Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation
The Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Williston, North Dakota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to schools, libraries, and library-related organizations, including support for educational equipment, books, library facilities, and programs.
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in North Dakota. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,288,160
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,105
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $26,848,074
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1827, Williston, ND 58802-1827
Phone: (701) 577-9618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nesson Public School District #2 ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 32 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota and 2% to recipients in Arizona. The listed awards went to organizations in both states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $105K; repeat grants $132K. How we count
Medians: $116K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nesson Public School District #2 Ray, ND | Band instruments, music risers & library books | $550,000 |
| Divide County School District Crosby, ND | Grant application - Storage cabinets & shelving at elementary school / blinds for high school | $145,585 |
| Ward County Public Library Minot, ND | Grant application - shelving for facility | $131,480 |
| Williston School District #7 Williston, ND | Grant application - engagement lab for Missouri Ridge Elementary / Busy-Pods for Lewis & Clark Elementary / computers and calculators for CTE Center | $120,395 |
| Powers Lake School District #27 Powers Lake, ND | Grant application - equipment, supplies and materials for business education and agricultural education CTE programs | $111,200 |
| North Dakota Library Association Williston, ND | Grant application - authors and key note speakers to tri-state association meeting | $100,000 |
| Williston Community Library Foundation Williston, ND | General Operations / Grant application - books carts, shelving & display racks | $41,000 |
| Patrons of the Minot Public Library Minot, ND | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Apache Junction Public Library Apache Junction, AZ | Purchase of electronic materials, book mobile, story walk, and supplies for public printers | $20,000 |
| Divide County Public Library Crosby, ND | Grant application - Copier, paper, maintenance agreement, air purifier, floor mats, computer updates, tables & chairs, and signage | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,848,074 | $1,679,616 | $1,347,430 | $1,288,160 | 11 | $1,317,993 | $1,648,015 | $1,479,846 |
| 2023 | $26,515,888 | $888,183 | $1,317,460 | $1,270,170 | 6 | $1,299,570 | $863,183 | $1,286,451 |
| 2022 | $26,945,165 | $885,267 | $1,052,453 | $1,010,053 | 7 | $1,038,453 | $828,394 | $1,298,553 |
| 2021 | $27,112,351 | $1,408,598 | $732,963 | $560,000 | 4 | $587,800 | $1,377,356 | $1,431,995 |
| 2020 | $26,436,716 | $5,118,438 | $601,800 | $560,000 | 4 | — | $4,977,582 | $1,249,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for schools and libraries. The North Dakota Library Association, which received $100,000, describes its mission as “leadership & promote library services & librarianship.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $1,288,160. Grants ranged from $18,500 to $550,000, with a median of $100,000. Notable awards included $550,000 to Nesson Public School District #2 for band instruments, music risers, and library books; $145,585 to Divide County School District for storage cabinets, shelving, and blinds; $131,480 to Ward County Public Library for shelving; and $120,395 to Williston School District #7 for elementary-school engagement resources and CTE equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists First State Bank Trust as trustee.
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's only listed officer is First State Bank Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
First State Bank Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $41K, to First State Bank Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation
How much does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation give each year?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $117,105, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation that year got $105K on average.
Where does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation give grants?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williston, ND (3 grants), Crosby, ND (2 grants) and Minot, ND (2 grants).
Does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nesson Public School District #2 ($550,000), Divide County School District ($145,585) and Ward County Public Library ($131,480), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation reported $26.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for schools and libraries. The North Dakota Library Association, which received $100,000, describes its mission as “leadership & promote library services & librarianship.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's EIN?
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6656883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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