Texas Public Policy Foundation
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.
Texas Public Policy Foundation at a glance
In short: Texas Public Policy Foundation gave $709K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $101K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $709,230
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $101,319
- Median grant
- $52,000
- Total assets
- $27,634,917
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Public Policy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Research Council ($339K). Together the top 7 received $709K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 10 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Texas Public Policy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4628% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $709K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $709K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Voter Education and Election Judge Training | $339,000 |
| Michigan Fair Elections Institute Stockbridge, MI | Voter Education and Election Judge Training | $157,730 |
| Texas Center at Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | Development of Texas essential knowledge & skills (TEKS) standards. | $70,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,634,917 | $28,675,370 | $26,176,618 | $709,230 | 7 | $169,654 |
| 2023 | $25,177,836 | $24,294,530 | $21,567,826 | — | — | $138,003 |
| 2022 | $22,407,171 | $21,249,819 | $20,643,183 | — | — | $-307,280 |
| 2021 | $22,120,383 | $26,167,438 | $18,897,177 | $15,000 | 1 | $-57,032 |
| 2020 | $12,930,291 | $17,746,855 | $16,030,913 | $250,000 | 2 | $133,109 |
About Texas Public Policy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Texas Public Policy Foundation is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Public Policy Foundation is led by Gregory Sindelar, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Sindelar
CEO
COO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $331K (2024)
Robert Henneke
Executive Director, General Consl & Secretary
Executive Director, General Counsel & Secretary → Executive Director, General Counsel & Corp Secretary, 2023
Executive Director, General Counsel & Corp Secretary → Executive Director, General Consl & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $293K (2024)
Kyle Stallings
Chairman
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Roberts PhD
Director
CEO → Past CEO Thr, 2021
Past CEO Thr → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$279K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Thomas Lindsay
Policy Director & Higher Education
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $208K (2024)
Chance Weldon
Litigation Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Joshua Findlay
Election Integrity Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2024)
Brenda Pejovich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Deason
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Angelo
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lc Chaz Neely
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fletcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Hock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Lyles Jr.
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dunn
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Windi Grimes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hassenflu
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Rollins
Director
Director → Senior Advisor, 2023
Senior Advisor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Phillips
Chief Committee Officer
Chief Committee → Chief Committee Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Charles Devore
Chief Nt'l Initiatives Officer
Vice President & Nat. Init → Vice President & Nat. Initiatives, 2022
Vice President & Nat. Initiatives → Chief Nt'l Initiatives Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $223K (2024)
Joshua Trevino
Chief Intelligence Officer
Chief Innov. → Chief of Intel & Research, 2022
Chief of Intel & Research → Chief Intelligence Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Louis Stone
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Theodore Hadzi-Antich
Senior Attorney
Senior Attor → Senior Attorney, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Jerome Greener
Executive Vice President - Texas Policy
Executive Vice President - Engagement → Executive Vice President - Texas Policy, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$169K (2022) → $205K (2024)
Derek Cohen
Chief Research Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $179K (2024)
Jb Horton
Executive Vice President - Development
Chief Development Officer → Executive Vice President - Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$346K (2023) → $355K (2024)
Steven Rowe
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $191K (2024)
Mark Mills
Distinguished Senior Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$545K (2024)
James R. Leininger MD
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vim Head
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: George W. Strake Jr. (2020–2023) — Emeritus
- Former: John Hostettler (2020–2023) — Vice President & Federal Affairs
- Former: Matthew Miller (2022–2023) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Wendy Lee Graham (2022–2023) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: John Horton (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Jason Isaac (2021–2022) — Campaign Director
- Former: David Balat (2022) — Policy Director
- Former: Kevin Sparks (2020–2021) — Director Unt
- Former: Ryan M. Haggerty (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Oliver (2021) — Senior Director
- Former: Jeff Sandefer (2020) — Director
- Former: John Koufos (2020) — Nd & Reentry I
- Former: Marc A. Levin (2020) — Vice President & Criminal
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $545K, to Mark Mills (Distinguished Senior Fellow). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Texas Public Policy Foundation
How much does Texas Public Policy Foundation give each year?
Texas Public Policy Foundation gave $709K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Texas Public Policy Foundation's typical grant size?
Texas Public Policy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,000, and its average grant was $101,319, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Texas Public Policy Foundation give grants?
Texas Public Policy Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (30%) and Texas (12%).
Does Texas Public Policy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Texas Public Policy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voter Education and Election Judge Training" (6 grants).
Who are Texas Public Policy Foundation's largest grantees?
Texas Public Policy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Research Council ($339,000), Michigan Fair Elections Institute ($157,730) and Texas Center at Schreiner University ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Texas Public Policy Foundation?
Texas Public Policy Foundation reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.7M.
What is Texas Public Policy Foundation?
Texas Public Policy Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. It holds $27.6M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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