The Pruitt Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Chantilly, VA EIN: 20-1151002 Website

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.

Key facts about The Pruitt Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-1151002
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,380,297
Grants made (2024): 68
Average grant: $35,004
Median grant: $8,750
New grantees (estimate): 35% first-time grantees (16 of 46, 2024)
Total assets: $45,864,986
Primary geography: Virginia (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Pruitt Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Pruitt Foundation Inc's 68 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (73%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wise, VA (12 grants), Winchester, VA (7 grants), San Antonio, TX (6 grants) and Bristow, VA (5 grants). None of its 68 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of Charitable Purposes" (67 grants).

Is The Pruitt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

35%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 16 of 46 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $66K. How we count

Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.

57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Next steps with The Pruitt Foundation Inc

How to evaluate The Pruitt Foundation Inc as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to The Pruitt Foundation Inc with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

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

+65.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

-25.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pruitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

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

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Pruitt Foundation Inc?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

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

Virginia $1.7M (73%)

Texas $189K (8%)

Maryland $118K (5%)

New York $118K (5%)

North Carolina $100K (4%)

All other $128K (5%)

Share of all 68 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kentucky Maryland North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Wyoming

Cities

WiseWinchesterSan AntonioSarasotaAlexandriaBristowSalisburyGermantownBethesdaEagle PassBoyceHohenwaldLurayMemphisFalls ChurchFront RoyalGreat NeckHawthorneRockvilleSchertz

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

244 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Shenandoah University ($725,000 across 4 grants), Youth for Tomorrow New Life Center Inc ($586,800 across 5 grants), Blessed Angels Community Center ($131,000 across 4 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Winchester, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$525,000
YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC Bristow, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$500,000
360 VETERANS-VETERAN SUCCESS RESOURCE GROUP Brambleton, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC Huntersville, NC	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES INC Alexandria, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Winchester, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
THE LEVIAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Great Neck, NY	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$68,000
BLESSED ANGELS COMMUNITY CENTER San Antonio, TX	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$60,000
YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC Bristow, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$52,800
ALEXANDRIA TUTORING CONSORTIUM INC Alexandria, VA	FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$50,000

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

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS 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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Pruitt Foundation Inc fund?

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 …

How do I apply for a grant from The Pruitt Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $1.9M–$2.4M (varies by year) • 2024: 68 grants totaling $2,422,862 • 2023: 41–42 grants totaling $1,937,632 • 2022: 49 grants totaling $1,216,669 • Average grant size: $35,000–$47,000 • Grant range: $250–$1,002,000 **Notable Recent Grants (2023):** • Shenandoah University: $1,000,000 • Youth for Tomorrow New Life Center: $174,675 • HealthWell Foundation: $150,000 The foundation has demonstrated a 40-year relationship with institutions like Shenandoah Univers…

Where does The Pruitt Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does The Pruitt Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Pruitt Foundation Inc awarded 68 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Pruitt Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Pruitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.