Put God First Foundation is a private foundation based in Vestal, New York. Established in 2022, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting underprivileged individuals, community mission work, healthcare improvements, and faith-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.2M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+42.2% YoY
Grant Count
57
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+27.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on "feeding God's sheep" by donating to charities that:
- Contribute to the needs of underprivileged individuals
- Provide physical and spiritual nourishment
- Distribute food, shelter, clothing, and Bibles
- Share the message of Jesus Christ
- Support church attendance and community spiritual development
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Healthcare and cancer patient treatment support
- Mission work in local communities and internationally
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a mix of local community organizations, healthcare institutions, food banks, churches, and international mission work.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Iowa
- Ohio
With particular emphasis on the local Vestal, New York area and surrounding communities, while also supporting international mission work.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $50,172,669
- Total Giving: $3,444,001
- Total Revenues: $2,509,307
- Total Expenses: $3,682,328
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent annual giving activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,172,669 | $48,254,537 | $44,063,768 |
| Revenue | $2,509,307 | $-554,702 | $556,970 |
| Expenses | $3,682,328 | $2,603,375 | $1,030,448 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,444,001 | $2,421,200 | $796,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,281,269 | $900,328 | $824,066 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,446,786 | $2,262,758 | $2,268,798 |
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
145 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
David Culbertson — Trustee (as of April 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CULBERTSON | Trustee | 20 | — |
| EMILY CULBERTSON | Trustee | 20 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2006 Cambridge Place, Vestal, NY 13850-5506
Phone: 607-759-0006
EIN: 87-4064687
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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