The Pruet Foundation
The Pruet Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. It supports charitable organizations and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The Pruet Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pruet Foundation gave $571K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Mississippi. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $571,167
- +139.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,847
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,433,074
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (96% 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 Pruet Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 217 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201-2004
Phone: (601) 326-9440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pruet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ummc Children's Cancer Clinic Renovation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 110 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi, 3% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pruet Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 $239K (2023) to $571K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ummc Children's Cancer Clinic Renovation Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Community Foundation of MS Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $66,667 |
| Ummc (Manning Family Fund) Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| St Dominics Health Service Foundation Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stewpot Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Lefleur East Foundation Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation - Burn Center Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Northminister Baptist Church Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Batson Children's Hospital Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Pruet Foundation?
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 | $7,433,074 | $482,446 | $656,782 | $571,167 | 25 | $571,167 | $384,071 | $440,836 |
| 2023 | $7,607,410 | $443,276 | $316,809 | $239,000 | 16 | $239,000 | $365,649 | $414,873 |
| 2022 | $7,480,943 | $286,102 | $669,528 | $567,500 | 27 | $567,500 | $195,164 | $435,967 |
| 2021 | $7,864,369 | $1,324,616 | $535,687 | $440,000 | 18 | $440,000 | $1,201,844 | $473,603 |
| 2020 | $7,075,440 | $597,567 | $539,531 | $445,500 | 24 | — | $526,062 | $402,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pruet Foundation reported a distributable amount of $441K 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 stated direct charitable activity is “to provide support to charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, community organizations, theological education, and other charitable work. For example, Wesley Biblical Seminary describes its work as educating people preparing for Christian service, while LeFleur East Foundation says it promotes healthy neighborhoods, safety, beautification, and community pride. Baptist Health Foundation says it raises funds for the charitable healthcare mission of Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and affiliated tax-exempt entities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $571,167. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants included:
The grants above were listed as unrestricted. Other 2024 recipients included Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi and Shower Power, each receiving $15,000. Mothers’ Milk Bank describes its work as providing donor human milk to premature and ill infants in Mississippi by physician prescription. Shower Power describes its work as providing personal hygiene resources to people in need in New York City.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula James as president and treasurer, and Ann Calhoon as vice-president and “Secreta” (as listed).
The Pruet Foundation is led by Paula James, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula James
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Calhoon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Pruet Foundation
How much does The Pruet Foundation give each year?
The Pruet Foundation gave $571K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $239K across 16 grants.
What is The Pruet Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pruet Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,847, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pruet Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does The Pruet Foundation give grants?
The Pruet Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (18 grants), Ridgeland, MS (2 grants) and Flowood, MS (2 grants).
Does The Pruet Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pruet Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pruet Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pruet Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ummc Children's Cancer Clinic Renovation ($80,000), Community Foundation of MS ($66,667) and Ummc (Manning Family Fund) ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pruet Foundation?
The Pruet Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pruet Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “to provide support to charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, community organizations, theological education, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pruet Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pruet Foundation's EIN?
The Pruet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0710627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pruet Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Pruet Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
St Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson, MS
St Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital supports health care and education, care for people in need, and community organizations addressing needs such as poverty, youth development, and disease prevention. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $63,850, with a median of $17,500, and went mainly to Mississippi organizations, as well as recipients in Georgia and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$593.3M
Grants
10
Total Given
$217K
Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee
Jackson, MS
The Van Devender Family Foundation supports schools, churches and ministries, health organizations, and housing or community initiatives, primarily in Mississippi. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $202,500, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$137K
Grants
47
Total Given
$760K
Make a Difference Foundation
Ridgeland, MS
Assets
$481K
Grants
8
Total Given
$159K
Ergon Foundation Inc
Jackson, MS
The foundation funds medical research, education, community development, and services for children with communication disorders, with most giving in Mississippi. In 2025, its grants ranged from $2,500 to $615,000, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$210.7M
Grants
158
Total Given
$10.8M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
St Dominic Health Services Inc
Jackson, MS
Inspired by the vision of st. Francis and in the tradition of the roman catholic church, we extend the healing ministry of jesus christ to god's people, especially those most in need. We call forth all who serve in this healthcare ministry, to share their gifts and talents to create a spirit of healing- with reverance and love for all of life, with joyfulness of spirit, and with humility and justice for all those entrusted in our care. We are, with god's help, a healing and spiritual presence for each other and for the communities we are privileged to serve.
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$447K
More similar funders
More Funders in Mississippi
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Pruet Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pruet-foundation-morg_33ca1611373c4e78ac1f596b1ee1c3e5
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_710710627_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Pruet Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-pruet-foundation-morg_33ca1611373c4e78ac1f596b1ee1c3e5},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-14. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Pruet Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Pruet Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?