Paul H Pusey Foundation
The Paul H Pusey Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1969 and based in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting charitable initiatives across multiple sectors including arts and culture, education, health, religion, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
-7.0% YoY
Grant Count
60
+13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-17.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and medical care (in-patient and hospital care)
- Religion, with particular emphasis on Christianity
- Human services, including family services and child welfare
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The Paul H Pusey Foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
ranges from $200–$17,100
Average Grant
ranges from $200–$17,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular focus on:
- Virginia
- Florida
- New York
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Montana
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $3,081,933
- Total revenues: $234,587
- Total expenses: $214,381
- Investment income and dividends: $136,402
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $3,048,483
- Total revenues: $237,810
- Total expenses: $204,430
The foundation has zero liabilities and zero employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,081,933 | $3,048,483 | $2,992,560 |
| Revenue | $234,587 | $237,810 | $108,264 |
| Expenses | $214,381 | $204,430 | $222,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $139,659 | $150,181 | $173,486 |
| Net Investment Income | $159,865 | $183,561 | $65,324 |
| Distributable Amount | $159,368 | $139,662 | $151,882 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board, including:
- Patricia P. Clark, President
- Nancy P. Ayres, Vice President
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY P AYRES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| PATRICIA P CLARK | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| PATRICIA P PUSEY | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL W AYRES | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROBERT B AYRES | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM A PUSEY JR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN B REECE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 15061 Sarasota, FL 34277
Telephone: 239-248-4570
Tax ID (EIN): 23-7043682
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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