James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education-related foundations, a housing nonprofit, and organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle at a glance
In short: James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle gave $58K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,745
- +71.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,511
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $767,190
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 West Cyress Creek Road 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 797-0410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broward Education Foundation ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 334% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Land Institute Boston, MA | To Support Initiatives of Organization. | $5,500 |
| Edu Foundation of PB County Boynton Beach, FL | To Enhance Mission of Organization | $5,000 |
| Broward Education Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Assistance to Public Schools | $5,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Miami, FL | Assistance to State University Education | $5,000 |
| Broward Education Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | MISC | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Assistance with Funding | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Orange County Orlando, FL | Assistance to Public Schools | $4,000 |
| United Way of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Public Assistance | $3,100 |
| Broward College Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Assistance to State University Education | $3,000 |
| Associated Builders Contractors Flo Coconut Creek, FL | Educational | $2,895 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,190 | $33,568 | $72,824 | $57,745 | 23 | $57,745 | $33,568 | $48,148 |
| 2023 | $806,443 | $17,179 | $45,403 | $33,600 | 13 | $33,600 | $27,836 | $44,850 |
| 2022 | $839,667 | $46,200 | $58,406 | $50,300 | 13 | $50,300 | $46,200 | $45,309 |
| 2021 | $846,873 | $57,136 | $26,264 | $13,300 | 11 | — | $57,136 | $48,119 |
| 2020 | $823,519 | $50,041 | $45,568 | $35,500 | 11 | — | $50,041 | $43,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, housing, and other charitable initiatives. For example, Habitat for Humanity of Broward describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Broward Education Foundation says it supports Broward County Public Schools through scholarships, teacher grants, classroom supplies, and other programs. Best Buddies International describes its work as creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $57,745. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $5,500, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $5,500 to Urban Land Institute in Boston; $5,000 each to Edu Foundation of PB County, Broward Education Foundation, Miami Dade College Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity of Broward; and $4,000 to Foundation for Orange County. Other reported grants included $3,100 to United Way of Broward, $3,000 to Broward College Foundation, and $2,000 each to Best Buddies and Best Buddies International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mike Geary as president and Darrell Lipman as treasurer.
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle is led by Mike Geary, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Geary
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Lipman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle
How much does James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle give each year?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle gave $58K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 13 grants.
What is James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's typical grant size?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,511, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle that year got $2K on average.
Where does James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle give grants?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (8 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants), Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants) and Miramar, FL (2 grants).
Does James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants), "Assistance to Public Schools" (3 grants) and "To Support Initiatives of Organization." (3 grants).
Who are James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's largest grantees?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's largest 2024 grantees include Broward Education Foundation ($10,000 across 2 grants), Edu Foundation of PB County ($5,500 across 2 grants) and Urban Land Institute ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle reported $767K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, housing, and other charitable initiatives. For example, Habitat for Humanity of Broward describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's EIN?
James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4371101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). James B and Mary Kathryn Pirtle funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-b-and-mary-kathryn-pirtle-morg_8be89daa22ac42eca34a80a5e35f8208
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