The Perenchio Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established by the late A. Jerrold "Jerry" Perenchio. Based in Pasadena, California, the foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that foster and support visual and performing arts in Los Angeles, particularly in historically underfunded and underserved communities. The foundation operates with a small dedicated staff and is guided by its founder's commitment to create a positive, lasting impact in the region through the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$43.5M
+55.2% YoY
Grant Count
121
+11.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$360K
+39.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Perenchio Foundation's mission is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that foster and support visual and performing arts in Los Angeles communities, particularly those that are underserved. The foundation recognizes the essential role that arts play in building equitable, culturally vibrant, and inclusive communities.
The Foundation's work is guided by Mr. Perenchio's commitment to create a positive, lasting impact in the region through the arts with a focus on:
- Quality
- Accessibility
- Permanence
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 121 grants in the most recent fiscal year, with total giving of $43,513,000 (FY 2024) and $28,028,000 (FY 2023).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in California, with a particular emphasis on Los Angeles. Additional funding activity has been noted in Virginia, New York, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $696,365,999 (FY 2024) / $725,093,242 (FY 2023)
- Total giving: $43,513,000 (FY 2024) / $28,028,000 (FY 2023)
- Annual expenses: Approximately $13 million
- Annual revenue: Approximately $21.7 million
Compensation:
- Stephania Ramirez (CEO): $517,000 annually
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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
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Perenchio Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Executive Leadership:
- John G. Perenchio – Chairman/Director
- Robin Perenchio – President/Director
- Stephania Ramirez – Chief Executive Officer
- Michael A. Enright – Secretary/Director
- Alan Horn – Director
- Lauren Perenchio Hersh – Director
Staff:
- Yong Hwa Chae – Operations Manager
- Rachel Wiegardt-Egel – Grants Associate
- Rachel Dahan – Grants and Operations
The foundation employs approximately 5 people.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A ENRIGHT | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN G PERENCHIO | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ROBIN PERENCHIO | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ALAN HORN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LAUREN PERENCHIO HERSH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHANIA RAMIREZ | CEO | 40 | $516,827 |
| YONG HWA CHAE | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $113,077 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Perenchio Foundation has made significant grants to major arts organizations, including:
Grants Awarded Charts - Perenchio FoundationA $5 million gift to the American Film Institute to support diversity
AFI Announces $5 Million Gift From the Perenchio Foundation to Support DiversityA $2.2 million multi-year operating support grant to the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC)
AFI Announces $5 Million Gift From the Perenchio Foundation to Support DiversityGrants to organizations including VOX Femina
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with recent grant activity documented in its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing.
Grants Awarded Charts - Perenchio FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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