Perkins Charitable Foundation
Perkins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Gates Mills, Ohio. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, health and food-support organizations, and conservation and wildlife organizations.
Perkins Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Perkins Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 166 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Ohio. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,737,697
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 166
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,492
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,349,286
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (37 of 166, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perkins Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Patrick Morrissey as the contact, says there are no specific guidelines for forms or materials, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick Morrissey
Mailing address: PO Box 484, Gates Mills, OH 44040
Phone: (440) 567-2217
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perkins Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Madeira School ($320K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
722 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 659 grants of 722 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, led by Ohio (34%), Florida (20%), Virginia (15%), Georgia (8%), and Montana (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 166 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perkins Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 37 of 166 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 166 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Madeira School McLean, VA | Philanthropic Purposes. | $320,000 |
| Tall Timbers Foundation Project Coordinator Talahassee, FL | Philanthropic Purposes. | $135,000 |
| Tall Timbers -Leigh Perkins Conservation Ed Ctr Talahassee, FL | Philanthropic Purposes. | $120,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic Purposes. | $115,000 |
| Archbold Foundation Thomasville, GA | Philanthropic Purposes. | $90,750 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic Purposes. | $85,530 |
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | Philanthropic Purposes. | $75,000 |
| Property & Environment Research Center Bozeman, MT | Philanthropic Purposes. | $75,000 |
| Tall Timbers Membership Tallahassee, FL | Philanthropic Purposes. | $73,500 |
| Hanna Perkins Center Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic Purposes. | $71,060 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,349,286 | $4,596,223 | $2,976,511 | $2,737,697 | 166 | $2,770,206 | $4,484,758 | $2,971,757 |
| 2024 | $14,729,574 | $4,388,400 | $2,455,727 | $2,305,000 | 132 | $2,329,791 | $4,562,610 | $2,754,594 |
| 2023 | $12,796,901 | $2,326,359 | $2,530,123 | $2,349,785 | 130 | $2,384,096 | $2,180,332 | $2,330,477 |
| 2022 | $13,000,665 | $1,221,170 | $2,515,174 | $2,381,270 | 125 | $2,387,308 | $1,137,702 | $2,336,621 |
| 2021 | $14,294,669 | $2,561,876 | $2,000,124 | $1,857,200 | 169 | $1,877,455 | $2,466,664 | $2,404,218 |
| 2020 | $13,732,917 | $1,959,792 | $1,989,250 | $1,844,435 | 161 | — | $1,876,127 | $1,894,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perkins Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Madeira School describes itself as a college preparatory school for girls in grades nine through twelve, while the Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it works to ensure people in its communities have the nutritious food they need. American Bird Conservancy describes its work as conserving wild birds and their habitats, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History says it seeks to inspire nature protection and a sustainable future through science and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 166 grants totaling $2,737,697. Grants ranged from $250 to $320,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grant was $320,000 to The Madeira School. Other large grants included $135,000 to Tall Timbers Foundation Project Coordinator, $120,000 to Tall Timbers–Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Center, $115,000 to Case Western Reserve University, and $90,750 to Archbold Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine S. Scovil, Tod Oliva, and Mary B. Perkins as co-trustees.
Perkins Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary B. Perkins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tod Oliva
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Katherine S. Scovil
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sallie Sullivan (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: George Oliva III (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Leigh H. Perkins (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Marilyn Best (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Perkins Charitable Foundation
How much does Perkins Charitable Foundation give each year?
Perkins Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 166 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 132 grants.
What is Perkins Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Perkins Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,492, across 166 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perkins Charitable Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Perkins Charitable Foundation give grants?
Perkins Charitable Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (23 grants), Thomasville, GA (11 grants), Jackson, WY (11 grants) and Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does Perkins Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 166 grants with a stated purpose on Perkins Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic Purposes." (166 grants).
Who are Perkins Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Perkins Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Madeira School ($320,000), Tall Timbers Foundation Project Coordinator ($135,000) and Tall Timbers -Leigh Perkins Conservation Ed Ctr ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perkins Charitable Foundation?
Perkins Charitable Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Perkins Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perkins Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perkins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Perkins Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6549753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Perkins Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perkins-charitable-foundation-morg_8133fef48a114b478e06f2f34ec449cb
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