The P Twenty-One Foundation
The P Twenty-One Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its latest filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The P Twenty-One Foundation at a glance
In short: The P Twenty-One Foundation gave $140K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $140,000
- +0.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -21.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,556,828
- -4.6% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The P Twenty-One Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that requests must be in writing and that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed no deadlines and said it planned to focus grants on public health and ecological activities in South Texas. These are filing statements, not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: The P Twenty-One Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 27883, Houston, TX 77227-7883
Phone: (832) 228-8974
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The P Twenty-One Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Carter Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 25% to Georgia, 11% to New York, 7% to Maryland, and 7% to California. The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it planned to focus grants on public health and ecological activities in South Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The P Twenty-One Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2021) to $145K (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | To Support the Health & Peace Program. | $25,000 |
| Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Our Lady of Mount Carm San Antonio, TX | To support the completion of the master planning phase for restoration and preservation of the national shrine | $12,500 |
| Little Flower School San Antonio, TX | To Support Technology Upgrade Program. | $12,500 |
| Elephant Aid International Attapulgus, GA | Toward a habitat care station at elephant refuge North America in Georgia and elephant aid program in nepal. | $10,000 |
| House with a Heart Laytonsville, MD | To Support Care for Senior Pets | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | To support nrdc's biogems project to defend wilderness and wildlife | $10,000 |
| Peewee's Pet Adoption World Corpus Christi, TX | To Support Spay, Neuter and Treatment Animal Services | $10,000 |
| Tarahumara Children's Hospital Fund San Diego, CA | To support the tarahumara children's hospital and water wells projects. | $10,000 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Houston, TX | To support environmental conservation and rehabilitaion of Texas wildlife | $10,000 |
| Wellsprings Inc Houston, TX | To support residence program for women in honor of sister rita owens and siater justin farinella | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,556,828 | $18,291 | $142,794 | $140,000 | 14 | $140,000 | $15,497 | $132,267 |
| 2021 | $2,681,331 | $1,132 | $142,566 | $139,500 | 11 | — | — | $139,128 |
| 2020 | $2,822,765 | $11,735 | $148,929 | $145,000 | 13 | — | $7,145 | $145,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The P Twenty-One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and projects, including health and peace programs, animal care, wildlife rehabilitation, environmental conservation, education, and historic preservation.
Among its grantees, the Carter Center describes its mission as seeking to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. NRDC describes its work as confronting the climate crisis, protecting wildlife and wild places, and supporting clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Compassion in World Farming says it campaigns to end cruel factory farming and specializes in farm animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to the Carter Center for its Health & Peace Program; $12,500 to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Our Lady of Mount Carmel for restoration and preservation master planning; and $12,500 to Little Flower School for a technology upgrade. Other grants included $10,000 to Elephant Aid International, House with a Heart, NRDC, Peewee’s Pet Adoption World, the Tarahumara Children’s Hospital Fund, the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, and Wellsprings Inc. The foundation also gave $5,000 to an individual recipient Middle School and $5,000 to Compassion in World Farming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Joseph W. Ryan as vice president, secretary, and director; Yolanda V. Ryan as president, treasurer, and director; and Sylvia Ryan as assistant secretary, assistant treasurer, and director.
The P Twenty-One Foundation is led by Yolanda V. Ryan, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Yolanda V. Ryan
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph W. Ryan
V-Pres, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Ryan
Ass Secretary, Ass Treasurer & 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 The P Twenty-One Foundation
How much does The P Twenty-One Foundation give each year?
The P Twenty-One Foundation gave $140K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $140K across 11 grants.
What is The P Twenty-One Foundation's typical grant size?
The P Twenty-One Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The P Twenty-One Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The P Twenty-One Foundation give grants?
The P Twenty-One Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants), San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The P Twenty-One Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The P Twenty-One Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The P Twenty-One Foundation's largest grantees?
The P Twenty-One Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include The Carter Center ($25,000), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Our Lady of Mount Carm ($12,500) and Little Flower School ($12,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The P Twenty-One Foundation?
The P Twenty-One Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The P Twenty-One Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and projects, including health and peace programs, animal care, wildlife rehabilitation, environmental conservation, education, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The P Twenty-One Foundation?
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that requests must be in writing and that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The P Twenty-One Foundation's EIN?
The P Twenty-One Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0628482. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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