Pulte Family Charitable Foundation
The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The foundation was created by William J. Pulte (1932-2018), founder and chairman of PulteGroup, one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates with a mission rooted in Catholic social teachings and the belief in the inherent dignity of all persons.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$542.8M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$615K
-91.4% YoY
Grant Count
38
-79.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-58.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is guided by the belief in the inherent dignity of all persons and focuses on meeting the basic human needs of the most marginalized members of society. Primary focus areas include:
- Socioeconomically disadvantaged youth
- The elderly and aged
- Persons with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities
- Those with the fewest material resources
- Religious communities and organizations grounded in Judeo-Christian values
The foundation's work is structured around the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, care for captives, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, and comfort the mourning.
Key funding areas include education, poverty alleviation, and hunger relief.
Grantmaking
The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation operates as a proactive, invitation-only funder and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
approximately $25,000
Average Grant
approximately $25,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in the United States and operates globally across 31+ countries. Through its partnership with the University of Notre Dame, the foundation's reach extends to 70+ countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $542.8 million
- Total Revenues: $40.4 million
- Total Expenses: $7.6 million
- Annual Giving: $6.6 million (2022)
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $929 in 2011 to $542.8 million in 2024.
Partner Network: The foundation partners with 191+ nonprofit organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $542,788,479 | $510,005,593 | $463,656,764 |
| Revenue | $40,414,497 | $59,181,239 | $95,533,551 |
| Expenses | $7,578,717 | $12,760,524 | $11,414,392 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,176,135 | $9,095,244 | $8,792,946 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,228,967 | $45,783,041 | $2,730,519 |
| Distributable Amount | $31,021,871 | $28,965,297 | $24,886,786 |
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
238 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
Key executives include:
- Nancy Pulte-Rickard: President
- John Scannell: Executive Director
- Kevin Doyle: Chief Operating Officer
- James Conner: Chief Grants Officer
- Mirtha S. Montecchi: Chief Financial Officer
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees and employs 12-14 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Inspired By Their Stories Award:**
Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Launches "Inspired By Their Stories AwardThe foundation launched the "Inspired By Their Stories Award," a philanthropic award created to recognize and honor U.S.-based nonprofit organizations whose work is changing lives and restoring dignity for society's most vulnerable. Applicants submit stories of no more than 500 words capturing the heart of their mission and measurable outcomes. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000, with a deadline of March 31, 2026.
Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Launches "Inspired By Their Stories Award**Saint John's Resort:**
The foundation owns Saint John's Resort, a luxury resort located in Plymouth, Michigan. The resort has been recognized as the #1 Resort and #1 Hotel in Michigan by U.S. News (2025), and 100% of the resort's profits go to charity.
**Notable Partnership:**
In 2019, the foundation made a $111 million partnership gift to the University of Notre Dame, the largest gift of its kind in the university's history.
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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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