Practical Small Projects Inc

Private foundation Williamsburg, VA EIN: 20-3793469

Practical Small Projects Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Williamsburg, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $11K in total assets.

Practical Small Projects Inc at a glance

Total assets
$11,155
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsDistributable Amount
2021$11,155$558

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Practical Small Projects Inc reported a distributable amount of $558 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Practical Small Projects Inc is led by Mary Bliss, Executive Director on the 2021 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Mary Bliss

    Executive Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary K Graham

    President

    New on the 2021 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Allison Gigliotti

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bette Gigliotti

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darcy Van Orden

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Heston

    Director of Communications

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David B Graham

    Treasurer

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristin Johnson

    Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Practical Small Projects Inc

How large is Practical Small Projects Inc?

Practical Small Projects Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Practical Small Projects Inc?

Practical Small Projects Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Williamsburg, VA. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2021.

How much is Practical Small Projects Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Practical Small Projects Inc reported a distributable amount of $558 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Practical Small Projects Inc's EIN?

Practical Small Projects Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3793469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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