Pay It Forward Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pay It Forward Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pierceton, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$108,104
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 2 | $51,413 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 6 | $105,171 |
| 2025 | $3,000 | 2 | $108,104 |
How to apply
Pay It Forward Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Hope in Motion | Charitable: program support | $1,500 |
| The Gathering Place | Charitable: program support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney Mayer
- Shana Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Pay It Forward Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pay It Forward Foundation Inc give?
$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Pay It Forward Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodney Mayer (President) and Shana Mayer (Sec/Treas).