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
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$727K
-18.4% YoY
Revenue
$215K
-55.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$18K
-19.3% YoY
Expenses
$408K
+160.6% YoY
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.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $726,546 | $889,948 | $515,765 |
| Revenue | $214,935 | $485,003 | $193,330 |
| Expenses | $408,246 | $156,654 | $123,823 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $1,645 | $290 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,949 | $22,253 | $2,813 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH LEWIS | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| SUSAN HALLER | SECRETARY | 7 | — |
| DEMETRIO KERRISON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JOHN BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILL MONIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IAN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL RUSCHA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAY DWESTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Noah Purifoy Foundation?
As of 2024, Noah Purifoy Foundation holds $727K in total assets with $215K in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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