Put God First Foundation
Accepts applications
Put God First Foundation is a private foundation in Vestal, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $615,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$615,000
- Assets$52.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.4 million | 51 | $48.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 57 | $50.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 63 | $52.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Emily Culbertson 2006 Cambridge Place, Vestal, NY 13850 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 759-8006, djcbuddy@outlook.com |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Purpose must fit foundation's mission. |
What Put God First Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 42 | $2.8 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $23,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $13,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | Improve care for patients in our community | $615,000 |
| Addiction Center of Broome County | Run comfort center for homeless individuals in Binghamton, NY | $450,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches | Feed Gods Sheep | $400,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Feed god's sheep | $300,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Broome County | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $200,000 |
| Church of the Holy Family | Spread the Gospel and fill the churches | $160,000 |
| Mercy House of the Southern Tier | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $105,000 |
| UHS Foundation Inc | Improve care for patients in our community | $100,000 |
| Most Holy Rosary Church | Spread the gospel and fill the churches | $85,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of the Southern | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $51,000 |
| Individual | Mission work in our community | $50,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $50,000 |
| Hope Foundation of Binghamton | Support underpriviledged individuals in our community | $50,000 |
| Outreach Ministries in the Souther | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $40,000 |
| Individual | scholarship | $34,638 |
| Individual | Rescue and healing for survivors of human trafficking | $25,000 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | Mission work in the us | $25,000 |
| Rural Health Network of South Centr | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Feed god's sheep | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support individuals in our community during emergencies | $20,000 |
| The Navigators | Mission work | $13,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Improve treatment for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Improve treatment for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Improved treatment for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| Two Rivers Church | Mission work in our community | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support underprivileged Individuals | $10,000 |
| Individual | Feed god's sheep | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $8,000 |
| Covenant House | Support underprivleged children in NYC | $8,000 |
| Abwe | Mission work in brazil and australia | $7,000 |
| Ross Corners Christian Academy | Mission work in our community | $6,000 |
| Achieve | Support individuals with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Central Ny | Improve treatment for alzheimer patients | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Improve treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $5,000 |
| Association for Vision Rehabilitati | Create opportunities for success and independence for blind or visually impaired individuals | $5,000 |
| Lemoyne College | Spread the gospel and fill the churches | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Binghamton and Broome Count | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $5,000 |
| Baptist Mid Mission | Mission work in mauritius | $5,000 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | Support underpriviledged children in our community | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Culbertson
- Emily Culbertson
Questions people ask
Does Put God First Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Put God First Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Put God First Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Culbertson (Trustee) and Emily Culbertson (Trustee).
What does Put God First Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and housing and homelessness.