Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Palm Beach Gardens, FL EIN: 46-2763245

The Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Virginia, New York, Florida, and Indiana.

Key facts about Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc

In short: Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc gave $88K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Virginia. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
46-2763245
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$87,500
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$8,750
Median grant
$6,500
New grantees (estimate)
20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$1,782,488
Primary geography
Virginia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

Annual Giving

$88K

Grant Count

10

Avg Grant Size

$9K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

20%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.

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 grants included support for educational institutions, health-related organizations, churches, and other charitable organizations. The Live Like Jake Foundation, a 2024 grantee, says its mission is to raise awareness about drowning prevention, provide swim-lesson scholarships, and support families affected by loss or a child’s critical care needs; this is the grantee’s mission, not the foundation’s.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $87,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,500. Notable grants included $25,000 to the College of William and Mary, $15,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, $10,000 each to The Benjamin School and Cornell University, and $8,000 to the Presbyterian Foundation.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 34% to recipients in New York, 22% to recipients in Florida, and 9% to recipients in Indiana.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

North Palm BeachHot SpringsIthacaJeffersonvilleRye BrookWilliamsburgEndicottPalm Beach GardensHobe SoundJuno BeachPalm BeachTequestaWest Palm BeachFort LauderdalePalm Beach Gardnes

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K7 grants2020 13 grants2021 14 grants2022 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $88K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $88K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

College of William and Mary: $25KCollege of William and Mary$25KLeukemia and Lymphoma Society: $15KLeukemia and Lymphoma Society$15KThe Benjamin School: $10KThe Benjamin School$10KCornell University: $10KCornell University$10KPresbyterian Foundation: $8KPresbyterian Foundation$8KFalling Spring Presbyterian Church: $5KFalling Spring PresbyterianChurch$5KUnion Christian Church of Binghamton: $5KUnion Christian Church ofBinghamton$5KHobe Sound Treasure Chest: $5KHobe Sound Treasure Chest$5KLive Like Jake Foundation Inc: $3KLive Like Jake Foundation Inc$3KFCA Lacrosse: $2KFCA Lacrosse$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was College of William and Mary ($25K). Together the top 10 received $88K.

Grant Size Distribution

44 grants across all recorded years

44<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VAGeneral Fund$25,000
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NYGrant Fund$15,000
The Benjamin School North Palm Beach, FLGeneral Fund$10,000
Cornell University Ithaca, NYGeneral Fund$10,000
Presbyterian Foundation Jeffersonville, INGeneral Fund$8,000
Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Hot Springs, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
Union Christian Church of Binghamton Endicott, NYGeneral Fund$5,000
Hobe Sound Treasure Chest Hobe Sound, FLGeneral Fund$5,000
Live Like Jake Foundation Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral Fund$2,500
FCA Lacrosse Fort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Fund$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants reported Number of grants
2024 $87,500 10
2022 $80,000 14
2021 $79,500 13
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2024
Metric202420222021
Total Assets$1,782,488$1,662,237$1,634,370
Revenue$222,667$119,646$122,878
Expenses$87,595$80,015$79,530
Qualifying Distributions$87,500$80,000$79,500
Net Investment Income—$11,764$7,724
Distributable Amount$83,288$83,124$492,190

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Kelly Perkins as president, Lily Perkins as vice president, and Scott Perkins as director.

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Perkins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kelly Perkins

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Perkins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lily Perkins

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 3801 Pga Blvd Suite 500, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 741-0820

Frequently asked questions about Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc

How much does Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc gave $88K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $8,750, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Florida (22%).

Does Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 90% of Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include College of William and Mary ($25,000), Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ($15,000) and The Benjamin School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, health-related organizations, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc?

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 Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2763245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Kelly and Lily Perkins Family Foundation Inc 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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