Peyback Foundation Incorporated
The PeyBack Foundation, founded by Peyton and Ashley Manning in 1999, promotes the future success of disadvantaged youth by supporting leadership and growth programs; foundation information, donation options, and contact details (including a PeyBack email and PO Box) are hosted on Peyton Manning's official website, which notes the foundation has provided more than $15 million in grants and programs since inception.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid‑sized youth‑serving nonprofit seeking general operating support for leadership, mentoring, or after‑school programs, especially with a presence or partnerships in the foundation's focal states.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on disadvantaged youth, mentoring, or leadership development.
- • Requests for general operating support in the $10K–$25K range.
- • Track record in states commonly funded (notably Colorado and Tennessee, and occasionally Louisiana, VA, NC, OH).
- • Existing relationship, prior contact, or referral from a current grantee or mutual contact.
Geography
The foundation funds organizations across six states in the latest year, with multi‑state giving but clear concentration: about one third of dollars went to Colorado and substantial shares to Tennessee and Louisiana.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 29 distinct independent grantees and prior years show 45 distinct recipients; while many grantees repeat (25 repeats observed), the overall portfolio includes a broad set of organizations for a foundation of this size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (6 new grantees in 2023, 4 in 2024), showing some turnover, but no public application process was identified, suggesting entry is possible but often relationship‑mediated rather than through a formal open RFP.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
