Private foundation · EIN 65-1180266 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Four P Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $146K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$146K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the IncarnationDallas, TXSupport christian ministry$68K
The Kellermann FoundationRichardson, TXProvide hope & health in uganda$25K
Coaches OutreachDallas, TXSupport ministry coaches program$10K
The Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXSupport childrens well being$10K
Literacy AchievesDallas, TXSupport immigrant english literacy$5,600
One Man's TreasureRockwall, TXHelp men reentering society$5,197
Community Fdn Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXSupport kerr co flood relief efforts$5,000
Invicta ProjectFrisco, TXSupport recovery for injured vets$5,000
Shared Housing CenterDallas, TXSupport family wellness & stability$3,700
Family GatewayDallas, TXSupport homeless families$2,500
Prager University FoundationHollywood, FLPromote values through media$2,500
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALDonation to scholarship fund$1,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDallas, TXSupport & cure blood cancer patients$1,000
Preston Hollow Women's Club FundDallas, TXSupport immigrant english literacy$1,000
St Jude's ResearchMemphis, TNAdvance cures & treat sick children$500

By state: Texas 12 · Florida 1 · Alabama 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Four P Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of N David Porter, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Four P Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Four P Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $146K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Four P Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), Florida (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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