Put God First Foundation
Historical FunderVestal, New York · EIN 87-4064687 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$52.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID EMILY CULBERTSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2006 CAMBRIDGE PLACE, VESTAL NY 13850 |
| Phone | 6077598006 |
| djcbuddy@outlook.com | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PURPOSE MUST FIT FOUNDATION'S MISSION. |
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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Improve care for patients in our community | $615,000 |
| Addiction Center of Broome County | Binghamton, NY | Run comfort center for homeless individuals in Binghamton, NY | $450,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches | Binghamton, NY | Feed Gods Sheep | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Broome County | Binghamton, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $200,000 |
| Church of the Holy Family | Endwell, NY | Spread the Gospel and fill the churches | $160,000 |
| UHS Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | Improve care for patients in our community | $100,000 |
| Most Holy Rosary Church | Maine, NY | Spread the gospel and fill the churches | $85,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | Binghamton, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $50,000 |
| Hope Foundation of Binghamton | Johnson City, NY | Support underpriviledged individuals in our community | $50,000 |
| Outreach Ministries in the Souther | Binghamton, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $40,000 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | Washington, DC | Mission work in the US | $25,000 |
| Rural Health Network of South Centr | Binghamton, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Clearwater, FL | Feed god's sheep | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Support individuals in our community during emergencies | $20,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Improve treatment for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Improved treatment for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| Two Rivers Church | Johnson City, NY | Mission work in our community | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission | Syracuse, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $8,000 |
| Ross Corners Christian Academy | Vestal, NY | Mission work in our community | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Central NY | Chicago, IL | Improve treatment for alzheimer patients | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Improve treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Albany, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $5,000 |
| Association for Vision Rehabilitati | Binghamton, NY | Create opportunities for success and independence for blind or visually impaired individuals | $5,000 |
| Lemoyne College | Syracuse, NY | Spread the gospel and fill the churches | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Binghamton and Broome Count | Binghamton, NY | Support underprivileged individuals in our community | $5,000 |
| Baptist Mid Mission | Cleveland, OH | Mission work in mauritius | $5,000 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Support underpriviledged children in our community | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Jc | Johnson City, NY | Support underpriviledged individuals in our community | $5,000 |
| Grace and Peace Mission to Orissa | Vestal, NY | Mission work in india | $5,000 |
| St John Ukranian Orthodox Church | Johnson City, NY | Mission work in our community | $5,000 |
| SUNY Broome Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Student Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Harlan, IA | Support underprivileged individuals internationally | $3,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Binghamto | Binghamton, NY | Support underpriviledged youth in our community | $3,000 |
| School to Careers Partnership | Binghamton, NY | Support educational opportunities for hs students in our community | $3,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | New York, NY | Mission work internationally | $2,000 |
| International Gospel Missions | Rochester, NY | Mission Work (INTERNATIONAL) | $2,000 |
| Baptist World Mission | Decatur, AL | Mission work in south africa | $2,000 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | Support work of engineering faculty | $1,000 |
| Ball State University Foundation | Muncie, IN | Student scholarships | $500 |
| English Language Institute in China | Fort Collins, CO | Mission work (international) | $500 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($646,338). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,011,338 | 63 |
| 2024 | $3,444,001 | 57 |
| 2023 | $2,421,200 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4064687
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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