James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins

RALEIGH, NC EIN: 56-6325764

The James J and Mamie Richardson Perkins Memorial Fund is a private foundation located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.9M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$754K

+12.9% YoY

Grant Count

+13.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-0.1% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds 501(c)(3) purposes, with a demonstrated commitment to community welfare and social services. Recent grant activity indicates a focus on food security, homelessness prevention, and community support services.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 16 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grants include:

Grant Range

s range from approximately $37,000 to $50,000 based on recent activity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, with demonstrated funding activity in the Pitt County region and surrounding areas including Greenville and Raleigh.

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $3.4M (100%)

States

North Carolina

Cities

AydenBethelFarmvilleGreenvilleGriftonGrimeslandRaleighRocky MountWintervilleWintervnille

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of September 2024:

Total Assets: $10,875,364
Total Revenues: $810,152
Total Expenses: $880,187
Investment Income and Dividends: $410,895

The foundation operates with no employees and relies on investment income to support its grantmaking activities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$10,913,569	$10,875,364	$10,945,399
Revenue	$1,033,230	$810,152	$444,316
Expenses	$995,025	$880,187	$942,964
Qualifying Distributions	$874,122	$781,736	$809,352
Net Investment Income	$926,675	$693,211	$354,238
Distributable Amount	$885,323	$829,913	$765,981

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

115 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include St Pauls Episcopal Church ($78,944), Caree ($76,446), Cm Epps Middle School Bank Program ($59,840).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE SALVATION ARMY GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$48,944
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$78,944
VIDANT MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$48,943
HOPE OF GLORY MINISTRIES GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$15,000
PITT COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$35,008
COMMUNITY FEEDING OUR CHILDREN GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$46,800
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY RALEIGH, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$15,000
CARENET COUNSELING EAST GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$20,000
STRAIGHTWAY CHURCH AYDEN, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$20,000
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC GREENVILLE, NC	501C3 PURPOSES	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANNY MCNALLY	MEMBER	0.6	$5,680
JAMES G SULLIVAN	CHAIRMAN	2.88	$26,200
ANDREW S CANNAN	MEMBER	1.37	$12,500

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy Foundations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins fund?

How do I apply for a grant from James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins?

The foundation made 16 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grants include: • The Greenville Community Shelters: $50,000 • Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC: $45,000 • Churches Outreach Network: $37,250 • Pitt County Council On Aging Grant sizes range from approximately $37,000 to $50,000 based on recent activity.

Where does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, with demonstrated funding activity in the Pitt County region and surrounding areas including Greenville and Raleigh.

What size grants does James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins award?

In 2025, James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins awarded 26 grants totaling $754K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins reported a distributable amount of $885K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.