Praxis Foundation (The)
Accepts applications
Praxis Foundation (The) is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,052 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $56,502. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,052
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$56,502
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,481 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $67,481 | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $123,052 | 34 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James B Murray Jr 427 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 971-8080 |
| What to submit | Applications should be by letter. The application should include a description of the organization and state the nature of the request. |
| Restrictions | None; grants are made to educational and other charitable organizations which qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
What Praxis Foundation (The) funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | $112,652 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,400 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund | General purpose of donee | $56,502 |
| Boys & Girls Club of James River | General purpose of donee | $10,337 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General purpose of donee | $10,205 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Emily Couric Leadership Forum | General purpose of donee | $9,550 |
| No Kid Hungry | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Madison House | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Northern Piedmont Community Foundation | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society | General purpose of donee | $2,400 |
| Women's Initiative | General purpose of donee | $2,008 |
| Community Investment Collaborative | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Resilience Education | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| ALS Association | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Bay Area Scores | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Dr Lorna Breen Heros Foundation | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Florida Africa Foundation Inc | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Workshop | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Stepping Stone - Ready Kids | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry Inc | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Chris Long Foundation | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Fountain Fund | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Blue Area Food Bank | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Piedmont Casa | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Rare Book School | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| United Way | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Northampon Fire & Rescue | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| The Santa Fund | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| Barrier Island Center | General purpose of donee | $100 |
| Eastville Volunteer Fire Department | General purpose of donee | $100 |
| Hunters for the Hungry | General purpose of donee | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James B Murray Jr
- Bruce R Murray
- Meghan R Murray
- J Brady Murray III
- Kristen Billies
Questions people ask
Does Praxis Foundation (The) accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Praxis Foundation (The) give?
$123,052 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Praxis Foundation (The)?
Its 2024 filing lists James B Murray Jr (Pres./Director), Bruce R Murray (Sec./Director), Meghan R Murray (Director) and J Brady Murray III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Praxis Foundation (The) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and community development.