The J Crayton Pruitt Foundation gives relatively large, targeted gifts to local St. Petersburg organizations, combining capital support for community cultural institutions with unrestricted operating or program funding for grassroots service providers. Their limited 2019/2020 grantmaking suggests a focus on sustaining local civic life—preserving African-American history through museum infrastructure while also underwriting general-purpose community programming.
A defining feature of J Crayton Pruitt Foundation Inc is its mix of place-based support in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County with sustained funding for medical research and clinical programs. In the recent grants list, one of the largest gifts went to Starting Right Now for general support, while another major gift supported the Dr Carter G Woodson History Museum building project. Those two awards show the foundation backing both neighborhood service delivery and civic preservation. The foundation also appears in university and hospital settings, where it has funded departments, labs, and patient-support organizations. Recent awards include support for the aging brain institute at MIT, a department of biomedical engineering fund at USF Foundation, and general support for All Childrens Hospital Foundation. Arts and cultural organizations also appear alongside health and education recipients, suggesting a portfolio that combines institutional support with community-oriented grants. Its giving is regional, but the recipient list reaches beyond the Tampa Bay area into academic and nonprofit institutions in other states as well. Across the file, the pattern is consistent: targeted grants, often at meaningful sizes, to organizations with defined programs or capital needs.
In medical research, the foundation funded MIT for the Aging Brain Institute and gave to the Trustees of the University of PA for Mark Sellmyer Lab and Mark Sellmyer MD PhD work. It also supported the Uf Foundation Inc for Onco Fertility, linking its health philanthropy to specialized clinical and research fields. Education is another clear lane. Penn Charter School received support for the lower school and for general operations, while St Peter Claver Catholic School was funded for operational support. The foundation also backed Pinellas Education Foundation for operational support. Community infrastructure and cultural programming show up as well. Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildli received support for the underwater observatory canopy, Creative Clay received operational support and general support, and Studio 620 received funding to support production of Hamlet in hono.
Typical grants cluster at moderate sizes: the 25th percentile is $3,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. The recent grants list shows a smaller set of larger awards alongside many $20,000 to $30,000 gifts and a few six-figure commitments. Repeated recipients appear across multiple years, including MIT, Penn Charter School, Creative Clay, Starting Right Now, Usf Foundation, and Trustees of the University of PA, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a regular funder and funds individuals, with grants that include general support, operational support, capital, and earmarked project funding.
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$14.9M
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$1.2M
Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Highly concentrated: very few, relatively large grants in a given period; mix of capital/building support and flexible general operating funding; focus appears geographic (St. Petersburg) with preference for visible community institutions.
Notable grantees: Dr. Carter G. Woodson History Museum, Starting Right Now
Most grants land in Florida, and 66% of grants are awarded to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Within Florida, St. Petersburg appears repeatedly, alongside Tampa, Gainesville, Clearwater, Largo, Homosassa, and Fort Lauderdale. Outside Florida, recent grants went to Cambridge, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Oceanside, and Philadelphia again through separate recipients. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.
The recent grants list shows support for museums, schools, hospitals, research institutions, arts groups, food relief, hospice, and community service organizations. Examples include grants for building work, operational support, general support, and named research or program funds.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: the 25th percentile is $3,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. Recent grants also include larger commitments, including $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, and $115,000 awards.
Florida is the top state by grant count, and 66% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. Recent Florida recipients include organizations in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Gainesville, Clearwater, Largo, Homosassa, and Fort Lauderdale.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including MIT, Penn Charter School, Creative Clay, Starting Right Now, Usf Foundation, and Trustees of the University of PA. That pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than only one-time gifts.
The grant purposes include general support, operational support, capital campaign or building support, and restricted project funding. The recent grants also include earmarked funds for specific programs, departments, labs, and events.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | THE AGING BRAIN INITIATIVE FUND (38 |
| FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| DALI MUSEUM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| CREATIVE CLAY | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL | TAMPA, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| STARTING RIGHT NOW | TAMPA, FL | $35,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| TRUSTEES OF THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOO | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ | $30,000 | 2026 | 25K FLY LAB / 5K PARENTS FUND |
| AMERICAN SOC OF OVERSEAS RESER (A | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | IN MEMORY OF MARK H. PRUITT |
| WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SUNRISE DAY CAMP-PEARL RIVER | ORANGEBURG, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | SUMMER TUITION |
| UF HEALTH AORTIC DISEASE CENTER | GAINESVILLE, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SING OUTLOUD AND READ | MOKENA, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UF FOUNDATION INC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | ONCO FERTILITY |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PA | PILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | FOCUS |
| UF HEALTH PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ICU COM | GAINESVILLE, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDER | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UF HEALTH STREETLIGHT | GAINESVILLE, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | $12,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND |
| VITAMIN ANGELS ALLIANCE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $12,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BOSTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $12,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| VIEQUES HUMANE SOCIETY | VIEQUES, PR | $12,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST PETE YOUTH FARM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $12,000 | 2026 | DONATION CAROL BRISTOL |
| FRIENDS OF SYCAMORE HOUSE | WINSTONSALEM, NC | $12,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PINELLAS COUNTY FOUNDATION | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | WE ARE ST. PETE |
| CASA | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE RUGBY CLUB | MIDDLEBURY, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | RUGBY ENDOWMENT |
| ACADEMY PREP OF ST PETERSBURG | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BELLEAIR, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SQUASH SMARTS PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SAIL FUTURE | SARASOTA, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SANCTUARY FARM PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | FEEDING THE COMMUNITY |
| FLORIDA SPRINGS COUNCIL | GAINESVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| FISTULA FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | IWD KENYA MATCH |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| USF FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | FUND 018531 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES | KODAK, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CAUS | ASHEVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| TAMPA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | IN MEMORY OF MARK H. PRUITT |
| PROPUBLICA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| DALI MUSEUM | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $8,000 | 2026 | GOLD TABLE SPONSORSHIP |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC | CLEARWATER, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL I | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SW FLORIDA | SARASOTA, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| NEW LIFE VILLAGE | TAMPA, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
DALI MUSEUM
$50,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CREATIVE CLAY
$40,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ST PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$40,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TRUSTEES OF THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOO
$30,00025K FLY LAB / 5K PARENTS FUND
AMERICAN SOC OF OVERSEAS RESER (A
$25,000IN MEMORY OF MARK H. PRUITT
SUNRISE DAY CAMP-PEARL RIVER
$20,000SUMMER TUITION
UF HEALTH AORTIC DISEASE CENTER
$20,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SING OUTLOUD AND READ
$20,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
UF FOUNDATION INC
$20,000ONCO FERTILITY
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PA
$20,000FOCUS
UF HEALTH PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ICU COM
$15,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDER
$15,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
UF HEALTH STREETLIGHT
$15,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
VITAMIN ANGELS ALLIANCE
$12,500OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
BOSTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM
$12,500OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
VIEQUES HUMANE SOCIETY
$12,500OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ST PETE YOUTH FARM
$12,000DONATION CAROL BRISTOL
FRIENDS OF SYCAMORE HOUSE
$12,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
PINELLAS COUNTY FOUNDATION
$10,000WE ARE ST. PETE
CASA
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE RUGBY CLUB
$10,000RUGBY ENDOWMENT
ACADEMY PREP OF ST PETERSBURG
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SQUASH SMARTS PHILADELPHIA
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SAIL FUTURE
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SANCTUARY FARM PHILADELPHIA
$10,000FEEDING THE COMMUNITY
FLORIDA SPRINGS COUNCIL
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
USF FOUNDATION
$10,000FUND 018531
FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CAUS
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TAMPA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM
$10,000IN MEMORY OF MARK H. PRUITT
DALI MUSEUM
$8,000GOLD TABLE SPONSORSHIP
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$7,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL I
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SW FLORIDA
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT