Perry-griffin Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker ORIENTAL, NC EIN: 56-0860864

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The Perry-Griffin Foundation is a private foundation based in Oriental, North Carolina, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 1987. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a primary focus on educational initiatives and family support programs.

Key facts about Perry-griffin Foundation

EIN: 56-0860864
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $259,465
Grants made (2024): 47
Average grant: $5,521
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $5,682,451
Primary geography: North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Perry-griffin Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Perry-griffin Foundation's 47 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bayboro, NC (14 grants), New Bern, NC (9 grants), Grantsboro, NC (8 grants) and Oriental, NC (5 grants). None of its 47 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant" (42 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$259K

-34.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-34.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry-griffin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $389K 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

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education (K-12 schools and general educational purposes)
Youth education
Family support and community development
Human services
Special Olympics support

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500–$187,070

Average Grant

amount: $2,278–$7,050 (varies by program)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in North Carolina, with particular emphasis on Pamlico County and Jones County.

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $1.5M (100%)

States

North Carolina

Cities

BayboroNew BernGrantsboroOrientalArapahoeAuroraMerrittAllianceVanceboroVandemereBlounts CreekLowlandChapel HillMorrisville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $5,682,451
Total revenue: $461,903
Total expenses: $443,175
Total liabilities: $1,430
Giving rate: 6.5%

As of 2023:

Total assets: $8.6 million
Total distributions: $368,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,682,451	$5,657,723	$5,633,450
Revenue	$461,903	$630,960	$620,959
Expenses	$443,175	$610,383	$478,305
Qualifying Distributions	$367,908	$519,762	$386,384
Net Investment Income	$368,520	$525,416	$530,722
Distributable Amount	$389,405	$392,025	$426,446

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

272 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Pamlico County Schools ($105,500), Prime Time Senior Services ($9,500), Crystal Dixon ($7,642).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PAMLICO COUNTY SCHOOLS BAYBORO, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$105,500
PRIME TIME SENIOR SERVICES ORIENTAL, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$9,500
CRYSTAL DIXON BAYBORO, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$7,642
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
CAILEB DEAN DUVAL GRANTSBORO, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$5,000
DYLAN JACKSON POTTER GRANTSBORO, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$5,000
JACOB MYLES REEVES ORIENTAL, NC	EDUCATIONAL GRANT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Paul Delamar – Secretary-Director (20 hours/week, $35,000 compensation)
Cynthia L. Delamar – Director (2 hours/week, $7,800 compensation)
Carrie Hopkins – Director (2 hours/week)
Beth S. Wood – Director (2 hours/week)
David E. Williams – Director (2 hours/week)
Jennifer L. Delamar-Goss – Director (2 hours/week)

The foundation operates with zero full-time employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CYNTHIA L DELAMAR	DIRECTOR	2	$7,800
CARRIE HOPKINS	DIRECTOR	2	—
PAUL DELAMAR	SEC-DIRECTOR	20	$35,000
BETH S WOOD	DIRECTOR	2	—
DAVID E WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	2	—
JENNIFER L DELAMAR-GOSS	DIRECTOR	2	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 82 Oriental, NC 28571

Phone: (252) 617-0604

Website: perrygriffinfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perry-griffin Foundation fund?

The foundation's stated mission is to provide educational grants to local residents for undergraduate study. Beyond education, the foundation also supports family outreach programs and maintains a historical purpose related to the maintenance of apartment buildings constructed for occupancy by ladies of limited means. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education (K-12 schools and general educational purposes) • Youth education • Family support and community development • Human services • Sp…

How do I apply for a grant from Perry-griffin Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $259,465–$367,908 • Number of grants awarded: 65–81 grants annually • Grant range: $500–$187,070 • Median grant amount: $2,500–$2,750 • Average grant amount: $2,278–$7,050 (varies by program) **Grant Programs:** • Educational grants to individuals and organizations (primary program, averaging $7,050 across 73 recipients) • Family outreach programs ($13,750 average) • Support of Special Olympics in Pamlico County ($875 average) • Construction grants ($…

Where does Perry-griffin Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in North Carolina, with particular emphasis on Pamlico County and Jones County.

What size grants does Perry-griffin Foundation award?

In 2024, Perry-griffin Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $259K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Perry-griffin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Perry-griffin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $389K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.