The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $146,000 to charitable organizations, including youth-serving, child-welfare, and community organizations.
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio at a glance
In short: The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio gave $146K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $146,000
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,636
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,752,386
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ypie - Yonkers Partner in Education Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pennington, New Jersey. In 2025, 86% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Pennsylvania, 3% to Tennessee, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $157K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ypie - Yonkers Partner in Education Inc Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon NY Mount Vernon, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Ctr Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| New Heights Youth Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Children's Aid Society New Oxford, PA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Green & Gold Fund Inc Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Green Chimneys Childrens Services Inc Brewster, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
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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 | $3,752,386 | $386,545 | $262,885 | $146,000 | 22 | $209,243 | $338,208 | $226,889 |
| 2024 | $3,580,096 | $-206,809 | $261,283 | $152,500 | 19 | $210,897 | $104,285 | $211,338 |
| 2023 | $4,082,460 | $185,347 | $273,492 | $156,500 | 21 | $217,648 | $135,557 | $213,675 |
| 2022 | $4,166,978 | $354,585 | $295,837 | $146,500 | 23 | $226,242 | $290,945 | $238,313 |
| 2021 | $4,107,384 | $380,607 | $284,325 | $127,000 | 20 | — | $312,598 | $225,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $227K 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 support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New Heights Youth says it educates and empowers underserved youth to develop skills for success in high school, college, and life. Children’s Aid Society describes providing care and services to neglected children, while Association to Benefit Children says it provides services to children and families in the New York metropolitan area.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes serving youth involved in the criminal justice system (Exalt Youth), advancing research and treatment for catastrophic pediatric diseases (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), training incarcerated people to raise dogs for service and law-enforcement purposes (Puppies Behind Bars), supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families (Friends of Karen), and addressing hunger in Westchester County (Feeding Westchester).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $146,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to YPIE – Yonkers Partner in Education, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon, Port Chester Carver Center, Covenant House, Association to Benefit Children, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, New Heights Youth, Children’s Aid Society, and Green & Gold Fund. It also gave $7,000 to Green Chimneys Children’s Services and $5,000 each to Feeding Westchester and Puppies Behind Bars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Amicucci as president and director, Karen Walsh as vice president and director, Emily P. Kahn as secretary and director, and Lucy Amicucci as director.
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio is led by Paul Amicucci, President - Director on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Amicucci
President - Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Emily P. Kahn
Secretary - Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Lucy Amicucci
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Karen Walsh
Vice President - Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $14K, to Paul Amicucci (President - DIR). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio
How much does The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio give each year?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio gave $146K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 19 grants.
What is The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's typical grant size?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,636, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio give grants?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Yonkers, NY (4 grants).
Does The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's largest grantees?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Ypie - Yonkers Partner in Education Inc ($10,000), Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon NY ($10,000) and Port Chester Carver Center Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (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 Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New Heights Youth says it educates and empowers underserved youth to develop skills for success in high school, college, and life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's EIN?
The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1193806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundatio accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025
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