The Pebble with Ripples
The Pebble with Ripples is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Orange Grove, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $865K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $213.
The Pebble with Ripples at a glance
In short: The Pebble with Ripples gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,250
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,417
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $865,082
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pebble with Ripples funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange Grove Fire Dept ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pebble with Ripples gives
- Giving grew 325% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 296% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $26K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Fire Dept Orange Grove, TX | General | $2,000 |
| Loving Ripples Orange Grove, TX | General | $1,250 |
| Orange Grove Primary School Orange Grove, TX | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $865,082 | $34,565 | $57,313 | $4,250 | 3 | $35,710 | $213 | $12,072 |
| 2023 | $887,913 | $21,335 | $105,567 | $14,750 | 3 | $84,018 | $1,033 | $11,543 |
| 2022 | $972,062 | $469,912 | $91,532 | $26,000 | 4 | $78,564 | $134,333 | $12,533 |
| 2021 | $593,682 | $516,643 | $14,261 | $1,000 | 1 | $14,261 | — | $8,338 |
| 2020 | $91,300 | $100,000 | $8,700 | — | — | — | — | $912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pebble with Ripples reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pebble with Ripples is led by Denyce Gorbet, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denyce Gorbet
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cody Rusk
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Davey Pete Migura
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Rokohl
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carrie Bowden Del Alamo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pete Crisp
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn Janak Balboa
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Pebble with Ripples
How much does The Pebble with Ripples give each year?
The Pebble with Ripples gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The Pebble with Ripples's typical grant size?
The Pebble with Ripples's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,417, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pebble with Ripples give grants?
The Pebble with Ripples gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orange Grove, TX (3 grants).
Does The Pebble with Ripples give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pebble with Ripples's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Pebble with Ripples?
The Pebble with Ripples reported $865K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Pebble with Ripples?
The Pebble with Ripples is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Orange Grove, TX. It holds $865K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Pebble with Ripples's EIN?
The Pebble with Ripples's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2274833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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