Pure Good Foundation
Pure Good Foundation is the corporate foundation of Pure Storage, a technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Established in 2015 and granted tax-exempt status in August 2016, the foundation operates as a company-sponsored philanthropic organization with a mission to engage employees and nonprofit partners in community impact work.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.1M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$761K
-56.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
-30.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pure Good Foundation reported a distributable amount of $533K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To empower employees and nonprofit partners to build a better world.
The foundation supports programs designed to provide innovative solutions to pressing problems facing youth, promotes global interest through employee-sponsored initiatives, and encourages employee volunteerism with youth and education-based organizations.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Environmental sustainability
- Workforce development
- Basic human needs and disaster response
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$93,000–$429,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports various U.S. cities and states, including:
Cities: Aurora, Bethesda, Boone, Chatswood NSW, Cirencester, Clearwater, Mountain View, New Orleans, San Francisco, Shelburne, Washington
States: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Vermont
The foundation also supports international initiatives through employee-sponsored programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $656,161 (as of most recent filing)
Annual Giving: $852,652–$854,000
Revenue: $81,134
Expenses: $1,506,829
Giving Rate: Exceeds 100% of assets annually
Financial Trend: Assets increased 2.6% from previous year; however, expenses significantly exceed revenue, indicating the foundation draws on reserves to support grantmaking.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,066,192 | $18,826,059 | $656,161 |
| Revenue | $1,765,733 | $12,819 | $81,134 |
| Expenses | $1,227,705 | $2,197,638 | $1,506,829 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $928,946 | $2,074,614 | $1,475,005 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,164,678 | $5,217,837 | $1,283,771 |
| Distributable Amount | $533,035 | $604,127 | $505,253 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($481,146), Alaka'i O Kaua'i ($96,014), The Uk Online Giving Foundation ($86,921).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $481,146 |
| ALAKA'I O KAUA'I KAPAA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $96,014 |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | $86,921 |
| SAZIME STORMY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| VISITORG PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,443 |
| CHARITABLE GIVING | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,647 |
| KYNDKITS SANTA CLARA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $310 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members (as of most recent filing):
- Joseph Pinto – Board President
- Niki Armstrong – Board Treasurer
- Krithika Bhat – Board Secretary
- Ajay Singh – Board Member at Large
Staff:
- Julie Lata – Executive Director
- 2 total employees
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJAY SINGH | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| KRITHIKA BHAT | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH PINTO | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NIKI ARMSTRONG | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2025, the Pure Good Foundation conducted the 2025 Pure Good Giving Challenge, in which approximately half of Pure Storage's global workforce participated. Employees collectively directed $175,000 in charitable contributions to nonprofits of their choice, including World Central Kitchen, The Nature Conservancy, and Children's Cancer Foundation.
The foundation is actively recruiting for a Program Manager position focused on employee giving and volunteering programs.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pure Good Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To empower employees and nonprofit partners to build a better world. The foundation supports programs designed to provide innovative solutions to pressing problems facing youth, promotes global interest through employee-sponsored initiatives, and encourages employee volunteerism with youth and education-based organizations. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Environmental sustainability • Workforce development • Basic human needs and disaster response
How do I apply for a grant from Pure Good Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual grants awarded: Approximately $850,000–$854,000 • Number of grants: 5–7 annually (varies by year) • Median grant size: $93,000–$429,000 • Grant range: $310–$481,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Programs:** *Global Interest Grants:* Supports efforts by Pure Storage employees engaged with their communities globally. The goal is to serve as a multiplier of employee philanthropic…
Where does Pure Good Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports various U.S. cities and states, including: **Cities:** Aurora, Bethesda, Boone, Chatswood NSW, Cirencester, Clearwater, Mountain View, New Orleans, San Francisco, Shelburne, Washington **States:** California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Vermont The foundation also supports international initiatives through employee-sponsored programs.
What size grants does Pure Good Foundation award?
In 2025, Pure Good Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $761K — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pure Good Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Pure Good Foundation reported a distributable amount of $533K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pure Good Foundation's EIN?
Pure Good Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4789008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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