The Purpose Foundation
Invitation OnlyMalvern, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-2022288 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7,500
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$171K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
66% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox Fund | New York, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Wateraid | New York, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philade | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | New York, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,500 |
| Penn Medicine Neuroscience | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,000 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | Geneseo, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $3,100 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620429349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2022288
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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