Pya Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pya Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,250. 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$67,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,250
- Assets$831
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,150 the year before.
64% 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 | $24,150 | 11 | $1,096 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 11 | $831 |
How to apply
Pya 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.
What Pya Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $30,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General support/hurricane helene | $20,250 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | General support/hurricane helene | $20,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | General support | $2,500 |
| The Dollywood Foundation Knox County Imagination Library | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| My Good Deed DBA 911 Day | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Brave Step Inc | General support | $250 |
| West Knox County Little League Little League Baseball Inc | Sponsorship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Pate
- Tynan Kugler
- Deborah O Ernsberger
- Andrew Stafford
Questions people ask
Does Pya Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pya Foundation give?
$67,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Pya Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeff Pate (Chair), Tynan Kugler (President), Deborah O Ernsberger (Secretary) and Andrew Stafford (Director).
What does Pya Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.