Our Purpose Foundation
Invitation OnlyMclean, Virginia · EIN 87-3786137 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$262K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doorways for Women | Arlington, VA | To support needy communities | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services | Louisa, VA | To support community emergency services | $25,000 |
| Wolf Trap Encore Circle | Vienna, VA | To support the arts | $25,000 |
| Connect Our Kids | Falls Church, VA | To support children in needy communities | $20,000 |
| Fairways for Warriors | Plymouth, FL | To support veterans | $20,000 |
| Songwriting With Soldiers | Nashville, TN | To support veterans | $20,000 |
| Teens Opposing Poverty (Top) | Berryville, VA | To support needy communities | $20,000 |
| Share Incorporated (Of Mclean) | Mclean, VA | To support needy communities | $15,000 |
| Snowshoe Foundation Inc | Showshoe, WV | To support communities needing food | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Corp (Callens Cause) | Boston, MA | To support medical research | $10,000 |
| Code of Support | Alexandria, VA | To support veterans | $10,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Plymouth Meeting, PA | To support medical research | $10,000 |
| James Madison University - Proud and True Fund | Harrisonburg, VA | To support education | $10,000 |
| Journey Home - Mineral | Mineral, VA | To support needy communities | $10,000 |
| Mclean Volunteer Fire Department | Mclean, VA | To support community emergency services | $10,000 |
| Mu Hexaton Scholarship Foundation | Lexington, KY | To support education | $10,000 |
| Alzner Foundation | Mclean, VA | To support community sports | $3,500 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Burlington, VT | To support community sports | $2,500 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | To support medical research | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $242,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3786137
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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