Purity Foundation
Accepts applications
Purity Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$152,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $115,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $115,000 | 33 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $152,500 | 38 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Ezell 4800 Lealand Lane, Nashville, TN 37220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 351-7822 |
| What to submit | Written personal request |
What Purity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 33 | $134,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moosic City Dairy Dash | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Cities Mission | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homes for Homes | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Music for Seniors | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nashville Youth for Christ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Branch | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Pearl House | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Utopian Sound Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jonathan's Path | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Wisdom Tree | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Love One | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| Freedom Reigns Ranch | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| We Will Go Ministries | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Harpeth Hills Church of Christ | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| National Civil Rights Museum Support | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Agape | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Disaster Relief | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| JDRF | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jovenes En Camino | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Men of Valor | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mountain Ways Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Beginning All Life Ministry | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Solo Hope | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Next Door | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wayne Reed Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YMCA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Ezell
- Stan Ezell
Questions people ask
Does Purity Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Purity Foundation give?
$152,500 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Purity Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Ezell (Pres/Treas) and Stan Ezell (Vp/Sec).
What does Purity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.