The Pruitt Foundation Inc
The Pruitt Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 2004 by Cecil Pruitt Jr., a successful Northern Virginia real estate developer who founded the Pruitt Corporation and was the first industrial developer to break ground in Chantilly, Virginia. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, the foundation operates to support charitable, educational, and religious purposes by providing grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.9M
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+22.8% YoY
Grant Count
68
+65.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-25.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's vision is to make a difference in people's lives. While the organization has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases, its funding priorities reflect a broad philanthropic approach that has evolved over time.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education and scholarships
- Support for disadvantaged children
- Medical assistance and healthcare support
- Veteran support and military families
- Animal welfare and environmental conservation
- Community services and human services
- Religious and charitable purposes
The foundation's early roots were cemented in helping disadvantaged children reach their full potential through partnership with Youth for Tomorrow. Over the past two decades, the foundation has expanded its charitable reach to encompass diverse causes including endowment scholarships, medical bill assistance, veteran support, environmental protection, and holiday assistance for those in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated a 40-year relationship with institutions like Shenandoah University and maintains a diverse grant-making portfolio across multiple cause areas.
Grant Range
$35,000–$47,000
Average Grant
$35,000–$47,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national scope with emphasis on Virginia, Texas, and Maryland. Grant-making focuses primarily on organizations serving these regions, with particular strength in Virginia-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 IRS Form 990-PF:
- Total Assets: $45,864,986
- Annual Giving: $2,422,862
- Qualifying Distributions: $2,422,862
- Net Investment Income: $1,070,258
- Distributable Amount: $2,980,137
- Total Expenses: $3,747,465
As of 2023 IRS Form 990-PF:
- Total Assets: $49,060,581
- Annual Giving: $1,937,632
- Total Revenues: $1,398,254
- Total Expenses: $3,383,698
- Investment Income and Dividends: $2,035,328
As of 2022 IRS Form 990-PF:
- Total Assets: $50,846,027
- Total Revenues: $18,586,903
- Total Expenses: $1,847,635
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,864,986 | $49,060,581 | $50,846,027 |
| Revenue | $-1,273,056 | $1,398,254 | $18,586,903 |
| Expenses | $3,747,465 | $3,383,698 | $1,847,635 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,422,862 | $2,012,345 | $1,216,669 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,070,258 | $1,632,703 | $322,537 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,980,137 | $2,679,243 | $2,017,815 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Cecil Pruitt Jr., Founder
Cecil Pruitt Jr. is a successful real estate developer and philanthropist who established the foundation with a philosophy of sharing his resources with those less fortunate.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN LEE CROPP | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| CHARLES STEPHEN SHAW JR | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| GARY L JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| CECIL PRUITT | PRESIDENT/TREAS/SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 14900 Bogle Dr Ste 204, Chantilly, VA 20151-1757
Phone: 703-631-2217
Website: pruittfoundation.org
EIN: 20-1151002
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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