Public Entity Risk Institute
PERI is a 509(a)(3) supporting organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purpose of Public Risk Management Association- to advance the knowledge and practice of public risk management.
Public Entity Risk Institute at a glance
In short: Public Entity Risk Institute gave $212K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $212K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,500
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $211,500
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $211,500
- Total assets
- $3,927,170
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Public Entity Risk Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Public Risk Management Association ($212K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Public Entity Risk Institute gives
- Giving grew 164% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $212K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Risk Management Association Alexandria, VA | Grant to supported organization - See Part IV | $211,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,927,170 | $333,275 | $868,155 | $211,500 | 1 | $333,275 |
| 2024 | $4,390,549 | $589,070 | $765,823 | $170,000 | 1 | $589,070 |
| 2023 | $4,867,679 | $148,962 | $537,094 | $82,350 | 1 | $148,962 |
| 2022 | $4,918,248 | $209,732 | $520,630 | $80,000 | 1 | $209,732 |
| 2021 | $6,109,209 | $637,966 | $510,957 | $70,000 | 1 | $637,966 |
| 2020 | $6,059,307 | $245,827 | $386,132 | $35,112 | 1 | $243,667 |
| 2019 | $5,674,241 | $255,851 | $472,644 | $71,226 | 1 | $255,851 |
About Public Entity Risk Institute
Based on IRS filings
Public Entity Risk Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $212K. Net investment income was $333K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Public Entity Risk Institute is led by Jennifer H Ackerman, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer H Ackerman
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott J Kramer
Chair & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fann
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Barham
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Mallett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Donna L Capria (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori J Gray (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Daniel Hurley (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jani J Jennings (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Forestine Carroll (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marshall W Davies II PhD (2019) — Executive Director- Ret. April
- Former: Matthew D Hansen (2019) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Public Entity Risk Institute
How much does Public Entity Risk Institute give each year?
Public Entity Risk Institute gave $212K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 1 grant.
How large is Public Entity Risk Institute?
Public Entity Risk Institute reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $333K.
What is Public Entity Risk Institute?
Public Entity Risk Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Public Entity Risk Institute operate?
Public Entity Risk Institute has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Public Entity Risk Institute's EIN?
Public Entity Risk Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1873459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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