Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It works with local neighborhood organizations to advance resident-led strategies for neighborhood transformation, providing expertise, resources, and advocacy.
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc gave $3.0M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,962,229
- +103.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,124
- +49.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $71,750
- Total assets
- $30,159,807
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (44% 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 Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc
- 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 17678, Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 591-1400
Website: https://purposebuiltcommunities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FCS Urban Ministries Inc ($464K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 116 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states: Georgia accounted for 44%, Texas 11%, Florida 9%, Oklahoma 5%, and Alabama 4%. Its website says Purpose Built Communities supports more than 60 Community Quarterback Organizations nationwide, half of which have achieved Network Member status.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc gives
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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $804K (2021) to $3.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FCS Urban Ministries Inc Atlanta, GA | Operations | $464,000 |
| My Connect Community Houston, TX | Operations | $320,500 |
| The Mill District Columbus, GA | Operations | $226,200 |
| East Savannah United Inc Savannah, GA | Operations | $180,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operations | $133,000 |
| Woodlawn United Birmingham, AL | Operations | $118,000 |
| Growing Together Tulsa, OK | Operations | $117,500 |
| East Lake Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Operations | $113,029 |
| Bayou District Foundation New Orleans, LA | Operations | $107,000 |
| Lift Orlando Orlando, FL | Operations | $102,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,159,807 | $18,180,965 | $20,322,823 | $2,962,229 | 34 | $20,275,694 | $327,514 |
| 2024 | $31,874,016 | $29,850,557 | $14,317,420 | $1,457,755 | 25 | $14,282,637 | $575,148 |
| 2023 | $16,345,245 | $5,772,502 | $10,679,953 | $2,752,312 | 28 | $10,631,847 | $551,169 |
| 2022 | $22,246,899 | $18,776,632 | $6,601,271 | $1,520,402 | 16 | $6,557,437 | $79,400 |
| 2021 | $8,827,642 | $4,251,100 | $5,774,723 | $804,491 | 13 | $5,733,239 | $1,814 |
| 2020 | $10,417,801 | $8,875,190 | $8,713,860 | $3,867,005 | 6 | — | $27,746 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Purpose Built Communities says its mission is to combine practice, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellness, and economic vitality to help neighbors and local leaders create pathways to prosperity. Its website describes a model focused on mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellbeing, and economic vitality. It also provides participating organizations with support such as organizational capacity building, partnership development, data and measurement, communications, and model execution.
The 2025 filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as working with local neighborhood organizations to advance strategies centered on resident voices. Its 2025 grants included operating support for organizations working on place-based neighborhood development. For example, FCS Urban Ministries says it partners with under-resourced neighborhoods on holistic development; My Connect Community describes its mission as helping residents of Sharpstown/Gulfton lead healthy, prosperous lives in a safe and vibrant neighborhood; and East Savannah United says it works with residents and partners on housing, education, community wellness, and economic opportunities. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $2,962,229. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $464,000, with a median of $71,750. The largest awards included $464,000 to FCS Urban Ministries, $320,500 to My Connect Community, $226,200 to The Mill District, and $180,000 to East Savannah United; each was listed for operations. Other operating grants included $133,000 to Grove Park Foundation, $118,000 to Woodlawn United, and $117,500 to Growing Together.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Naughton as CEO and president; Ellen Newton as chief financial and administrative officer; and Michelle Matthews as secretary and chief strategy and operations officer. Listed board members are Alexander Robertson, David Daniels, Doug Jutte, Greg Giornelli, Laura Clark, Lynette Bell, and Othello Meadows.
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc is led by Carol R. Naughton, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol R. Naughton
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $381K (2025)
Ellen Newton
Chief Financial & Administrator Officer
CFO → Chief Financial & Administrator Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$205K (2023) → $267K (2025)
Michelle Matthews
Secretary, Chief Strat. & Ops. Officer
Secretary → Secretary, Chief Strat. & Ops. Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$276K (2024) → $332K (2025)
Alexander T. Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Macadam
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Cousins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Othello Meadows
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Reville
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Jutte MD MPH
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Giornelli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Booker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Marino
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Linda Roberts (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lillian Giornelli (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom G. Charlesworth (2020–2022) — Board Chairman
- Former: William C. Wren (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marshall Norwood (2021) — Immediate Past CFO
- Former: David Edwards (2020) — Immediate Past CEO
- Former: Kathleen Brownlee (2020) — Immediate Past CFO & Vice President
- Former: Shirley Franklin (2020) — Executive Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $381K, to Carol Naughton (CEO, President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc
How much does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc give each year?
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc gave $3.0M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 25 grants.
What is Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $71,750, and its average grant was $87,124, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc give grants?
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's top state is Georgia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Tulsa, OK (4 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (34 grants).
Who are Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include FCS Urban Ministries Inc ($464,000), My Connect Community ($320,500) and The Mill District ($226,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc?
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18.2M.
What does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc fund?
Purpose Built Communities says its mission is to combine practice, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellness, and economic vitality to help neighbors and local leaders create pathways to prosperity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc?
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 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 2020–2025.
Does Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
1,462
Total Given
$93.1M
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation funds nonprofit operations, projects, and planning across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on equity and opportunity in U.S. cities—especially Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median of $140,000. Program teams most often invite applicants, though some programs issue open calls or RFPs; unsolicited requests are not described as generally accepted.
Assets
$4.0B
Grants
800
Total Given
$170.0M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/purpose-built-communities-foundationinc-morg_93b3cdfa8ca54b5eb43d49b93d8b2ed2
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_454056587_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/purpose-built-communities-foundationinc-morg_93b3cdfa8ca54b5eb43d49b93d8b2ed2},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc down — hundreds of funders to go?