Purjes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Purjes Foundation is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,820 the year before.
69% 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 | $204,705 | 32 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $149,820 | 19 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 16 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
Purjes 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Purjes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 2 | $55,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $650 |
| Ohio | 2 | $560 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
| Utah | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Foundation | Support health education | $1.0 million |
| The Sylvia Center | Support health education | $203,000 |
| Plantrician Project | Support health education | $50,000 |
| Montefiori Medical Center | Support health and medical treatment | $25,000 |
| Bahamas Feeding Network International Inc | Hurricane mellissa relief | $5,000 |
| Bnai Jeshurun | Memorium of miriam stern | $5,000 |
| Esselstyn Family Foundation | Nutrition and health awareness | $500 |
| Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation | Support jewish education | $500 |
| Deerfield Valley Rescue | Support local community rescue | $300 |
| VT Lions Charities | Surrort local charity efforts | $300 |
| Consumer Reports | Support consumer data reporting | $100 |
| Earth & Sky Inc | Support astronomy research | $100 |
| Friends of Alta | Support efforts to protect natural resources | $75 |
| Ted Foundation | Improve living conditions in africa | $60 |
| Thinktv | Support public tv | $60 |
| Vermont Independentdeerfield Valley News | Support local new reporting | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Purjes
- Edna Purjes
Questions people ask
Does Purjes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Purjes Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Purjes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Purjes (President) and Edna Purjes (Vice President).
What does Purjes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.