Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $71,750 and the largest $464,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$71,750
- Largest grant$464,000
- Assets$30.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
42% 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 | $2.8 million | 28 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 25 | $31.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 34 | $30.2 million |
How to apply
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc 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 Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 3 | $336,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $261,000 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $153,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $118,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $107,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $102,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $101,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $98,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $97,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FCS Urban Ministries Inc | Operations | $464,000 |
| My Connect Community | Operations | $320,500 |
| The Mill District | Operations | $226,200 |
| East Savannah United Inc | Operations | $180,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation | Operations | $133,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Operations | $118,000 |
| Growing Together | Operations | $117,500 |
| East Lake Foundation Inc | Operations | $113,029 |
| Bayou District Foundation | Operations | $107,000 |
| Lift Orlando | Operations | $102,000 |
| Reach Riverside | Operations | $102,000 |
| Focused Community Strategies Ministries | Operations | $100,000 |
| Cherry Hill Strong | Operations | $98,000 |
| Amplify Grand Rapids | Operations | $97,500 |
| Northside Development Corp | Operations | $87,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Operations | $75,000 |
| The South City Foundation Inc | Operations | $74,500 |
| Blueprint 15 | Operations | $69,000 |
| Seventy Five North | Operations | $51,500 |
| Canopy South | Operations | $50,000 |
| Boston-Thurmond Community Network | Operations | $47,500 |
| Rise Coleman Parknorthend Rise | Operations | $45,000 |
| Southeast Raleigh Promise (Serp) | Operations | $40,000 |
| Lift Jax Inc | Operations | $34,500 |
| Omega Community Development Corp | Operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Eastside Rise | Operations | $15,000 |
| Partners Achieving Community Transformation | Operations | $10,500 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiative | Operations | $8,500 |
| Renaissance Heights United | Operations | $8,000 |
| Forest Forward | Operations | $7,500 |
| East Lake Foundation - Pga Tour Inc Sponsorship | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Operations | $4,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Naughton
- Ellen Newton
- Michelle Matthews
- Alexander Robertson
- David Daniels
- Doug Jutte MD MPH
- Greg Giornelli
- Laura Clark
- Lynette Bell
- Othello Meadows
- Steve Macadam
- Russell Booker
- Mike Marino
- Paul Reville
- Thomas Cousins
Questions people ask
Does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $71,750.
Who runs Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Naughton (Ceo, President), Ellen Newton (Chief Financial & Admin. Officer), Michelle Matthews (Sec. and Chief Strat. & Ops. Officer) and Alexander Robertson (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and community development.