Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation
The Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, it reported 31 grants totaling $8,767,702, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation at a glance
In short: Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation gave $8.8M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $283K), mostly in Virginia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,767,702
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $282,829
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $28,872,938
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% 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 Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3909, Norfolk, VA 23514
Phone: (757) 671-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chrysler Museum of Art ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 155 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 1% to recipients in New York. Many of the listed Virginia recipients are in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $199K; repeat grants $307K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 479% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $8.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, VA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $2,785,800 |
| Norfolk Botanical Gardens Norfolk, VA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,478,275 |
| Virginia Zoological Society Norfolk, VA | Further Donee's charitable purpose | $833,333 |
| Virginia Arts Festival Norfolk, VA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $575,000 |
| Hurrah Players Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $411,794 |
| Nauticus Norfolk, VA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $358,333 |
| Mercy Medical Angels Virginia Beach, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Academy Virginia Beach, VA | Further Donee's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Vanguard Landing Inc Virginia Beach, VA | Further Donee's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Further Donee's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 54-1691140. Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,872,938 | $2,203,426 | $8,906,420 | $8,767,702 | 31 | $8,776,993 | $2,083,131 | $1,830,750 |
| 2023 | $35,575,932 | $189,219 | $6,379,986 | $6,259,805 | 27 | $6,267,379 | $988,109 | $1,966,285 |
| 2022 | $41,766,699 | $1,451,362 | $3,250,351 | $2,970,493 | 31 | $2,979,113 | $1,319,388 | $2,092,113 |
| 2021 | $43,565,688 | $1,885,584 | $4,506,229 | $4,193,656 | 32 | $4,225,035 | $9,219,119 | $2,349,140 |
| 2020 | $46,186,333 | $16,987,869 | $1,990,404 | $1,684,044 | 34 | — | $8,435,130 | $1,826,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Norfolk Botanical Garden describes its mission as promoting enjoyment of plants and the environment through gardens and educational programs. The Virginia Zoological Society says it supports development of the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk. The Virginia Arts Festival says it brings performing arts to the region and offers educational programs.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes helping people reach medical care through transportation (Mercy Medical Angels), educating students through programs tailored to learning differences (Chesapeake Bay Academy), and creating a community for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (Vanguard Landing).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $8,767,702. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,785,800, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest reported grants included $2,785,800 to the Chrysler Museum of Art, $1,478,275 to Norfolk Botanical Gardens, $833,333 to the Virginia Zoological Society, and $575,000 to the Virginia Arts Festival. Other notable grants included $411,794 to Hurrah Players, $358,333 to Nauticus, and $300,000 to Mercy Medical Angels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia W. Perry as president; Brandon D. Perry and J. Christopher Perry as vice presidents; L. Paige Perry as vice president; and J. Douglas Perry as treasurer.
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation is led by Patricia W. Perry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia W. Perry
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon D. Perry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Christopher Perry
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
L. Paige Perry
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.
Frequently asked questions about Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation
How much does Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation give each year?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation gave $8.8M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 27 grants.
What is Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's typical grant size?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $282,829, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation that year got $199K on average.
Where does Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation give grants?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (21 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (6 grants).
Who are Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's largest grantees?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chrysler Museum of Art ($2,785,800), Norfolk Botanical Gardens ($1,478,275) and Virginia Zoological Society ($833,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation reported $28.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Norfolk Botanical Garden describes its mission as promoting enjoyment of plants and the environment through gardens and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation?
The foundation 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 Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's EIN?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1691140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Patricia and Douglas Perry 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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