Randolph House of Pulaski Found
Randolph House of Pulaski Found is a private foundation based in Fairlawn, Virginia. It makes grants to organizations that need funding to continue helping people in their communities; its 2025 filing describes this as supporting organizations “in need of grant money to continue providing help to others in the community.”
Randolph House of Pulaski Found at a glance
In short: Randolph House of Pulaski Found gave $108K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,500
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,972
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,329,163
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Randolph House of Pulaski Found
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants may submit materials in person or by mail to James (Jim) Kelly. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charitable entity; preference is given to applicants from the Towns of Pulaski and Dublin and Pulaski County.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 30 of each year. The next stated deadline is September 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 30 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: James Jim Kelly
Mailing address: 1504 Westwood Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301
Phone: (540) 230-4878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randolph House of Pulaski Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Free Clinic of Pulaski County ($18K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that preference is given to applicants from the Towns of Pulaski and Dublin and Pulaski County. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Randolph House of Pulaski Found open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $121K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Clinic of Pulaski County Pulaski, VA | Community Outreach/Development | $18,000 |
| YMCA of Pulaski County Pulaski, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $12,000 |
| Calfee Community and Cultural Ctr Pulaski, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $10,000 |
| Fairlawn Backpack Program Christiansburg, VA | Community Outreach/Development | $7,500 |
| Blue Ridge Mountains Council Roanoke, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $6,000 |
| Emergency Needs Task Force of PC Pulaski, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $6,000 |
| Pulaski Adult Day and Fall Prev Ctr Dublin, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $5,000 |
| Feed My Lambs Backpack Program Pulaski, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Road Regional Museum Newbern, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $5,000 |
| Pulaski Daily Bread Pulaski, VA | Community Development/Outreach | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,329,163 | $54,520 | $110,235 | $107,500 | 18 | $107,500 | $53,707 | $61,483 |
| 2024 | $1,197,933 | $85,081 | $111,463 | $102,000 | 21 | $102,000 | $84,329 | $56,790 |
| 2023 | $1,156,664 | $46,560 | $125,339 | $121,000 | 19 | $121,000 | $48,144 | $55,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randolph House of Pulaski Found reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making grants to organizations that need funding to continue helping others in the community. Its 2025 grants were generally described as supporting “community outreach/development” or “community development/outreach.”
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Free Clinic of Pulaski County says it provides primary medical, nursing, and dental care, pharmaceuticals, and health education to county residents who cannot obtain those basic health care needs. The YMCA of Pulaski County says it puts Christian principles into practice through programs for healthy spirit, mind, and body, with a focus on healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $107,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Its largest reported 2025 grants included $18,000 to Free Clinic of Pulaski County, $12,000 to YMCA of Pulaski County, $10,000 to Calfee Community and Cultural Center, and $7,500 to Fairlawn Backpack Program. Other grants included $6,000 each to Blue Ridge Mountains Council and Emergency Needs Task Force of PC, and $5,000 each to Pulaski Adult Day and Fall Prev Center, Feed My Lambs Backpack Program, Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Pulaski Daily Bread, TG Howard Community Center, and American Legion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Grubb as president, Erin Hagar as secretary, Chris Stafford as treasurer, and James Kelly as vice president. It also lists Henry Higginbotham, Michelle Poore, Sammy Poindexter, Gordon Jones, Scott Arnett, and Doug Poe as directors.
Randolph House of Pulaski Found is led by Daniel Grubb, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Grubb
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Henry Higginbotham
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gordon Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michelle Poore
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sammy Poindexter
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Aaron Jarrells
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Doug Poe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Guy Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mark Hundley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Boothe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Arnett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chris Stafford
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Erin Hagar
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James Kelly
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dale Reece (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet Johnson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Judy Barr (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Phillips (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Andrew Owens (2023) — Director
- Former: Dallax Cox (2023) — Director
- Former: Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Walter B. Keister Jr. (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Randolph House of Pulaski Found
How much does Randolph House of Pulaski Found give each year?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found gave $108K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 21 grants.
What is Randolph House of Pulaski Found's typical grant size?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,972, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randolph House of Pulaski Found that year got $4K on average.
Where does Randolph House of Pulaski Found give grants?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pulaski, VA (11 grants) and Dublin, VA (3 grants).
Does Randolph House of Pulaski Found give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Randolph House of Pulaski Found's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development/Outreach" (12 grants) and "Community Outreach/Development" (6 grants).
Who are Randolph House of Pulaski Found's largest grantees?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found's largest 2025 grantees include Free Clinic of Pulaski County ($18,000), YMCA of Pulaski County ($12,000) and Calfee Community and Cultural Ctr ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Randolph House of Pulaski Found?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Randolph House of Pulaski Found fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making grants to organizations that need funding to continue helping others in the community. Its 2025 grants were generally described as supporting “community outreach/development” or “community development/outreach.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randolph House of Pulaski Found?
The filing says applicants may submit materials in person or by mail to James (Jim) Kelly. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Randolph House of Pulaski Found's EIN?
Randolph House of Pulaski Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0790709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Randolph House of Pulaski Found funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/randolph-house-of-pulaski-found-morg_69065686b4c04b0fab34af780642e86a
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