The Pratt Family Foundation Inc
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. It supports grassroots organizations, focusing primarily on Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad while also funding initiatives elsewhere in North Carolina.
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pratt Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,600
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,900
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,600
- Total assets
- $2,517,734
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pratt Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website instructs applicants to download and complete an application form and submit it by email with the organization’s most recent income tax return, unless that return is publicly available online. Its 2024 filing states that the application is available online and that applicants must be qualified tax-exempt organizations, with preference given to organizations serving the Greater Greensboro/Piedmont Triad community. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Not applicable, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Not applicable, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Co Shelton Nelson And Associates Pa
Mailing address: 603 Dolley Madison Ste 104, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: (336) 299-6061
Website: http://prattfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Pratt Family Foundation Inc
Who The Pratt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Room at the Inn ($30K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 82 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it focuses primarily on Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad, while also supporting initiatives across North Carolina. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 8% to Georgia, 1% to Connecticut, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pratt Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2024) to $210K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room at the Inn Kernersville, NC | General Purpose Grant | $30,000 |
| Lionheart Academy Greensboro, NC | General Purpose Grant | $29,000 |
| The Pregnancy Network Greensboro, NC | General Purpose Grant | $28,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings Greensboro, NC | General Purpose Grant | $25,000 |
| Kennedy Strong Foundation Concord, NC | General Purpose Grant | $20,000 |
| Risen Jesus Inc Cumming, GA | General Purpose Grant | $15,000 |
| Heads up for Our Youth Jamestown, NC | General Purpose Grant | $10,200 |
| Northwood Elementary Schoool High Point, NC | General Purpose Grant | $7,000 |
| ABC of NC Child Development Center Winston-Salem, NC | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Weaver Greensboro, NC | General Purpose Grant | $4,200 |
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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 | $2,517,734 | $150,266 | $227,577 | $180,600 | 14 | $180,600 | $103,289 | $177,835 |
| 2023 | $2,592,668 | $169,462 | $260,881 | $205,800 | 18 | $205,800 | $114,381 | $160,891 |
| 2022 | $2,684,087 | $169,648 | $257,192 | $210,000 | 15 | $210,000 | $120,623 | $157,219 |
| 2021 | $2,771,631 | $308,818 | $255,316 | $209,400 | 18 | $209,400 | $262,492 | $187,103 |
| 2020 | $2,718,129 | $309,524 | $243,058 | $198,800 | 17 | — | $265,266 | $146,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pratt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $178K 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
The foundation’s website identifies underserved youth; scholarships for students attending college, private schools, certificate programs, and summer camps; people with special needs; women facing crisis pregnancies; and safe, stable housing for at-risk populations, including veterans, as focus areas. Its stated eligibility includes qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, public charities, recognized religious organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits serving underserved or disadvantaged populations. The website says it often provides seed capital to smaller nonprofits.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the types of work supported. Room at the Inn says it operates housing and programs for homeless single pregnant women and single mothers with children. The Pregnancy Network says it empowers women facing unplanned pregnancies. Backpack Beginnings says it connects children and families with resources to support their health. ABC of NC Child Development Center describes providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to children with autism and their families. Homefront says it provides no-cost home repairs to homeowners in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $180,600. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median of $8,600. The largest awards included Room at the Inn ($30,000), Lionheart Academy ($29,000), The Pregnancy Network ($28,000), Backpack Beginnings ($25,000), Kennedy Strong Foundation ($20,000), and Risen Jesus Inc. ($15,000). The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J. Pratt as president, Ryan M. Pratt as vice president, Desiree Pratt as secretary, William H. Pratt as treasurer, and Jennifer Pratt as assistant treasurer. It also lists Jeanne Anne Pratt-Martin, Ana Carmina Stepp, Donna Pratt, Mandy Anglemyer, and Bryan Martin as board members.
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc is led by William H. Pratt, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Pratt
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Carmina Stepp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Pratt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Pratt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Anne Pratt-Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pratt
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Anglemyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Pratt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Pratt Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Pratt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 18 grants.
What is The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,600, and its average grant was $12,900, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pratt Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Pratt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (4 grants).
Does The Pratt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Room at the Inn ($30,000), Lionheart Academy ($29,000) and The Pregnancy Network ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pratt Family Foundation Inc?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pratt Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website identifies underserved youth; scholarships for students attending college, private schools, certificate programs, and summer camps; people with special needs; women facing crisis pregnancies; and safe, stable housing for at-risk populations, including veterans, as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pratt Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website instructs applicants to download and complete an application form and submit it by email with the organization’s most recent income tax return, unless that return is publicly available online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pratt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1677890. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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