Noah Purifoy Foundation
In 1998, purifoys representative and colleague of many years, sue a. Welsh, suggested to noah purifoy the importance of preserving his outdoor desert art museum of assemblage sculpture in joshua tree. The following year, the Noah Purifoy Foundation (NPF) was formally established as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit private foundation.npfs mission is to preserve and maintain the site noah purifoy developed in joshua tree, California as a permanent cultural center and sculpture park open to the public; to promote public recognition and appreciation for the values that noah purifoys work as artist and educator has embodied; and to pursue these goals in a manner that protects noah purifoys contribution as an artist and educator.the primary activities of the Noah Purifoy Foundation are to: preserve and maintain noah purifoy's existing works of art maintain the 10-acre noah purifoy desert art museum of assemblage sculpture for public engagement, tours, and educational programs provide an arts educatio
Noah Purifoy Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $726,546
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $214,935
- -55.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $17,949
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $408,246
- +160.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Noah Purifoy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | To Provide Funding | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $726,546 | $214,935 | $408,246 | — | — | — | $17,949 |
| 2023 | $889,948 | $485,003 | $156,654 | — | — | $1,645 | $22,253 |
| 2022 | $515,765 | $193,330 | $123,823 | — | — | $290 | $2,813 |
| 2021 | $482,933 | $169,465 | $105,332 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,096 | $22 |
| 2020 | $384,828 | $61,518 | $50,533 | — | — | — | $539 |
About Noah Purifoy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Noah Purifoy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in Culver City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $727K in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Noah Purifoy Foundation is led by Joseph Lewis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Lewis
President
President → President & Board Member, 2022
President & Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetrio Kerrison
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian White
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Moniz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ruscha
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Dweston
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Haller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Hammons (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Seamus Delaney (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Welsh (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Ruscha (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elliott Hundley (2020) — Board Member
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 Noah Purifoy Foundation
How large is Noah Purifoy Foundation?
Noah Purifoy Foundation reported $727K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $215K.
What is Noah Purifoy Foundation?
Noah Purifoy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in Culver City, CA. It holds $727K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Noah Purifoy Foundation operate?
Noah Purifoy Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Noah Purifoy Foundation's EIN?
Noah Purifoy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4768744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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