Julie and Mark Pulte
Julie and Mark Pulte is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including religious outreach and community outreach.
Julie and Mark Pulte at a glance
In short: Julie and Mark Pulte gave $89K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,389
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,576
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,670
- Total assets
- $144,118
- -39.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Julie and Mark Pulte
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3749 Darlington Rd S, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (561) 242-6852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie and Mark Pulte funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neumann Catholic Campus Ministries ($12K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to Illinois, and 6% each to Wisconsin, Florida, and a state not identified in the available data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Julie and Mark Pulte open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 529% 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 $68K (2020) to $207K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neumann Catholic Campus Ministries Teutopolis, IL | Religious Outreach | $12,000 |
| Beyond Basics Farmington Hills, MI | Community Outreach | $11,000 |
| Trinitarians of Mary Lowell, MI | Religious Outreach | $10,000 |
| Guardian of the Faith NA, MI | Religious Outreach | $7,500 |
| Acts 29 Hamtramck, MI | Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
| Apostolic Society of St Benedict Joseph Labre | Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success Albany, WI | Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
| Her 2ND Chance Boca Raton, FL | Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| Rugiero Promise Foundation Canton, MI | Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| St Ambrose Church Grosse Pointe Park, MI | Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
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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 | $144,118 | $609 | $93,668 | $89,389 | 25 | $89,389 | $609 | $16,903 |
| 2023 | $237,177 | $1,063 | $84,582 | $84,382 | 23 | $84,382 | $1,063 | $17,916 |
| 2022 | $320,696 | $673 | $181,191 | $178,321 | 20 | $178,321 | $673 | $24,861 |
| 2021 | $501,214 | $649,856 | $209,135 | $206,535 | 36 | $206,535 | $56 | $36,413 |
| 2020 | $60,493 | $45,608 | $71,209 | $67,695 | 25 | — | $40,708 | $9,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie and Mark Pulte reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 is provided. The 2024 grant list includes organizations whose stated work spans religious outreach, community programs, education, health research, and support. For example, Beyond Basics says it provides reading, writing, art, and enrichment programs to students in metropolitan Detroit and across Michigan. Her 2nd Chance says it creates employment opportunities for women in recovery, while Ruggiero Promise Foundation describes its work as health research, education, and community support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $89,389. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $2,670. Its largest grants included $12,000 to Neumann Catholic Campus Ministries for religious outreach, $11,000 to Beyond Basics for community outreach, and $10,000 to Trinitarians of Mary for religious outreach. Other notable awards included $7,500 to Guardian of the Faith, and $5,000 each to Acts 29, the Apostolic Society of St Benedict Joseph Labre, Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success, Her 2nd Chance, Ruggiero Promise Foundation, and St Ambrose Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Pulte as president/director, Julie Pulte as secretary/treasurer/director, and Elizabeth Linck as director.
Julie and Mark Pulte is led by Mark Pulte, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Pulte
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Linck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pulte
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 Julie and Mark Pulte
How much does Julie and Mark Pulte give each year?
Julie and Mark Pulte gave $89K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 23 grants.
What is Julie and Mark Pulte's typical grant size?
Julie and Mark Pulte's median grant in 2024 was $2,670, and its average grant was $3,576, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie and Mark Pulte that year got $4K on average.
Where does Julie and Mark Pulte give grants?
Julie and Mark Pulte gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants), NA, MI (2 grants) and Grosse Pointe Park, MI (2 grants).
Does Julie and Mark Pulte give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Julie and Mark Pulte's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Outreach" (18 grants) and "Community Outreach" (6 grants).
Who are Julie and Mark Pulte's largest grantees?
Julie and Mark Pulte's largest 2024 grantees include Neumann Catholic Campus Ministries ($12,000), Beyond Basics ($11,000) and Trinitarians of Mary ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie and Mark Pulte?
Julie and Mark Pulte reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julie and Mark Pulte fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes organizations whose stated work spans religious outreach, community programs, education, health research, and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie and Mark Pulte?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julie and Mark Pulte's EIN?
Julie and Mark Pulte's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0841538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie and Mark Pulte 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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