Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Allegan, Michigan. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations promoting health, well-being, and education in communities where Perrigo operates.
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation gave $963K across 101 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $963,278
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 101
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,537
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $81,513
- -9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (39 of 101, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Perrigofoundationperrigocom
Mailing address: 515 Eastern Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: (269) 673-8451
Website: https://perrigo.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
Who Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc ($165K). Together the top 10 received $519K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
484 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 474 grants of 484 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports communities where Perrigo operates. In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients, 17% to Tennessee, 8% to New York, 3% to Vermont, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 101 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $963K (2025) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 101 grants totaling $963K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc Nashville, TN | General Support | $165,000 |
| Heart of West Mi United Way Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $130,468 |
| United Way - Allegan Allegan, MI | General Support | $72,144 |
| Kids Food Basket Holland, MI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sylvia's Place Allegan, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wings Home Inc Allegan, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Wings of Hope Hospice Inc Allegan, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Allegan Area Education Allegan, MI | General Support | $16,500 |
| American Red Cross Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,513 | $1,060,020 | $961,938 | $963,278 | 101 | $1,062,988 | $8,170 |
| 2024 | $90,507 | $600,000 | $1,217,578 | $1,052,466 | 126 | $1,151,293 | $17,021 |
| 2023 | $626,424 | $1,450,000 | $1,211,551 | $1,034,964 | 146 | $1,128,465 | $14,708 |
| 2022 | $573,498 | $1,600,000 | $1,329,987 | $988,831 | 111 | $1,120,496 | $41,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
The foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the health, well-being, and education of individuals and families in communities where Perrigo operates. Its website describes support for local healthcare organizations, mental health services—especially for children and families—education and scholarships, STEM learning, job skills and employability, and basic needs such as food, housing, end-of-life support, and social services.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations funded. Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through meal programs, farming, family food provision, and educational programming. Sylvia’s Place describes its work as supporting women and children through preventive education and advocacy. Wings Home provides no-cost end-of-life care to hospice patients who lack family support or a caregiver. Holland Community Hospital says its mission is to improve community health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $963,278. Grants ranged from $156 to $165,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $165,000 to International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc. for general support; $130,468 to Heart of West MI United Way for general support; and $72,144 to United Way - Allegan for general support. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Kids Food Basket, $25,000 each to Sylvia’s Place and Wings Home, and $20,000 to Emergency Assistance Foundation.
The foundation’s website lists its grant application as open. Its 2024 filing states that applications must be submitted online using the forms and instructions on its website, and that there are no deadlines. The filing also states that awards must support educational or health-related charitable activities located within the Perrigo Company. How to apply: The foundation accepts unsolicited requests; submit the application and required materials online. The 2024 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Farrington as president and director; Charles Atkinson as secretary and director; Murray Kessler, Ronald Janish, Eduardo Bezerra, Kyle Hanson, and Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as directors; and Sonia Hollies as senior vice president and global treasurer.
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas Farrington, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Farrington
President & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Murray Kessler
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ronald Janish
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kyle Hanson
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Charles Atkinson
Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eduardo Bezerra
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Patrick Lockwood-Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sonia Hollies
Senior Vice President & Global Treasurer
Treasurer → Senior Vice President & Global Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Grainne Quinn (2024) — Director
- Former: Rob Willis (2024) — Director
- Former: Todd Kingma (2022–2023) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
How much does Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation give each year?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation gave $963K across 101 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 126 grants.
What is Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,537, across 101 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation give grants?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (15 grants), Allegan, MI (13 grants), Holland, MI (11 grants) and New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (101 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc ($165,000), Heart of West Mi United Way ($130,468) and United Way - Allegan ($72,144), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the health, well-being, and education of individuals and families in communities where Perrigo operates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check perrigo.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3553518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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