Paul H Pusey Foundation
The Paul H Pusey Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It makes charitable grants: its 2025 recipients included organizations working in media, youth theater, education, food assistance, cancer support, and other areas.
Paul H Pusey Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul H Pusey Foundation gave $159K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,370
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,490
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,990,018
- -3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul H Pusey Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to submit a letter with materials describing the organization’s purpose. It lists no award restrictions and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations. The filing names Mrs. Nancy P. Ayres as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Nancy P Ayres
Mailing address: PO Box 15061, Sarasota, FL 34277
Phone: (239) 248-4570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul H Pusey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Parent Institute ($13K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 297 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Virginia (48%), followed by Florida (17%), the District of Columbia (11%), California (10%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul H Pusey Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 63 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2024) to $173K (2022). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Parent Institute Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $13,281 |
| VPM Media Corporation Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,648 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | Charitable | $9,472 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy Naples, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| First Baptist Church Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,354 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,135 |
| Characterworks Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Richmond Spirit Warhawks Mechanicsville, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Richmond, VA | Charitable | $4,178 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,990,018 | $199,432 | $289,447 | $159,370 | 64 | $159,370 | $69,355 | $146,340 |
| 2024 | $3,081,933 | $234,587 | $214,381 | $139,659 | 60 | $139,659 | $159,865 | $159,368 |
| 2023 | $3,048,483 | $237,810 | $204,430 | $150,181 | 53 | $150,181 | $183,561 | $139,662 |
| 2022 | $2,992,560 | $108,264 | $222,812 | $173,486 | 62 | $173,486 | $65,324 | $151,882 |
| 2021 | $3,115,048 | $389,853 | $211,239 | $162,000 | 58 | $162,000 | $347,027 | $172,756 |
| 2020 | $2,936,434 | $41,177 | $204,642 | $160,000 | 62 | — | $6,097 | $161,266 |
| 2019 | $3,102,037 | $182,224 | $208,470 | $164,420 | 57 | — | $144,764 | $159,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul H Pusey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a range of charitable organizations. For example, VPM Media Corporation describes its mission as using public television and radio to educate, entertain, and inspire communities in Central Virginia and surrounding regions. CharacterWorks describes itself as an afterschool theater arts program for ages 4–19 that offers classes, camps, and community productions. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $159,370. Grant amounts ranged from $421 to $13,281, with a median of $1,500. The prior-year totals were 60 grants totaling $139,659 in 2024 and 53 grants totaling $150,181 in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included Child Parent Institute ($13,281), VPM Media Corporation ($10,648), Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($9,472), Planned Parenthood in Washington, DC ($8,000), and NCH Center for Philanthropy ($7,500). Other recipients included First Baptist Church ($5,354), Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($5,135), CharacterWorks ($5,000), and Virginia Home for Boys and Girls ($4,178).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia P. Clark as president; John B. Reece as vice president; William A. Pusey Jr. as secretary; Robert B. Ayres as treasurer; Paul W. Ayres as assistant treasurer; and Nancy P. Ayres and Patricia P. Pusey as directors.
Paul H Pusey Foundation is led by Patricia P. Clark, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia P. Clark
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy P. Ayres
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia P. Pusey
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Reece
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul W. Ayres
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Ayres
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A. Pusey Jr.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paul H Pusey Foundation
How much does Paul H Pusey Foundation give each year?
Paul H Pusey Foundation gave $159K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 60 grants.
What is Paul H Pusey Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul H Pusey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,490, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul H Pusey Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Paul H Pusey Foundation give grants?
Paul H Pusey Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (18 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Paul H Pusey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Paul H Pusey Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (64 grants).
Who are Paul H Pusey Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul H Pusey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Child Parent Institute ($13,281), VPM Media Corporation ($10,648) and Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($9,472), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul H Pusey Foundation?
Paul H Pusey Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul H Pusey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a range of charitable organizations. For example, VPM Media Corporation describes its mission as using public television and radio to educate, entertain, and inspire communities in Central Virginia and surrounding regions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul H Pusey Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says to submit a letter with materials describing the organization’s purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul H Pusey Foundation's EIN?
Paul H Pusey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7043682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
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