Paul H Pusey Foundation
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 23-7043682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$159K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,779.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MRS NANCY P AYRES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 15061, SARASOTA FL 34277 |
| Phone | 2392484570 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS ONLY, SUBMITTED WITH MATERIALS DESCRIBING PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Parent Institute | Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $13,281 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,648 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $9,472 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| First Baptist Church | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,354 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,135 |
| Characterworks | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Richmond Spirit Warhawks | Mechanicsville, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $4,178 |
| Rise Richmond | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $4,170 |
| Beats | Woodstock, GA | Charitable | $3,640 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $3,640 |
| Serge Global | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,281 |
| YWCA of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,058 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cords and 3 Strand Inc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $2,779 |
| Artis Naples Inc | Naples, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,281 |
| Aclu Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation | Bradenton, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Richmond Shakespeare | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Association | Plano, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $1,599 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Foundation for the Horse | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | Lexington, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | Glen Allen, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cross Over Health Care Ministry | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,472 |
| Salvation Army | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,386 |
| St Catherine School Foundation | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,386 |
| St Christopher School Foundation | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,386 |
| Tampa Prepatory School | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,328 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | Tampa, VA | Charitable | $1,328 |
| Aacr Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,328 |
| Manhattanville College | Bronx, NY | Charitable | $1,328 |
| The Confidence & Leadership Foundation | Lithia, FL | Charitable | $1,328 |
| Step Richmond | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,223 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,121 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmo | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,112 |
| Goochland Cares Inc | Goochland, VA | Charitable | $1,081 |
| Rollins College | Witner Park, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salk Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Environment for the Americas | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Turning Point | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Christopher School Foundation | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $926 |
| Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses | Forest, VA | Charitable | $620 |
| Dream Catchers | Williamsburg, VA | Charitable | $620 |
| Eagle Mount | Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $620 |
| Goochland Pet Lovers | Oilville, VA | Charitable | $620 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $620 |
| James River Horse Foundation | Oilville, VA | Charitable | $620 |
| New Day Equines Therapy | Ashland, VA | Charitable | $620 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,370 | 64 |
| 2024 | $139,659 | 60 |
| 2023 | $150,181 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103966
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7043682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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