Our Purpose Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Our Purpose Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $262,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$262,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $277,500 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,000 | 22 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 23 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $262,000 | 19 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Our 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.
What Our Purpose Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12 | $174,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doorways for Women | To support needy communities | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services | To support community emergency services | $25,000 |
| Wolf Trap Encore Circle | To support the arts | $25,000 |
| Connect Our Kids | To support children in needy communities | $20,000 |
| Fairways for Warriors | To support veterans | $20,000 |
| Songwriting With Soldiers | To support veterans | $20,000 |
| Teens Opposing Poverty (Top) | To support needy communities | $20,000 |
| Share Incorporated (Of McLean) | To support needy communities | $15,000 |
| Snowshoe Foundation Inc | To support communities needing food | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Corp (Callens Cause) | To support medical research | $10,000 |
| Code of Support | To support veterans | $10,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | To support medical research | $10,000 |
| James Madison University - Proud and True Fund | To support education | $10,000 |
| Journey Home - Mineral | To support needy communities | $10,000 |
| McLean Volunteer Fire Department | To support community emergency services | $10,000 |
| Mu Hexaton Scholarship Foundation | To support education | $10,000 |
| Alzner Foundation | To support community sports | $3,500 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | To support community sports | $2,500 |
| ALS Association | To support medical research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Denniston
- Karen Denniston
Questions people ask
Does Our Purpose Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Our Purpose Foundation give?
$262,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Our Purpose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Denniston (President and Treasurer) and Karen Denniston (Vice President and Secretary).
What does Our Purpose Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, veterans and youth programs.