Perrin Foundation Inc

MONTCLAIR, NJ EIN: 22-6049335

Education Elementary and secondary education Religion Christianity Human services

Perrin Foundation Inc is a private, independent foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Established in 1928 in New York and granted charitable status in November 1943, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation's primary activity is making gifts, grants, and loans to other organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.0M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$862K

+4.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

+4.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perrin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $688K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is limited to Christian organizations, including churches, nursing homes, missionary programs, and schools. Funding interests include Religion and Education, with support provided nationally across the United States.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 22 grants in 2024. Recent grant recipients include:

Review Cycle

and may accept proposals on a continuous basis. Interested organizations are advised to contact the foundation directly for submission information.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides support nationally across the United States, with particular activity in New Jersey, Iowa, and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

Iowa $1.7M (42%)

New Jersey $1.1M (26%)

Kansas $584K (14%)

North Carolina $148K (4%)

Pennsylvania $105K (3%)

Michigan $98K (2%)

Florida $95K (2%)

California $92K (2%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas

Cities

Chapel HillCharlotteClaremontColorado SpringsDallasDubuqueFayettevilleGrand RapidsHallsteadHawthorneHephzibahHoffman EstatesKeystone HeightsLand O LakesLand OlakesLanoka HarborLawrencePittsboroRandolphRichmond

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $12,000,666
Total Revenue: $1,602,812
Total Expenses: $972,918
Total Giving: $861,600
Net Income: $629,894

Revenue Sources (2024):

Investment Income and Dividends: $392,588
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,210,224

Contact Information:

Address: Co Lambrides, 26 Park Street, Suite 301, Montclair, NJ 07042
Telephone: 908-903-3067

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,000,666	$11,370,802	$11,851,129
Revenue	$1,602,812	$456,355	$505,931
Expenses	$972,918	$940,836	$977,527
Qualifying Distributions	$861,600	$827,500	$843,500
Net Investment Income	$1,510,732	$370,548	$409,042
Distributable Amount	$687,824	$655,511	$686,450

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

105 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emmaus Bible College ($215,000), Christian Missions in Many Lands I ($213,500), Christian Workers Fellowship ($130,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AUGUSTA COUNSELING MINISTRY HEPHZIBAH, GA	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$25,000
BELLEVUE GOSPEL CHAPEL SCHENECTADY, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$20,000
BIBLE & LIFE MINISTRIES INC LAND O LAKES, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$1,500
CAMP IROQUOINA HALLSTEAD, PA	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$25,000
CAMP LI-LO-LI RANDOLPH, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$10,000
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN MANY LANDS I SPRING LAKE, NJ	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$213,500
CHRISTIAN WORKERS FELLOWSHIP LAWRENCE, KS	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$130,000
CORNERSTONE MAGAZINE INC CHARLOTTE, NC	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$10,000
EMMAUS BIBLE COLLEGE DUBUQUE, IA	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$215,000
EMMAUS WORLDWIDE DUBUQUE, IA	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mary Ricks is identified as a major donor to the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID C WOHLGEMUTH	SECRETARY	0.3	—
DAVID PARSONS	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
ROBERT DADD	PRESIDENT	0.5	—
ROBERT Q BENNETT	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
ROBERT SULLIVAN	TREASURER	0.5	—
DANIEL J MEARNS	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
FRED SCHWERTFEGER	VICE PRESIDE	0.3	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Elementary and secondary education Religion Christianity Human services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perrin Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Perrin Foundation Inc?

The foundation made 22 grants in 2024. Recent grant recipients include: • Emmaus Bible College: $215,000 • Christian Workers Fellowship Fund: $130,000 • Legacy Ministry Services: $56,600 Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $215,000. The foundation does not stipulate application deadlines and may accept proposals on a continuous basis. Interested organizations are advised to contact the foundation directly for submission information.

Where does Perrin Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation provides support nationally across the United States, with particular activity in New Jersey, Iowa, and Florida.

What size grants does Perrin Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Perrin Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $862K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Perrin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Perrin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $688K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.