Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 45-4056587 Website

Purpose Built Communities Foundation Inc is a private operating foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia (EIN: 45-4056587). The organization was established in 2013 and operates as a 501(c)(3) entity. The foundation combines best practices, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellbeing, and economic vitality to support neighborhood transformation and create pathways to prosperity for residents.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-47.0% YoY

Grant Count

-10.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$58K

-40.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Purpose Built Communities combines the best practice, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellbeing, and economic vitality to help neighbors and local leaders deliver transformation to create pathways to prosperity for all residents. This approach makes it possible for residents to experience increased upward mobility and improved health outcomes in their neighborhoods.

Primary Focus Areas:

Mixed-Income Housing
Cradle to College Education
Community Wellness
Economic Vitality

The foundation's work emphasizes place-based neighborhood revitalization, addressing fundamental needs of children and families including safe housing, high-quality education, access to quality jobs, and access to healthy food and recreation.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$12,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports more than 60 Community Quarterback Organizations nationwide through its Purpose Built Network. The organization works across multiple regions of the United States, with documented activity in communities including East Lake (Atlanta), Grove Park, Woodlawn, and partnerships extending to cities such as Syracuse, Jacksonville, Raleigh, and Orlando.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $3.6M (37%)

California $2.2M (23%)

Texas $1.2M (13%)

Alabama $1.1M (11%)

Florida $478K (5%)

South Carolina $136K (1%)

North Carolina $135K (1%)

Maryland $127K (1%)

+12 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Missouri North Carolina Nebraska New York Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Texas

Cities

ASPENATLANTABALTIMOREBEREABIRMINGHAMCHARLOTTECINCINNATICOLUMBIACOLUMBUSDALLASEVANSTONFORT WORTHGRAND RAPIDSHOUSTONJACKSONVILLEKANSAS CITYMONTGOMERYNEW ORLEANSNEW YORKOAKLAND

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $31.9M
Total Revenue: $29.9M
Total Expenses: $14.3M
Total Liabilities: $602,000
Giving Rate: 4.6% of assets

2023 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $16.3M
Total Revenue: $5.8M
Total Expenses: $10.7M

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

75 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grove Park Foundation ($385,833), Connect Community Inc ($303,333), Woodlawn United ($299,333).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMPLIFY GRAND RAPIDS GRAND RAPIDS, MI	OPERATIONS	$5,000
BAYOU DISTRICT FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA	OPERATIONS	$1,000
CONNECT COMMUNITY INC HOUSTON, TX	OPERATIONS	$303,333
EAST LAKE FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$11,461
FOCUSED COMMUNITY STRATEGIES MINISTRIES ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$35,000
FOREST FORWARD DALLAS, TX	OPERATIONS	$55,000
GROVE PARK FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$385,833
LIFT JAX INC JACKSONVILLE, FL	OPERATIONS	$30,000
LIFT ORLANDO ORLANDO, FL	OPERATIONS	$1,000
NORTHEND RISE WEST PALM BEACH, FL	OPERATIONS	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Carol R. Naughton — President and Chief Executive Officer
Michelle L. Matthews — Chief Strategy & Operations Officer

The organization employs 22 staff members.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROL R NAUGHTON	CEO, PRESIDENT	40	$321,511
ELLEN NEWTON	CFO	40	$220,361
MICHELLE MATTHEWS	SECRETARY	40	$276,137
ALEXANDER T ROBERTSON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DAVID DANIELS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DOUG JUTTE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GREG GIORNELLI	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LAURA CLARK	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LYNETTE BELL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
OTHELLO MEADOWS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
PAUL REVILLE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
STEVE MACADAM	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
THOMAS G COUSINS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
RUSSELL BOOKER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MIKE MARINO	BOARD MEMBER	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation's Network Member Blueprint 15 helped secure a $50M federal grant for neighborhood transformation in Syracuse. The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation committed $111M toward "Legacy of Hope" projects in partnership with Purpose Built Communities' work. The foundation launched a $7M grant initiative to drive equitable housing policymaking.

Purpose Built Communities\u2019 Network Member Blueprint 15 Helps Syracuse\

**Impact Metrics:**

600,000+ neighbors on a pathway to holistic neighborhood transformation

2,700 students in schools that have moved off "failing schools" lists

6,000 families building wealth and stability in mixed-income homes

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc fund?

**Mission:** Purpose Built Communities combines the best practice, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellbeing, and economic vitality to help neighbors and local leaders deliver transformation to create pathways to prosperity for all residents. This approach makes it possible for residents to experience increased upward mobility and improved health outcomes in their neighborhoods. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Mixed-Income Housing • Cradle to College Education • Community Welln…

How do I apply for a grant from Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total Annual Giving: $1.5M • Number of Grants: 25 • Median Grant Size: $12,000 • Grant Range: $1,000 - $386,000 • Year-over-Year Change: -47.0% in annual giving; -10.7% in grant count **Historical Giving Trends:** • 2023: $2.8M in total giving across 28 grants (median $61K) • 2022: $1.5M in total giving across 16 grants (median $35K) **Application Policy:** Does not accept unsolicited applications; operates on an invite-only basis. **Grant Recipients (2023):** • Woo…

Where does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc make grants?

What size grants does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc award?

In 2024, Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc awarded 25 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's EIN?

Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4056587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.