The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including public media, educational institutions, health and community organizations, and civil-rights and justice organizations.
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc gave $401K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Pennsylvania. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,880
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,823
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,182,244
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% 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 The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1403 Shallcross Avenue 201, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 559-3505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 101 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (42%), Delaware (12%), New York (11%), Virginia (9%), and Colorado (9%). The foundation also reported grants to recipients in other states, including Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $337K (2024) to $401K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Foundation Arlington, VA | General support | $35,000 |
| Public Media Bridge Fund Boulder, CO | General support | $35,000 |
| JCC of Greater Pittsburgh-Elevating Nutrition Project Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $34,220 |
| NPR Foundation Washington, DC | General support | $30,000 |
| Magee Research Institute (Magee Woman's Hospital) Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $20,220 |
| ACLU Foundation of PA Philadelphia, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Common Justice Brooklyn, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee (IRC) New York, NY | General support | $18,220 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Resident Ensemble Player and Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) | $17,000 |
| Scattergood Behavioral Health Fdn Community Fund Immigrant Wellness Philadelphia, PA | Community Fund Immigrant Wellness | $15,220 |
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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 | $6,182,244 | $402,310 | $414,915 | $400,880 | 29 | $400,880 | $390,639 | $442,270 |
| 2024 | $6,174,499 | $-131,623 | $356,738 | $337,092 | 21 | $338,942 | $131,524 | $402,712 |
| 2023 | $6,667,872 | $331,197 | $368,183 | $355,146 | 21 | $356,996 | $322,511 | $338,942 |
| 2022 | $6,708,680 | $147,366 | $414,802 | $399,210 | 15 | $401,060 | $134,444 | $356,996 |
| 2021 | $6,978,744 | $-110,370 | $382,720 | $365,505 | 15 | $367,255 | $119,112 | $400,960 |
| 2020 | $7,475,306 | $215,197 | $408,265 | $387,370 | 16 | — | $199,898 | $366,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $442K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, NPR Foundation says it raises and manages funds to benefit National Public Radio, Inc.; Common Justice says it develops approaches to violent crime that support people harmed and foster racial equity without relying on incarceration; and City of Asylum says it protects and celebrates freedom of creative expression and provides sanctuary to endangered literary writers and artists. Other recipients include organizations serving families of children with special needs, supporting constitutional education, and defending civil rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $400,880. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $35,000 each to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Foundation and Public Media Bridge Fund; $34,220 to JCC of Greater Pittsburgh-Elevating Nutrition Project; $30,000 to NPR Foundation; and $20,220 to Magee Research Institute. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to ACLU Foundation of PA and Common Justice, and $18,220 to the International Rescue Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia B Whitehill as President and Treasurer, Judith A Butler as Secretary, and A Hays Butler as a board member.
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc is led by Patricia B Whitehill, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia B Whitehill
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
A Hays Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith A Butler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc
How much does The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc give each year?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc gave $401K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $337K across 21 grants.
What is The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,823, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc give grants?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (12%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants), Wilmington, DE (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Foundation ($35,000), Public Media Bridge Fund ($35,000) and JCC of Greater Pittsburgh-Elevating Nutrition Project ($34,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $401K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $442K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7137799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul D Schurgot 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Paul D Schurgot Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-paul-d-schurgot-foundation-inc-morg_e07e3763328a4570bb7c98624a60cf4c
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