Pursley Family Foundation Inc
Pursley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Illinois. In 2024, it made 17 grants totaling $439,271 to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, advocacy, and other organizations.
Pursley Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pursley Family Foundation Inc gave $439K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $439,271
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,839
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,931,015
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pursley Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1755 S Naperville Road 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: (630) 221-1755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pursley Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point USA ($150K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 31 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Arizona (57%) and Illinois (32%), followed by Colorado (5%), Michigan (3%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pursley Family Foundation Inc gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $566K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Clapham School Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wheaton Academy West Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wheaton Bible Church West Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| True Lacrosse Foundation Lombard, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Macarthur Society of WP Grad Aurora, CO | Unrestricted | $5,171 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,931,015 | $99,572 | $499,388 | $439,271 | 17 | $439,271 | $92,177 | $338,479 |
| 2023 | $6,330,831 | $81,144 | $429,419 | $365,500 | 10 | $365,500 | $89,237 | $318,913 |
| 2022 | $6,679,106 | $149,872 | $74,292 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $154,551 | $307,116 |
| 2021 | $6,603,526 | $237,352 | $629,986 | $566,000 | 3 | $566,000 | $126,835 | $348,043 |
| 2020 | $6,996,160 | $7,007,167 | $11,007 | — | — | — | — | $75,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pursley Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $338K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing the right to live and speak the truth through law, policy, and the public square. Wheaton Academy says it provides education characterized by biblical values and traditional educational standards. Camp Twin Lakes describes year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $439,271 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $150,000 to Turning Point USA, $100,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom, and $50,000 each to Clapham School and Wheaton Academy. Other grants included $15,000 each to Hillsdale College and Focus on the Family; $10,000 each to Wheaton Bible Church, True Lacrosse Foundation, and Breakthrough T1D; and $5,000 to the Heritage Foundation and The Moody Church. Additional reported recipients included Leadership Institute ($2,500), Saint Andrews Academy Inc ($2,000), and Camp Twin Lakes Inc ($1,100). The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine A Purlsey as president and James E Pursley as secretary/treasurer.
Pursley Family Foundation Inc is led by Katherine A. Purlsey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine A. Purlsey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James E. Pursley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pursley Family Foundation Inc
How much does Pursley Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc gave $439K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 10 grants.
What is Pursley Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,839, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pursley Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chicago, IL (2 grants), Wheaton, IL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Pursley Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pursley Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pursley Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point USA ($150,000), Alliance Defending Freedom ($100,000) and Clapham School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pursley Family Foundation Inc?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $439K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $338K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pursley Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing the right to live and speak the truth through law, policy, and the public square. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pursley Family Foundation Inc?
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 Pursley Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pursley Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3535030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pursley Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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