
| JB HORTON | EXEC VP - DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $354,884 |
| JEROME GREENER | EXEC VP - TEXAS POLICY | 40 | $205,358 |
| DEREK COHEN | CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER | 40 | $178,527 |
| MARK MILLS | DISTINGUISHED SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $545,179 |
| THOMAS LINDSAY | POLICY DIRECTOR, HIGHER EDUCATION | 40 | $208,361 |
| JOSHUA FINDLAY | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $204,942 |
| THEODORE HADZI-ANTICH | SENIOR ATTORNEY | 40 | $195,427 |
| STEVEN ROWE | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $190,680 |
| CHANCE WELDON | LITIGATION DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,206 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Public Policy Foundation?
Texas Public Policy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $27.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Texas Public Policy Foundation?
As of 2024, Texas Public Policy Foundation holds $27.6M in total assets with $28.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $709K in 2024.
Where does Texas Public Policy Foundation operate?
Texas Public Policy Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Texas, Vermont.
What size grants does Texas Public Policy Foundation award?
In 2024, Texas Public Policy Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $709K — an average of about $101K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Texas Public Policy Foundation's EIN?
Texas Public Policy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2524057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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