Perry Foundation Inc
Perry Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1946 and incorporated in Virginia. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that has been tax-exempt since February 1948. The foundation was created by Hunter Perry and his sister, Lillian Perry Edwards, to formalize their philanthropic work. Hunter Perry accumulated his wealth through buying and operating theaters and cinemas in Charlottesville and throughout Virginia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.8M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+12.6% YoY
Grant Count
51
-1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+14.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation maintains a low-profile approach to grantmaking and does not publish extensive formal guidelines or priorities. However, based on grant activity, the foundation focuses on:
- Education (K-12 and higher education)
- Human services
- Community development
- Youth services
- Arts and culture
- Health and public health
- Housing and homelessness
- The elderly
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports Charlottesville and surrounding Virginia communities, with a particular emphasis on the local Charlottesville area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $31,847,018
- Total revenue: $3,871,789
- Total expenses: $2,542,771
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investments: $28.8 million
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,847,018 | $30,518,000 | $30,414,944 |
| Revenue | $3,871,789 | $2,331,659 | $8,588,614 |
| Expenses | $2,542,771 | $2,228,603 | $2,270,004 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,379,617 | $2,120,283 | $2,019,480 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,783,636 | $2,258,339 | $8,472,277 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,275,941 | $1,901,379 | $1,825,757 |
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
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Donald R. Morin - President
- Gary C McGee - Trustee
- Edward D Tayloe II - Trustee
- Susan Cabell-Mains - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD R MORIN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DANIEL P GOODALL | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 3 | — |
| KARA O'BRIEN-COX | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SUSAN CABELL-MAINS | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| SUZANNE J BROOKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WADE TREMBLAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARY BARRICK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Perry Foundation Incorporated c/o Donald R. Morin P.O. Box 8260 Charlottesville, VA 22906-8260
Phone: (434) 977-5679
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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