Perrin Foundation
Perrin Foundation is a private foundation based in Urbandale, Iowa. Its 2026 filing reports 40 grants totaling $154,341, supporting organizations in Iowa and other states.
Perrin Foundation at a glance
In short: Perrin Foundation gave $154K across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Iowa. 56% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $154,341
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- +300.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,859
- -73.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $1,990,399
- +1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (66% 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 Perrin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15622 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (480) 398-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perrin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lutheran Church of Hope ($43K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 16% to Michigan, 7% to New York, 6% to Arizona, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perrin Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2019) to $154K (2026). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $33,333 |
| Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $25,000 |
| University Liggett School Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi School West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $2,500 |
| St Mark's School of Texas Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Perrin Foundation?
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 | $1,990,399 | $216,817 | $188,201 | $154,341 | 40 | $160,846 | $189,462 | $113,479 |
| 2025 | $1,964,749 | $167,202 | $174,812 | $142,974 | 10 | $149,168 | $141,558 | $107,029 |
| 2024 | $1,979,371 | $19,535 | $118,062 | $88,636 | 9 | $103,349 | $55,974 | $97,959 |
| 2023 | $2,081,893 | $88,319 | $132,164 | $101,567 | 10 | $116,865 | $73,020 | $96,723 |
| 2022 | $2,128,157 | $190,218 | $115,579 | $77,900 | 8 | $96,739 | $171,379 | $105,493 |
| 2021 | $2,054,792 | $425,383 | $114,322 | $90,125 | 12 | — | $413,285 | $96,157 |
| 2020 | $1,743,756 | $44,747 | $92,871 | $79,500 | 7 | — | $44,098 | $94,484 |
| 2019 | $1,791,995 | $20,395 | $101,473 | $75,750 | 12 | — | $41,679 | $93,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perrin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community services, voter involvement, support for families with young children, food distribution, and health. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, University Liggett School describes its mission as inspiring lives of purpose through education, and United Way of Central Iowa says its mission is to improve lives by uniting the caring power of its community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $154,341. Grants ranged from $155 to $33,333, with a median grant of $1,050. The largest reported grants included $33,333 to Lutheran Church of Hope, $25,000 each to Dowling Catholic High School and University Liggett School, and $15,000 each to St. Francis of Assisi School and United Way of Central Iowa. These grants were reported for general support.
The foundation also reported grants of $2,500 to St. Mark’s School of Texas and $1,050 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. St. Mark’s describes itself as an independent college-preparatory day school for boys in grades 1 through 12.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists George M. Perrin as president, Dominique Perrin as vice president, and Michael Perrin as trustee.
Perrin Foundation is led by George M. Perrin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George M. Perrin
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Perrin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dominique Perrin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Perrin Foundation
How much does Perrin Foundation give each year?
Perrin Foundation gave $154K across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $143K across 10 grants.
What is Perrin Foundation's typical grant size?
Perrin Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,050, and its average grant was $3,859, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perrin Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Perrin Foundation give grants?
Perrin Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (16%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (10 grants), Phoenix, AZ (10 grants), West Des Moines, IA (9 grants) and Des Moines, IA (5 grants).
Does Perrin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perrin Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perrin Foundation's largest grantees?
Perrin Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Lutheran Church of Hope ($43,333 across 5 grants), Dowling Catholic High School ($25,000) and University Liggett School ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Perrin Foundation?
Perrin Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perrin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community services, voter involvement, support for families with young children, food distribution, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perrin Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perrin Foundation's EIN?
Perrin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2508292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Perrin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Perrin Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Meredith Corporation Foundation
Des Moines, IA
The foundation funds education, human services for families and children at risk, and arts and culture, with particular interest in arts groups reaching broader audiences. Recent grants were all in Iowa and ranged from $10,000 to $315,000, with a median of $12,500. It accepts written requests during January 15–March 15 and July 15–September 15; telephone requests are not accepted.
Assets
$24.6M
Grants
12
Total Given
$600K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The foundation supports employee giving and volunteer programs, as well as K–12 classroom technology through its Teachers and Technology program. That program offers grants of up to $5,000 to eligible schools in 10 states; 2024 giving had a median grant of $6,110 and was concentrated in Delaware. It generally funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though eligible teachers could apply for the announced Teachers and Technology round.
Assets
$12.1M
Grants
4
Total Given
$971K
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
More similar funders
More Funders in Iowa
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Perrin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perrin-foundation-morg_18769e02ba5b423cb3dbc77e3e534820
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_752508292_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Perrin Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/perrin-foundation-morg_18769e02ba5b423cb3dbc77e3e534820},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Perrin Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Perrin Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?