Perkins-Ponder Foundation
The Perkins-Ponder Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations serving economically disadvantaged and dependent aged females and underprivileged children in Bibb County, Georgia, with a human-services focus.
Perkins-Ponder Foundation at a glance
In short: Perkins-Ponder Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $62,000
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,769
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,365,218
- +12.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perkins-Ponder Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to use the application form and materials listed through Bank of America’s grantmaking resources. The filing also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists February 1. That date is a past cycle as of September 29, 2026; the filing does not specify a year for the deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists February 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Drake Co Bank Of America
Mailing address: 3414 Peachtree Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30326-1113
Phone: (404) 264-1377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Perkins-Ponder Foundation
Who Perkins-Ponder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated program focus is Bibb County, Georgia. In 2026, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 8% to recipients in Texas, and 5% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Perkins-Ponder Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Middle Georgia Justice Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Macon Volunteer Clinic Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Ministry Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Macon Macon, GA | Youth Volunteer Program | $5,000 |
| Wesley Glen Ministries Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Depaul USA Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Museum of Arts & Sciences Macon, GA | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,365,218 | $196,593 | $88,617 | $62,000 | 13 | $72,170 | $180,577 | $76,048 |
| 2025 | $1,217,939 | $110,678 | $83,796 | $59,500 | 14 | $68,484 | $94,374 | $74,180 |
| 2024 | $1,184,900 | $47,456 | $76,149 | $55,000 | 14 | $63,458 | $30,361 | $65,704 |
| 2023 | $1,206,924 | $-33,399 | $95,899 | $70,000 | 13 | $78,133 | $13,015 | $69,102 |
| 2022 | $1,329,078 | $264,875 | $83,901 | $60,000 | 14 | $69,256 | $249,050 | $74,232 |
| 2021 | $1,273,141 | $106,625 | $75,368 | $53,000 | 12 | — | $93,935 | $66,411 |
| 2020 | $1,099,821 | $93,564 | $70,975 | $52,000 | 10 | — | $83,984 | $60,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perkins-Ponder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations that aid dependent and economically disadvantaged aged females and underprivileged children in Bibb County.
Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing free medical and dental care to uninsured working adults (Macon Volunteer Clinic), supporting working-poor and homeless people (Loaves and Fishes Ministry), and repairing low-income housing (Rebuilding Macon). Other 2026 grantees described their work as supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Wesley Glen Ministries) and providing services for homeless individuals (DePaul USA).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $62,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity International; $7,000 each to Middle Georgia Justice and Macon Volunteer Clinic; and $5,000 each to Loaves and Fishes Ministry, Methodist Home for Children, Boy Scouts of America, Rebuilding Macon, and Wesley Glen Ministries.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that applications are available through Bank of America’s grantmaking materials. It lists organizations offering human services in Bibb County, Georgia, as the restriction on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee, and Elizabeth Hardin and Hon. Robert Reichert as committee members.
Perkins-Ponder Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $22K (2026)
Elizabeth Hardin
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Reichert
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Perkins-Ponder Foundation
How much does Perkins-Ponder Foundation give each year?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 14 grants.
What is Perkins-Ponder Foundation's typical grant size?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,769, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perkins-Ponder Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Perkins-Ponder Foundation give grants?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (9 grants).
Does Perkins-Ponder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Perkins-Ponder Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perkins-Ponder Foundation's largest grantees?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($10,000), Middle Georgia Justice ($7,000) and Macon Volunteer Clinic ($7,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Perkins-Ponder Foundation?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (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-Ponder Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations that aid dependent and economically disadvantaged aged females and underprivileged children in Bibb County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perkins-Ponder Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to use the application form and materials listed through Bank of America’s grantmaking resources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perkins-Ponder Foundation's EIN?
Perkins-Ponder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6031554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Perkins-Ponder Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perkins-ponder-foundation-morg_33bf22b26ac44a36baac6b33793ac1f1
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