Perry Foundation
Perry Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa City, Iowa. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to other 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, wildlife, education, community projects, health, and public policy.
Perry Foundation at a glance
In short: Perry Foundation gave $23K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $990.87), mostly in Iowa. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,790
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $991
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $428,179
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (62% 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 Perry Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a letter stating the purpose of the funds requested and a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: George Perry
Mailing address: 12 White Oak Place, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 354-1549
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 15% to California, 15% to Colorado, 2% to Nebraska, and 2% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Perry Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $240; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $240 first-time, $350 repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | Preserve Iowa Heritage | $4,000 |
| Sacnas Santa Cruz, CA | Support Activities | $3,500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Preserve Wildlife | $3,500 |
| University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Support University | $2,900 |
| ACLU Des Moines, IA | Support Activites | $1,400 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation Iowa City, IA | Support Community Projects | $1,000 |
| Greater Shenandoah Foundation Shenandoah, IA | Support Activities | $1,000 |
| Community Iowa City, IA | Support Activites | $650 |
| Planned Parenthood Omaha, NE | Support Activities | $500 |
| Heiffer International Little Rock, AR | Purchase Animals | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $428,179 | $45,538 | $28,920 | $22,790 | 23 | $22,790 | $7,813 | — |
| 2024 | $411,561 | $20,924 | $28,345 | $22,790 | 23 | $22,790 | $8,215 | — |
| 2023 | $418,982 | $16,109 | $28,941 | $23,090 | 23 | $23,090 | $5,956 | — |
| 2022 | $431,814 | $46,738 | $30,860 | $24,590 | 24 | $24,590 | $40,468 | — |
| 2021 | $415,936 | $26,473 | $33,194 | $27,590 | 26 | — | $25,154 | — |
| 2020 | $422,657 | $18,218 | $25,378 | $19,590 | 25 | — | $16,695 | $24,134 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation describes its mission as protecting and restoring Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife, while The Wild Animal Sanctuary describes its work as animal sanctuary and public education on captive wildlife. Common Good Iowa says it engages Iowans in research-based public policy advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $22,790. Grants ranged from $200 to $4,000, with a median of $350. Larger awards included $4,000 to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, $3,500 each to SACNAS and The Wild Animal Sanctuary, and $2,900 to the University of Iowa Foundation. Other recipients included the ACLU ($1,400), Johnson County Community Foundation ($1,000), and Greater Shenandoah Foundation ($1,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that applicants should contact George Perry by letter, explain the purpose of the requested funds, and submit a copy of their 501(c)(3) exemption letter. The filing lists no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George Perry is listed as director on the 2025 filing.
Perry Foundation is led by George Perry, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Perry Foundation
How much does Perry Foundation give each year?
Perry Foundation gave $23K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 23 grants.
What is Perry Foundation's typical grant size?
Perry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $991, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perry Foundation that year got $240 on average.
Where does Perry Foundation give grants?
Perry Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (12 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does Perry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Perry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Activities" (12 grants) and "Support Activites" (3 grants).
Who are Perry Foundation's largest grantees?
Perry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation ($4,000), Sacnas ($3,500) and The Wild Animal Sanctuary ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perry Foundation?
Perry Foundation reported $428K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What does Perry Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perry Foundation?
Submit a letter stating the purpose of the funds requested and a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perry Foundation's EIN?
Perry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1646632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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