Prior Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Prior Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,989 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,559 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,989
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,559
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,635 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $353,650 | 20 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $101,635 | 20 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $320,989 | 15 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gertrude J Prior PO Box 12030, St Thomas, VI 00801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (340) 775-1555, 6450coki@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letters describing the nature and purpose of the request are sufficient |
What Prior Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $263,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 6 | $24,459 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1,530 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Step-GTP | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Hartford Intl University | General Fund | $10,000 |
| SRMC Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | General Fund | $10,000 |
| VI Montessori School | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Antilles School | General Fund | $1,559 |
| The Hudson Review | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Hewbrew Congregation of St Thomas | General Fund | $1,400 |
| For His Children | General Fund | $1,030 |
| George Stevens Academy | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Fund | $1,000 |
| For His Children | General Fund | $500 |
| VI Montessori School | General Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gertrude Prior
Questions people ask
Does Prior Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Prior Family Foundation give?
$320,989 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,559.
Who runs Prior Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gertrude Prior (Trustee).
What does Prior Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.