Pursley Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pursley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wheaton, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $439,271 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$439,271
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $365,500 the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 | $365,500 | 10 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $439,271 | 17 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Pursley Family Foundation Inc 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 Pursley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $138,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,171 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Clapham School | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wheaton Academy | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wheaton Bible Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| True Lacrosse Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Macarthur Society of WP Grad | Unrestricted | $5,171 |
| Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Moody Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Family Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wheaton Young Liffe | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Saint Andrews Academy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Inc | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine A Purlsey
- James E Pursley
Questions people ask
Does Pursley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pursley Family Foundation Inc give?
$439,271 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pursley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine A Purlsey (President) and James E Pursley (Secretary/Tr).
What does Pursley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.