The Pruitt Foundation Inc
The Pruitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Leesburg, Virginia. Founded in 2004 by Cecil Pruitt, Jr., its stated vision is to make a difference in people’s lives. Its grants support a range of nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, youth-serving organizations, health and medical-support organizations, and animal and environmental organizations.
The Pruitt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pruitt Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Virginia. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,527,153
- +48.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -38.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,980
- +139.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $42,399,495
- -7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (15 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pruitt Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that applicants should request its specific application form to complete. It says its program is for indigent individuals in need of financial assistance for items such as food and clothing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Pruitt Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 44160 Scholar Plaza Suite 350, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 631-2217
Website: https://pruittfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pruitt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shenandoah University ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,408), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 244 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 31% to recipients in Maryland. Other reported recipient-state shares were New York, 4%; Texas, 2%; and Florida, 1%. The listed 2025 grants also included recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pruitt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 42 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $544K (2020) to $3.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,625,000 |
| Salisbury University Foundation Salisbury, MD | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Pary & Abdulrahim Levian Charitable Foundation Great Neck, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $125,000 |
| Jobs for America's Graduates Inc Alexandria, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Paisanos Charitable Foundation Chantilly, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $75,018 |
| Alexandria Tutoring Consortium Inc Alexandria, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow New Life Center Inc Bristow, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Health Wagon Inc Wise, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $45,000 |
| Cysitc Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Youth Crisis Center Inc Casper, WY | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
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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 | $42,399,495 | $2,674,872 | $4,143,864 | $3,527,153 | 42 | $3,576,931 | $2,200,888 | $3,316,398 |
| 2024 | $45,864,986 | $-1,273,056 | $3,747,465 | $2,380,297 | 68 | $2,422,862 | $1,070,258 | $2,980,137 |
| 2023 | $49,060,581 | $1,398,254 | $3,383,698 | $1,937,632 | 41 | $2,012,345 | $1,632,703 | $2,679,243 |
| 2022 | $50,846,027 | $18,586,903 | $1,847,635 | $1,167,374 | 59 | $1,216,669 | $322,537 | $2,017,815 |
| 2021 | $34,106,759 | $29,065,883 | $2,215,871 | $2,058,289 | 34 | $2,103,269 | $28,997,733 | $616,367 |
| 2020 | $19,964,348 | $1,324,374 | $656,623 | $544,356 | 42 | — | $1,280,069 | $958,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pruitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 stated vision is to make a difference in people’s lives. Its listed grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Shenandoah University says it educates and inspires critical, reflective thinkers and lifelong learners; Salisbury University Foundation says it enriches the university’s educational programs, athletics, and scholarships. Jobs for America’s Graduates says it empowers young people with skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. Alexandria Tutoring Consortium says it helps students read at or above grade level by the end of kindergarten, first, and second grade.
Other grantees describe work in health care and human services: St. Mary’s Health Wagon says it provides care to medically underserved communities in Central Appalachia, while ThriveWell Cancer Foundation says it funds cancer research and provides patient support. Youth Crisis Center says it provides temporary shelter for children and a residency program for children without a stable home. SOS Children’s Villages Florida says it supports children, young adults, and families through a family-oriented community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $3,527,153. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,625,000, with a median of $13,500. Its largest reported grants were $1,625,000 to Shenandoah University and $1,000,000 to Salisbury University Foundation. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Jobs for America’s Graduates, $50,000 to Alexandria Tutoring Consortium, and $45,000 to St. Mary’s Health Wagon.
The foundation’s website says its 2025 grant to Alexandria Tutoring Consortium funded a reading tutoring program for 300 children in Alexandria, Virginia. It also describes Shenandoah University grants as supporting student scholarships and the Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cecil Pruitt as president, treasurer, and secretary, and Martin Lee Cropp, Charles Stephen Shaw Jr., and Gary L. Jones as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Cecil Pruitt, Jr. as its founder.
The Pruitt Foundation Inc is led by Cecil Pruitt Jr., President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecil Pruitt Jr.
President, Treasurer & Secretary
President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Stephen Shaw Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lee Cropp
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Rutilio Oreto (2021–2023) — President, Treasurer & Secretary · Filing note: Through 114
- Former: Peter F. McCabe (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy M. Bean (2020) — Director
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 Pruitt Foundation Inc
How much does The Pruitt Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 68 grants.
What is The Pruitt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $83,980, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pruitt Foundation Inc that year got $89K on average.
Where does The Pruitt Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, VA (4 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Salisbury, MD (2 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Pruitt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shenandoah University ($1,625,000), Salisbury University Foundation ($1,000,000) and Pary & Abdulrahim Levian Charitable Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,408), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pruitt Foundation Inc?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc reported $42.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pruitt Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to make a difference in people’s lives. Its listed grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pruitt Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that applicants should request its specific application form to complete. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pruitt Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pruitt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1151002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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