David E Puryear Center Inc
David E Puryear Center Inc is a private foundation, based in Jonesboro, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $277K. Net investment income was $21.
David E Puryear Center Inc at a glance
In short: David E Puryear Center Inc gave $277K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $69K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $277,206
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- Average grant
- $69,302
- Median grant
- $69,555
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who David E Puryear Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $277,206 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $104,749 | $346,410 | $277,206 | 4 | $353,913 | $21 |
| 2021 | $419,945 | $841,321 | $809,025 | — | — | — | $214 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David E Puryear Center Inc is led by Shelby Knight, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Shelby Knight
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Ashbrook
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hardin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim McCall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Crawley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Oldham
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Barber
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David E Puryear Center Inc
How much does David E Puryear Center Inc give each year?
David E Puryear Center Inc gave $277K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is David E Puryear Center Inc's typical grant size?
David E Puryear Center Inc's median grant in 2022 was $69,555, and its average grant was $69,302, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David E Puryear Center Inc give grants?
David E Puryear Center Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
What is David E Puryear Center Inc's EIN?
David E Puryear Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0674576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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