Paul H Pusey Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul H Pusey Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,370 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $13,281. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$159,370
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$13,281
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,659 the year before.
18% 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 | $150,181 | 53 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $139,659 | 60 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $159,370 | 64 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Nancy P Ayres PO Box 15061, Sarasota, FL 34277 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 248-4570 |
| What to submit | Letters only, submitted with materials describing purpose of organization |
What Paul H Pusey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 31 | $75,896 |
| Florida | 11 | $26,717 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $17,609 |
| California | 3 | $16,281 |
| New York | 4 | $6,609 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,279 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,640 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,599 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Parent Institute | Charitable | $13,281 |
| VPM Media Corporation | Charitable | $10,648 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Charitable | $9,472 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $8,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy | Charitable | $7,500 |
| First Baptist Church | Charitable | $5,354 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $5,135 |
| Characterworks | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Richmond Spirit Warhawks | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | Charitable | $4,178 |
| Rise Richmond | Charitable | $4,170 |
| Beats | Charitable | $3,640 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Charitable | $3,640 |
| Serge Global | Charitable | $3,281 |
| YWCA of Richmond | Charitable | $3,058 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cords and 3 Strand Inc | Charitable | $2,779 |
| Artis Naples Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $2,281 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Richmond Shakespeare | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Charitable | $1,599 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Foundation for the Horse | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cross Over Health Care Ministry | Charitable | $1,472 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $1,386 |
| St Catherine School Foundation | Charitable | $1,386 |
| St Christopher School Foundation | Charitable | $1,386 |
| Tampa Prepatory School | Charitable | $1,328 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,328 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy P Ayres
- Patricia P Clark
- Patricia P Pusey
- Paul W Ayres
- Robert B Ayres
- William A Pusey Jr
- John B Reece
Questions people ask
Does Paul H Pusey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paul H Pusey Foundation give?
$159,370 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Paul H Pusey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy P Ayres (Director), Patricia P Clark (President), Patricia P Pusey (Director) and Paul W Ayres (Assistant Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Paul H Pusey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.