Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation
The Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation, also known as The Perry Family Foundation, is a private family foundation established in 1993 in Virginia. Based in Norfolk, Virginia, the foundation represents over 35 years of consistent philanthropy by Patricia W. Perry and J. Douglas Perry, who have maintained a preference for quiet, behind-the-scenes giving while supporting numerous organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
-18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.8M
+40.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$283K
+22.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Education: Elementary and secondary education, higher education
- Human Services: Support for at-risk populations and vulnerable communities
- Arts and Culture: Art museums, arts services, theater, visual arts programs
- Religion: Protestant organizations
The foundation's giving is concentrated primarily in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area, with some grants extending to Florida, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Washington.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates as a private family foundation making contributions exclusively to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
$231,845
Average Grant
$231,845
Invitation Only
**: Invitation only—the foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus: Hampton Roads, Virginia area
Secondary focus: Florida, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $28,872,938 (2024)
- Annual Giving: $8,767,702 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $2,203,426 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $8,906,420 (2024)
- EIN: 54-1691140
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,872,938 | $35,575,932 | $41,766,699 |
| Revenue | $2,203,426 | $189,219 | $1,451,362 |
| Expenses | $8,906,420 | $6,379,986 | $3,250,351 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,776,993 | $6,267,379 | $2,979,113 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,083,131 | $988,109 | $1,319,388 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,830,750 | $1,966,285 | $2,092,113 |
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
155 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Patricia W. Perry: President
- J. Douglas Perry: Treasurer
- Brandon D. Perry: Vice President
- J. Christopher Perry: Vice President
- L. Paige Perry: Vice President
None of the family members receive compensation for their foundation roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA W PERRY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BRANDON D PERRY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| J DOUGLAS PERRY | TREASURER | — | — |
| J CHRISTOPHER PERRY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| L PAIGE PERRY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Patricia and Douglas Perry endowed the Artistic Director position at the Virginia Arts Festival, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to arts and culture in the region.
Pat and Doug Perry endow Artistic Director position of Virginia Arts FestivalContact Information
Address: PO Box 3909, Norfolk, VA 23514-3909
Telephone: 757-671-1700
Note: The foundation does not provide public contact information and does not accept unsolicited grant requests.
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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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