Pistrisdens Foundation
Pistrisdens Foundation is a private foundation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations focused on historical preservation and battlefields, education, health, and community programs.
Pistrisdens Foundation at a glance
In short: Pistrisdens Foundation gave $270K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,000
- +346.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +420.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,703,689
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pistrisdens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 020152, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
Phone: (205) 464-4646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pistrisdens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Historical Preservation Society ($200K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 13% to Virginia; and 10% to Alabama. The listed recipient-state shares for Florida and Maryland were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pistrisdens Foundation gives
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 526% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Historical Preservation Society Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust Merrifield, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Croom Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation New Market, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Holocaust Education Center Birmingham, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Central Virginia Battlefield Trust Fredericksburg, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Kidney Foundation Birmingham, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Archives & History Foundation Montgomery, AL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,703,689 | $3,503,899 | $270,025 | $270,000 | 18 | $270,000 | $177,062 | $177,676 |
| 2024 | $3,448,386 | $2,073,700 | $60,500 | $60,500 | 21 | $60,500 | — | $72,334 |
| 2023 | $1,435,186 | $530,916 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,000 | — | $46,788 |
| 2022 | $954,270 | $500,000 | $43,727 | $43,100 | 14 | $43,100 | — | $35,762 |
| 2021 | $497,997 | $500,000 | $2,003 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | — | $672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pistrisdens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K 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 grantees include the Croom Foundation, which says it equips youth and teenagers in Alabama and neighboring states through mentorship, academic support, and community programs; the Alabama Kidney Foundation, which says it assists kidney patients and provides education and support; and the Alabama Holocaust Education Center, which says it educates about the Holocaust and its lessons. The Alabama Archives & History Foundation says it raises funds to support the work of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, while the USS Alabama Battleship Foundation says it supports the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, its museum, and displays.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $270,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to the American Historical Preservation Society and $25,000 to the American Battlefield Trust, both for general support. Other listed grants included $10,000 to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa and $5,000 each to the Croom Foundation, Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation, Alabama Holocaust Education Center, Central Virginia Battlefield Trust, and Alabama Kidney Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul W Bryant Jr as president and treasurer; Anna Laurie B McKibbens as secretary; Scott M Phelps as vice president; and Mae Martin B Murray and Stella Gray B Sykes as directors.
Pistrisdens Foundation is led by Paul W. Bryant Jr., President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul W. Bryant Jr.
President & Treasurer
President Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mae Martin B. Murray
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stella Gray B. Sykes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Laurie B. McKibbens
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Phelps
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Pistrisdens Foundation
How much does Pistrisdens Foundation give each year?
Pistrisdens Foundation gave $270K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 21 grants.
What is Pistrisdens Foundation's typical grant size?
Pistrisdens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pistrisdens Foundation give grants?
Pistrisdens Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Alabama (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Pistrisdens Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pistrisdens Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pistrisdens Foundation's largest grantees?
Pistrisdens Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Historical Preservation Society ($200,000), American Battlefield Trust ($25,000) and First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pistrisdens Foundation?
Pistrisdens Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pistrisdens Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pistrisdens Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pistrisdens Foundation's EIN?
Pistrisdens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4108956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Pistrisdens Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pistrisdens Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pistrisdens-foundation-morg_1dd30cf545ef47ca85004d0c4e91ccba
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