Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy
Preselected recipients only
Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy is a private foundation in West Union, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $31,000. 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$101,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $112,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy 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 Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 5 | $66,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $28,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | Scholarship | $31,000 |
| Maysville Community & Technical College | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Rio Grande | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Wilmington College | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Shawnee State University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Xavier University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Kentucky Christian University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lindsey Wilson University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southern State Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Highlander
- Jamie Wilkins
- Debby Pfeffer
- Daniel Dragoo
- Jill Benintendi
- David Grimes
Questions people ask
Does Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Highlander (Trustee), Jamie Wilkins (Committee Member), Debby Pfeffer (Committee Member) and Daniel Dragoo (Committee Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.