The Hortense B Perry Foundation
The mission of the hortense b. Perry foundation, inc. Is committed to providing resources and services within the community with a focus on education, health, leadership development, economic empowerment, and the visual and performing arts. Our top priorities are:education, health, and economic empowerment.
The Hortense B Perry Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,356,084
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $241,617
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,089
- -79.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $282,239
- +50.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Hortense B Perry Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 7, 2027 (Hortense B. Perry Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Hortense B Perry Foundation
Who The Hortense B Perry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates Louisville, KY | Educational Exp | $43,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,356,084 | $241,617 | $282,239 | — | — | $8,089 |
| 2023 | $1,757,409 | $209,968 | $187,969 | — | — | $40,205 |
| 2022 | $1,352,910 | $318,707 | $209,060 | — | — | $46,345 |
| 2021 | $1,243,263 | $201,359 | $102,285 | — | — | $45,697 |
| 2020 | $57,291 | $48,200 | $53,547 | $43,000 | 1 | — |
About The Hortense B Perry Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Hortense B Perry Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hortense B Perry Foundation is led by Christie McCravy, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christie McCravy
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Curry
Immediate Past President
President → Financial Secretary, 2023
Financial Secretary → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chantelle Barbour
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dixon
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernesteen Greer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Farris
Board Member
Financial Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Teague
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latisha Cahoon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynetta Crawford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Marshall
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Stoddard
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie White
Financial Secretary
Board Member → Financial Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosaland Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Baxter
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Verna Cahoon
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virenda Cunningham-Lester
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Bush
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Cotton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karmen Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine S. Pleasant
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharis Lattimore
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Farris
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Phyllis Pettaway (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Barbour (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sherrie Lyons (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beverly Harris (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Erika Collins-Nortfleet (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Frances Sandifer-Cotton (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Teague (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sherrie Bethea (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sherry Lyons (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa Moore (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Collins (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hortense B Perry Foundation
How large is The Hortense B Perry Foundation?
The Hortense B Perry Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $242K.
Where does The Hortense B Perry Foundation operate?
The Hortense B Perry Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Hortense B Perry Foundation's EIN?
The Hortense B Perry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1251540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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