James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It supports 501(c)(3) charities benefiting residents of Pitt County, North Carolina.
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins at a glance
In short: James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins gave $754K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in North Carolina. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $754,152
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,006
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,300
- Total assets
- $10,913,569
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins
- How to Apply
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Contact the Perkins Trust Dist Committee; application forms are available at the stated address. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charities benefiting Pitt County, North Carolina residents. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Perkins Trust Dist Committee
Mailing address: 1100 Conference Drive, 1100 Conference Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 756-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Pauls Episcopal Church ($79K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 115 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The foundation’s stated award restriction is that charities benefit residents of Pitt County, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $583K (2021) to $754K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $754K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Episcopal Church Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $78,944 |
| Caree Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $76,446 |
| CM Epps Middle School Bank Program Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $59,840 |
| North Pitt High School Band Program Bethel, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $53,642 |
| The Salvation Army Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $48,944 |
| Vidant Medical Center Foundation Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $48,943 |
| Community Feeding Our Children Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $46,800 |
| Pitt County Educational Foundation Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $35,008 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $30,000 |
| G R Whitfield School Grimesland, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $26,119 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,913,569 | $1,033,230 | $995,025 | $754,152 | 26 | $874,122 | $926,675 | $885,323 |
| 2024 | $10,875,364 | $810,152 | $880,187 | $667,732 | 23 | $781,736 | $693,211 | $829,913 |
| 2023 | $10,945,399 | $444,316 | $942,964 | $703,450 | 24 | $809,352 | $354,238 | $765,981 |
| 2022 | $11,444,047 | $2,185,588 | $888,530 | $664,425 | 22 | $750,266 | $2,071,780 | $785,503 |
| 2021 | $10,146,989 | $1,124,946 | $773,635 | $583,463 | 20 | — | $1,011,786 | $808,053 |
| 2020 | $9,795,678 | $462,570 | $818,203 | $645,821 | 16 | — | $366,968 | $672,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins reported a distributable amount of $885K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charities benefiting Pitt County residents, while also stating that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of work supported. Pitt County Educational Foundation describes its mission as “transforming our community through excellence in Pitt County public education.” Habitat for Humanity describes its work as partnering with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC says its mission is to nourish people, build solutions, empower communities, and ensure no one goes hungry. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated work includes outpatient counseling, arts programming, music education, and support for East Carolina University and its students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $754,152. Grant amounts ranged from $3,360 to $78,944, with a median grant of $21,300.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $78,944 to St Pauls Episcopal Church, $76,446 to CAREE, $59,840 to CM Epps Middle School Bank Program, and $53,642 to North Pitt High School Band Program. Other notable awards included $48,944 to The Salvation Army, $46,800 to Community Feeding Our Children, and $35,008 to Pitt County Educational Foundation. The listed grant purposes were “501C3 PURPOSES.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danny McNally as a member, James G Sullivan as chairman, and Andrew S Cannan as a member.
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins is led by James G. Sullivan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James G. Sullivan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2.9 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Andrew S. Cannan
Member
On filings since 2020
1.4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Danny McNally
Member
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Hudak (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to James G Sullivan (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins
How much does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins give each year?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins gave $754K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $668K across 23 grants.
What is James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's typical grant size?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's median grant in 2025 was $21,300, and its average grant was $29,006, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins that year got $33K on average.
Where does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins give grants?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, NC (19 grants), Grimesland, NC (2 grants) and Farmville, NC (2 grants).
Does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501C3 Purposes" (26 grants).
Who are James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's largest grantees?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's largest 2025 grantees include St Pauls Episcopal Church ($78,944), Caree ($76,446) and CM Epps Middle School Bank Program ($59,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $874K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $885K (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 James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charities benefiting Pitt County residents, while also stating that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins?
Contact the Perkins Trust Dist Committee; application forms are available at the stated address. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's EIN?
James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6325764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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