The Futrell Foundation
The Futrell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Futrell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Futrell Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,100
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,900
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $127,793
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Futrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pittsburgh Opera ($15K). Together the top 9 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Futrell Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $55K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Fox Chapel Presbyterian Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Lauri Ann West Community Ctr Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Community Library Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Comm Food Duquesne, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General | $500 |
| Fox Chapel Borough Fire Truck Fund Fox Chapel, PA | General | $500 |
| Audobon Society of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | General | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,793 | $7,983 | $29,304 | $26,100 | 9 | $7,983 |
| 2023 | $149,114 | $40,443 | $31,128 | $28,100 | 12 | $7,187 |
| 2022 | $139,799 | $12,999 | $27,731 | $24,600 | 11 | $6,357 |
| 2021 | $154,531 | $5,630 | $55,301 | $50,933 | 11 | $5,638 |
| 2020 | $204,202 | $81,898 | $56,695 | $55,250 | 4 | $5,273 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Futrell Foundation is led by Anna Futrell, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Futrell
Trustee
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 The Futrell Foundation
How much does The Futrell Foundation give each year?
The Futrell Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 12 grants.
What is The Futrell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Futrell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,900, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Futrell Foundation give grants?
The Futrell Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants).
Does The Futrell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Futrell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Futrell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Futrell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pittsburgh Opera ($15,000), Fox Chapel Presbyterian ($3,000) and Pittsburgh Symphony ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Futrell Foundation?
The Futrell Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is The Futrell Foundation's EIN?
The Futrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7247618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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