Bf & Rose H Perkins Foundation
The B.F. and Rose H. Perkins Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1933 and located in Sheridan, Wyoming. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization dedicated to strengthening the local community through financial support for health, education, and family services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$275K
+100.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+112.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To help young people in Sheridan County realize their goals through good health and higher education.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Medical, dental, and eyecare assistance
- Health education and preventative care programs
- Student educational loans
- Community health initiatives
- Support for families with children facing health challenges
The foundation operates three main program categories:
- Medical Assistance - Direct financial relief for families with children facing unexpected health challenges
- Educational Loans - Interest-free student loans to remove financial barriers to higher education
- Community Grants - Funding for programs and initiatives that uplift children in the community
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sheridan County, Wyoming. The foundation's programs and grants are specifically targeted to young people and families within this geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8.84 million
- Total Revenue: $616,339
- Total Expenses: $365,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,710
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,134,410
- Total Giving: $275,373
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,134,410 | $8,839,395 | $8,110,510 |
| Revenue | $425,436 | $616,339 | $51,068 |
| Expenses | $490,499 | $365,442 | $331,776 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $498,147 | $444,196 | $421,645 |
| Net Investment Income | $258,499 | $541,678 | $121,652 |
| Distributable Amount | $401,961 | $477,783 | $519,679 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CARROLL | SEC/TREAS | — | $2,400 |
| MELISSA K WATT DDS | TRUSTEE | — | $2,400 |
| DAVID GARBER | CHAIRMAN | — | $2,400 |
| GENE BARD | VICE CHAIRMA | — | $2,400 |
| CODY SINCLAIR | TRUSTEE | — | $2,400 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 1064, Sheridan, WY 82801-1064
- Phone: 307-674-8871
- Website: www.perkinsfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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