Pistrisdens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pistrisdens Foundation is a private foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $60,500 | 21 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 18 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Pistrisdens Foundation 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.
What Pistrisdens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $202,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $36,000 |
| Alabama | 6 | $27,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Historical Preservation Society | General support | $200,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa | General support | $10,000 |
| Croom Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Holocaust Education Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Virginia Battlefield Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Kidney Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Archives & History Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Uso | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Uss Alabama Battleship Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| ALS Association | General support | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul W Bryant Jr
- Anna Laurie B McKibbens
- Mae Martin B Murray
- Stella Gray B Sykes
- Scott M Phelps
Questions people ask
Does Pistrisdens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pistrisdens Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pistrisdens Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul W Bryant Jr (President & Treasurer), Anna Laurie B McKibbens (Secretary), Mae Martin B Murray (Director) and Stella Gray B Sykes (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pistrisdens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and veterans.