The Purpose Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Purpose Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. 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$7,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$171,479
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $3,100 | 3 | $76,193 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 4 | $124,890 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 6 | $171,479 |
How to apply
The Purpose 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox Fund | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Wateraid | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philade | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Penn Medicine Neuroscience | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $1,000 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin R Boynton
- Thomas D Boynton
- Thomas Blamey
- Elspeth W Boynton
- Ainsley R Boynton
Questions people ask
Does The Purpose Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Purpose Foundation give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Purpose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin R Boynton (President/Tr), Thomas D Boynton (Vp/Secretary), Thomas Blamey (Vp/Asst Secy) and Elspeth W Boynton (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.