Perry-Griffin Foundation
The Perry-Griffin Foundation is a private foundation based in Oriental, North Carolina. Its stated mission includes scholarships for qualified Pamlico County High School graduates planning to attend North Carolina public universities or community colleges, housing for elderly women of limited means, and support for Pamlico County nonprofits serving underserved and special-needs populations.
Perry-Griffin Foundation at a glance
In short: Perry-Griffin Foundation gave $298K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $298,171
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,421
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,846,572
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Perry-Griffin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website describes a hard-copy application process for nonprofit grants. The 2023 filing lists scholarship application materials as the applicant’s name, address and phone number; colleges of acceptance; an essay about extracurricular activities, community involvement, academic and career goals; honors and awards; previous employment; transcripts; two recommendation letters; and financial-aid awards. The website lists a scholarship application deadline of May 14, 2026, which has passed.
- Review Cycle
- The nonprofit grant application deadline listed on the website is June 30, 2026, which has passed.
- Deadline
- The nonprofit grant application deadline listed on the website is June 30, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Delamar
Mailing address: PO Box 82, Oriental, NC 28571
Phone: (252) 617-0604
Website: https://perrygriffinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perry-Griffin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pamlico County Schools ($137K). Together the top 9 received $182K.
Organizations only. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($115,695), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
262 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 262 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s nonprofit grant requirements focus on organizations located in Pamlico County, with at least 80% of their clientele being county residents. Its scholarship mission concerns graduates of Pamlico County High School attending North Carolina public universities or community colleges. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Perry-Griffin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $259K (2024) to $397K (2023). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County Schools Bayboro, NC | Educational Grant | $136,947 |
| 41 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $111,500 |
| Prime Time Senior Services Oriental, NC | Educational Grant | $10,000 |
| Heartworks Bayboro, NC | Educational Grant | $7,500 |
| Hope Clinic Bayboro, NC | Educational Grant | $7,500 |
| Pamlico Partnership for Children Bayboro, NC | Family Outreach Programs | $7,500 |
| Voices Together Chapel Hill, NC | Educational Grant | $7,500 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Educational Grant | $3,529 |
| Friends of the Pamlico County Public Library Bayboro, NC | Grant Towards Constuction of New Facility | $1,000 |
| Childrens Summer Theater Workshop Oriental, NC | Summer Workshop for Children | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,846,572 | $656,923 | $494,302 | $298,171 | 55 | $408,092 | $555,805 | $417,203 |
| 2024 | $5,682,451 | $461,903 | $443,175 | $259,465 | 47 | $367,908 | $368,520 | $389,405 |
| 2023 | $5,657,723 | $630,960 | $610,383 | $397,371 | 47 | $519,762 | $525,416 | $392,025 |
| 2022 | $5,633,450 | $620,959 | $478,305 | $289,755 | 48 | $386,384 | $530,722 | $426,446 |
| 2021 | $5,486,796 | $610,550 | $467,231 | $299,461 | 65 | — | $536,596 | $424,448 |
| 2020 | $5,339,977 | $216,927 | $439,271 | $284,397 | 65 | — | $144,692 | $386,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry-Griffin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $417K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its three-part mission as providing scholarships, housing for elderly women of limited means, and financial support for Pamlico County nonprofits focused on underserved and special-needs populations.
Its nonprofit grant page says eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities, public entities such as traditional public schools, and churches with ongoing, well-defined programs for the elderly. Applicants must be located in Pamlico County, and at least 80% of their clientele must be Pamlico County residents. The page identifies populations with special needs that are not otherwise fully served as a primary focus.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Hope Clinic describes its work as free medical and dental care for low-income, uninsured adults in Pamlico County. Voices Together says it uses specialized music therapy to empower individuals to find their voice and create their own path. Pamlico Partnership for Children says it connects community sectors to create better lives for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $298,171. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $136,947, with a median of $2,500. The largest award was $136,947 to Pamlico County Schools for an educational grant. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Prime Time Senior Services for an educational grant; $7,500 each to Heartworks and Hope Clinic for educational grants, and to Pamlico Partnership for Children for family outreach programs; and $7,500 to Voices Together for an educational grant.
For nonprofit applications, the website requests a detailed letter identifying the people in Pamlico County the organization would serve; supporting documents, including budgets, may be attached. Applicants must provide an IRS tax-exemption letter. The foundation says grants usually will not be awarded when they would be the recipient’s total means of financial support, and that collaborative efforts and matching grants are encouraged. Churches’ grants are matching grants. The website also excludes organizations that do not serve Pamlico County residents, individuals, political campaigns, activities intended to influence legislation, and religious organizations seeking funds for theological purposes. Recipients must report how grant funds were used after they are expended.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia L. Delamar, Carrie Hopkins, Beth S. Wood, David E. Williams, Jennifer L. Delamar-Goss, and Sara L. Delamar as directors. Paul Delamar is listed as secretary-director.
Perry-Griffin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia L. Delamar
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Paul Delamar
Sec-Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2025)
Carrie Hopkins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara L. Delamar
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth S. Wood
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David E. Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Delamar-Goss
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ned E. Delamar (2020–2022) — V & Chm-Dire
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Paul Delamar (Sec-Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Perry-Griffin Foundation
How much does Perry-Griffin Foundation give each year?
Perry-Griffin Foundation gave $298K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $259K across 47 grants.
What is Perry-Griffin Foundation's typical grant size?
Perry-Griffin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,421, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Perry-Griffin Foundation give grants?
Perry-Griffin Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bayboro, NC (5 grants) and Oriental, NC (2 grants).
Does Perry-Griffin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Perry-Griffin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant" (50 grants).
Who are Perry-Griffin Foundation's largest grantees?
Perry-Griffin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pamlico County Schools ($136,947), Prime Time Senior Services ($10,000) and Heartworks ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($115,695), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perry-Griffin Foundation?
Perry-Griffin Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $417K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Perry-Griffin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its three-part mission as providing scholarships, housing for elderly women of limited means, and financial support for Pamlico County nonprofits focused on underserved and special-needs populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perry-Griffin Foundation?
The foundation’s website describes a hard-copy application process for nonprofit grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perry-Griffin Foundation's EIN?
Perry-Griffin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0860864. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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