The James W Perkins Memorial Trust
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $133K.
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: The James W Perkins Memorial Trust gave $73K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,909,094
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James W Perkins Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wm & Mary Marshall Wythe Law Sch ($20K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James W Perkins Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $88K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wm & Mary Marshall Wythe Law Sch Williamsburg, VA | Educational Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Eggleston Summer Camp Norfolk, VA | Educational Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Virginia Stage Company Norfolk, VA | Educational Scholarship Fund | $12,500 |
| Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA | Educational Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Educational Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,909,094 | $152,108 | $135,231 | $72,500 | 5 | $72,500 | $132,513 | $94,276 |
| 2023 | $1,905,077 | $67,800 | $113,822 | $72,500 | 5 | $72,500 | $86,584 | $87,264 |
| 2022 | $1,908,909 | $95,826 | $111,652 | $71,000 | 9 | $71,000 | $86,476 | $90,589 |
| 2021 | $1,925,667 | $209,459 | $132,445 | $88,000 | 10 | $88,000 | $114,276 | $105,887 |
| 2020 | $1,848,548 | $92,499 | $100,533 | $61,000 | 8 | — | $79,424 | $93,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James W Perkins Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust is led by C. Arthur Robinson II, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Arthur Robinson II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 James W Perkins Memorial Trust
How much does The James W Perkins Memorial Trust give each year?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust gave $73K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 5 grants.
What is The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James W Perkins Memorial Trust give grants?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Does The James W Perkins Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship Fund" (5 grants).
Who are The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Wm & Mary Marshall Wythe Law Sch ($20,000), Eggleston Summer Camp ($20,000) and Virginia Stage Company ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James W Perkins Memorial Trust?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (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 is The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's EIN?
The James W Perkins Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6271058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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