TPGA Scholarship Foundation
TPGA Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $429K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $2K.
TPGA Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: TPGA Scholarship Foundation gave $21K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $429,314
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% 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 TPGA Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christopher Defore at Abilene Chris ($4K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How TPGA Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Christopher Defore at Abilene Chris Abilene, TX | College Tuition | $3,500 |
| Kaydee Collins at Texas Tech Univer Lubbock, TX | College Tuition | $3,500 |
| Kendall Jackson at Texarkana Colleg Texarkana, TX | College Tuition | $3,500 |
| Alexandria Lee at Wade Gordon Haird Amarillo, TX | College Tuition | $3,500 |
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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 | $429,314 | $43,085 | $30,884 | $21,000 | 6 | $21,000 | $2,471 | $20,153 |
| 2023 | $390,583 | $38,254 | $28,797 | $18,000 | 6 | $18,000 | $731 | $19,664 |
| 2022 | $408,348 | $22,261 | $26,316 | $18,000 | 6 | $18,000 | — | $20,211 |
| 2021 | $412,403 | $35,904 | $27,668 | $18,000 | 6 | $18,000 | $20,873 | $18,138 |
| 2020 | $336,095 | $25,462 | $25,097 | $18,000 | 6 | — | $8,290 | $16,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TPGA Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TPGA Scholarship Foundation is led by Allen Wells, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Wells
President
Treasurer → Pres-Elect, 2022
Pres-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Van Hoy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Green
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Baty
Pres-Elect
Trustee → Pres-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Collins
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Terry
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Harris Baker (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Josh McAdams (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lynn Gray (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Peterson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Russ Ridings (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 TPGA Scholarship Foundation
How much does TPGA Scholarship Foundation give each year?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation gave $21K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 6 grants.
What is TPGA Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TPGA Scholarship Foundation give grants?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%).
Does TPGA Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on TPGA Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition" (6 grants).
Who are TPGA Scholarship Foundation's largest grantees?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christopher Defore at Abilene Chris ($3,500), Kaydee Collins at Texas Tech Univer ($3,500) and Kendall Jackson at Texarkana Colleg ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TPGA Scholarship Foundation?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation reported $429K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is TPGA Scholarship Foundation?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $429K in total assets as of 2024.
What is TPGA Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
TPGA Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2787985. 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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