Perigee Fund is a national philanthropic organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Operating as a supporting organization to The Seattle Foundation, the fund is deeply committed to equity and systems change in infant and early childhood mental health. The organization employs 13 staff members and maintains a 4-Star rating for accountability and financial management.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.6M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.4M
+29.0% YoY
Grant Count
64
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$288K
+33.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Perigee Fund's vision is to end intergenerational trauma through the power of early relationships. The organization invests in systems change to ensure that during pregnancy and early childhood, more families receive healing programs, services, and resources that protect and nurture their unfolding relationships.
Primary focus areas include:
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) — Supporting the caregiver-infant relationship and addressing intergenerational trauma
- Maternal Mental Health (MMH) — Prenatal and postpartum mental health support
- Systems and Policy Change — Embedding caregiver and infant mental health supports in policies and systems to equitably reach families
- Equity and Trauma-Informed Practice — Centering communities of color and families impacted by trauma, with particular emphasis on BIPOC leaders and organizations historically underserved by philanthropy
The fund prioritizes efforts in which the voices of families impacted by trauma play a central role in shaping services, defining policy, and advocating for change.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $5,000 to $3,000,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The fund makes grants on a rolling basis throughout the year. Program team members actively seek out organizations positioned to equitably advance prenatal-age 3 priorities. Occasional RFPs are issued that are open to applicants meeting specified eligibility criteria. The fund also maintains a grantee portal for partner organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Perigee Fund operates nationally across the United States with a deeper focus in Washington State. The organization resources efforts across the country through a mix of grantee partnerships and open funding opportunities, while conducting more intensive work in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $17,576,324
- Total Revenues: $12,155,132
- Total Expenses: $18,715,930
- Number of Employees: 13
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,642,968 | $17,576,324 | $25,046,896 |
| Revenue | $23,892,754 | $12,155,132 | $36,295,232 |
| Expenses | $22,522,280 | $18,715,930 | $21,402,328 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,122,754 | $905,132 | $416,732 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Perigee Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seattle Foundation ($3,712,989), Zero to Three ($2,500,000), Givedirectly ($700,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | TO SUPPORT THE PERIGEE DONOR-ADVISED FUND (PERIGEE) | $3,712,989 |
| ZERO TO THREE WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT POLICY & IECMH CAPACITY | $2,500,000 |
| GIVEDIRECTLY NEW YORK, NY | RX KIDS | $700,000 |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | TO SUPPORT THE PERIGEE MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH EQUITY FUND | $675,000 |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS NEW YORK, NY | CARE FOR ALL WITH RESPECT AND EQUITY (CARE) FUND | $500,000 |
| FIRST 5 FUNDEMENTALS TACOMA, WA | PIERCE COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK | $500,000 |
| MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND BELLEVUE, WA | NEGOTIATED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL AND WA STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | PEDIATRICS SUPPORTING PARENTS YEAR 4 | $500,000 |
| YWCA OF SEATTLE-KING-SNOHOMISH COUNTY SEATTLE, WA | SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOMEWARD HOUSE COLLABORATIVE YEAR 4 | $400,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION DENVER, CO | INTEGRATING IECMH INTO PRIMARY CARE | $314,411 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Lisa Mennet, PhD (psychologist)
Officers: Ceil Erickson, Kristin Sandaas, Lorri A Dunsmore
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA MENNET | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KIRSTIN SANDAAS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CEIL ERICKSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARY RENNEKAMP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BECCA GRAVES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| ELIZABETH KRAUSE | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | — |
| CARA PRIESTLEY | DIR. PLANNING & OPS | 40 | — |
| KIMBERLY GILSDORF | PROGRAM OFFICER | 32 | — |
| MARIEL MENDEZ | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Perigee Fund has announced multiple grant initiatives and recipient cohorts, including:
Perigee Fund Announces Families at the HEART Grant Recipients\_ - Perigee\**Families at the HEART Grant Program** — Supporting organizations advancing maternal and infant mental health equity
Perigee Fund Announces Families at the HEART Grant Recipients\_ - Perigee\**Maternal Mental Health Equity Fund** — Dedicated funding stream for maternal mental health initiatives
Maternal Mental Health Equity Fund Announces Grant Recipients**Building Together Grant Program** — Supporting collaborative approaches to systems change
Meet the Recipients of our \u201CBuilding Together\" Grant - Perigee Fund**Washington State Programs** — Including GBI pilots, Indigenous Birth Justice Network, and Parent Ambassador Program partnerships
The fund maintains an active grantee directory listing over 60 partner organizations working across maternal mental health policy advocacy, infant mental health practice and policy, child welfare prevention, and related areas.
Maternal Mental Health Equity Fund Announces Grant RecipientsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Perigee Fund fund?
Perigee Fund's vision is to end intergenerational trauma through the power of early relationships. The organization invests in systems change to ensure that during pregnancy and early childhood, more families receive healing programs, services, and resources that protect and nurture their unfolding relationships. Primary focus areas include: • **Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)** — Supporting the caregiver-infant relationship and addressing intergenerational trauma • **Maternal …
How do I apply for a grant from Perigee Fund?
**Grant Range:** $5,000 to $3,000,000 **Annual Giving:** $14.3 million (2024) **Grant Types:** Perigee Fund uses multiple grant mechanisms including: • Time-and-purpose-bound project grants • Capacity-building grants • General operating support (negotiated) • Funder collaboratives and pooled funding • Invitation-only rolling grants • Occasional competitive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) **Application Process:** The fund makes grants on a rolling basis throughout the year. Program team members ac…
Where does Perigee Fund make grants?
Perigee Fund operates nationally across the United States with a deeper focus in Washington State. The organization resources efforts across the country through a mix of grantee partnerships and open funding opportunities, while conducting more intensive work in Washington.
What size grants does Perigee Fund award?
In 2024, Perigee Fund awarded 64 grants totaling $18.4M — an average of about $288K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Perigee Fund's EIN?
Perigee Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0847498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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