Parents with a Purpose
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Parents with a Purpose at a glance
In short: Parents with a Purpose gave $157K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,267
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,634
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,634
- Total assets
- $350,327
- +277.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Parents with a Purpose funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Security for America ($102K). Together the top 2 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Parents with a Purpose gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Security for America Smyrna, GA | Support to Provide Food for Individuals | $101,725 |
| Winshape Foundation (Philanthopic Financial Services) Atlanta, GA | Summer Camp Support for 239 Children | $55,542 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,327 | $3,802,016 | $3,611,844 | $157,267 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $92,928 | $3,044,839 | $3,082,299 | $103,171 | 1 | $500 |
| 2022 | $133,791 | $2,136,665 | $2,391,442 | $95,143 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $315,977 | $2,301,377 | $2,143,749 | $117,515 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $171,991 | $1,799,725 | $1,918,786 | $125,867 | 1 | — |
About Parents with a Purpose
Based on IRS filings
Parents with a Purpose is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $350K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $157K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Parents with a Purpose is led by Angela Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$58K (2021) → $100K (2024)
Lynda Ausburn
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Cole
Founder
Executive Director & Executive Officio → Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Barry Teague
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Teague
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Knight
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Stephenson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Davidson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Wilkes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corbin Adams
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Greg Moss (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chan Wilkes (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Angela Smith (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Parents with a Purpose
How much does Parents with a Purpose give each year?
Parents with a Purpose gave $157K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $103K across 1 grant.
How large is Parents with a Purpose?
Parents with a Purpose reported $350K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
Where does Parents with a Purpose operate?
Parents with a Purpose has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Parents with a Purpose's EIN?
Parents with a Purpose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2521988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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