The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Monticello, Florida. Its 2025 filing records grants to organizations in Florida and several other states, including conservation, arts, wildlife, and community-health organizations.
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation gave $350K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,500
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,950
- +42.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $1,556,557
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Anne H Perkins as the contact, says there are no specific guidelines or award restrictions, and lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne H Perkins
Mailing address: 5097 West Lake Roadd, Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: (216) 308-0451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tall Timbers-Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Ctr ($270K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 8% to Vermont, 2% to Wyoming, 1% to Montana, and less than 1% to New York, as reported in the filing. The grant list also includes a $500 award to the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $231K (2020) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tall Timbers-Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Ctr Tallahassee, FL | Philanthropic | $270,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center Manchester, VT | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Miami, FL | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Fort Myers, FL | Philanthropic | $18,000 |
| Astoria Park Conservancy Jackson, WY | Philanthropic | $6,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Dorset Theater Festival 2024 Dorset, VT | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Livingston Healthcare Foundation Livingston, MT | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New Yorkk, NY | Philanthropic | $1,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | Philanthropic | $500 |
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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 | $1,556,557 | $295,331 | $366,350 | $349,500 | 10 | $353,170 | $288,045 | $382,727 |
| 2024 | $1,627,576 | $313,246 | $332,499 | $295,000 | 12 | $298,820 | $280,117 | $353,523 |
| 2023 | $1,646,829 | $121,983 | $290,030 | $282,500 | 11 | $285,120 | $117,073 | $297,462 |
| 2022 | $1,814,876 | $128,918 | $307,363 | $290,000 | 6 | $295,930 | $123,961 | $292,716 |
| 2021 | $1,993,321 | $329,625 | $264,894 | $250,000 | 1 | $254,606 | $321,979 | $303,701 |
| 2020 | $1,928,590 | $191,933 | $246,763 | $231,400 | 15 | — | $182,876 | $241,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $383K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in conservation, the arts, wildlife care, and community health. For example, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust says it works to conserve and restore fisheries and habitats, while Southern Vermont Arts Center says its mission is to promote and nurture the arts. Livingston Healthcare Foundation says it advances community health and wellness through financial support for healthcare programs, services, and equipment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $349,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $270,000, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest grant was $270,000 to Tall Timbers-Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Southern Vermont Arts Center, $20,000 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and $18,000 to Captains for Clean Water.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Hollis Perkins as president and co-trustee, and Slocumb Hollis Perry as vice president and co-trustee.
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation is led by Anne Hollis Perkins, President & Co-Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Hollis Perkins
President & Co-Trustee
V. President → President & Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Slocumb Hollis Perry
V. President & Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marilyn Best (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Leigh H. Perkins Sr. (2020) — President
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 The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation
How much does The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation give each year?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation gave $350K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $295K across 12 grants.
What is The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $34,950, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation give grants?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (8%).
Does The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (10 grants).
Who are The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tall Timbers-Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Ctr ($270,000), Southern Vermont Arts Center ($25,000) and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $383K (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 The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in conservation, the arts, wildlife care, and community health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's EIN?
The Anne & Leigh Perkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1496755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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