Private foundation · EIN 59-2087870 · South Miami, Florida

Helen Carmichael Purdy Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $136K total, median $136K. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$136K
Median grant
$136K
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLEducational$136K

About this foundation

Helen Carmichael Purdy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in South Miami, Florida, administered in care of Turner & Assoc, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen Carmichael Purdy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen Carmichael Purdy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $136K across 1 grants, a median of $136K.

Where does Helen Carmichael Purdy Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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