Theta Phi Lambda Foundation
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation at a glance
In short: Theta Phi Lambda Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $35K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $35,000
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $35,000
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $26,554
- -44.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Theta Phi Lambda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Theta Phi Lambda Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $43K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,554 | $108,610 | $129,960 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 |
| 2022 | $47,904 | $52,200 | $86,464 | $42,500 | 1 | $42,500 |
| 2021 | $82,168 | $56,250 | $23,961 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 2020 | $49,879 | $20,220 | $32,009 | $19,100 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation is led by Paul Cooks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Paul Cooks
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Youngblood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Richardson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Theta Phi Lambda Foundation
How much does Theta Phi Lambda Foundation give each year?
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $43K across 1 grant.
How large is Theta Phi Lambda Foundation?
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $109K.
What is Theta Phi Lambda Foundation?
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Theta Phi Lambda Foundation operate?
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Theta Phi Lambda Foundation's EIN?
Theta Phi Lambda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0408138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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