Perkins Foundation
Perkins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets.
Perkins Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,795,035
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,800,001
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,966
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,795,035 | $1,800,001 | $4,966 | $7,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Perkins Foundation is led by Robert J. Perkins, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Perkins
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Engmyr
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kalai Kennedy
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Foundation
How large is Perkins Foundation?
Perkins Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
How much is Perkins Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Perkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Perkins Foundation's EIN?
Perkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-7164045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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