The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family
The Louis B. and Joan M. Perry Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wadsworth, Ohio. It describes itself as a Catholic Christian family foundation that believes in giving back and is passionate about education, medical research, the arts and sciences, and local charities.
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family at a glance
In short: The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family gave $1.3M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,312,118
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,731
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,075
- Total assets
- $3,964,026
- -17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (13 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family
- How to Apply
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Contact Louis and Joan Perry. Applications are by mail; no phone calls. See the attached statement for application materials. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Louis And Joan Perry
Mailing address: 5617 Appian Way, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Phone: (330) 334-5033
Website: https://ljperryfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Community Foundation ($165K). Together the top 10 received $941K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 327 grants of 350 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio organizations received 89% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania, 4%; Florida, 2%; Massachusetts, 1%; and Indiana, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 74 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 473% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation Cleveland, OH | Program and Operational Support | $165,299 |
| St Johns Evangelist Parish Cleveland, OH | Program and Operational Support | $160,000 |
| St Vincent St Mary High School Akron, OH | Program and Operational Support | $127,200 |
| Catholic Charities Akron, OH | Program and Operational Support | $115,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH | Program and Operational Support | $112,148 |
| The Village of St Edward Wadsworth, OH | Program and Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Guardian Angels Foundation for Tomorrow Morrisville, PA | Program and Operational Support | $50,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Church Akron, OH | Program and Operational Support | $45,000 |
| Guardian Angels Church Copley, OH | Program and Operational Support | $40,000 |
| St Mary Church and School Akron, OH | Program and Operational Support | $26,000 |
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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 | $3,964,026 | $529,340 | $1,368,184 | $1,312,118 | 74 | $1,324,487 | $466,286 | $279,951 |
| 2023 | $4,806,785 | $498,684 | $1,095,064 | $1,039,316 | 72 | $1,039,319 | $462,092 | $290,042 |
| 2022 | $5,381,346 | $2,766,144 | $908,317 | $872,172 | 70 | $879,952 | $292,440 | $291,087 |
| 2021 | $4,486,758 | $1,666,137 | $1,279,283 | $1,250,618 | 69 | $1,256,318 | $444,103 | $232,475 |
| 2020 | $4,022,869 | $287,395 | $557,108 | $532,117 | 65 | — | $266,974 | $228,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it is building a legacy for its children to continue its philanthropic work. Its stated interests include education, research for medical advancements, the arts and sciences, and local charities.
Its 2024 grantees include education, faith-based, hunger-relief, arts, and community organizations. For example, the Catholic Community Foundation says its mission is to foster faith-based stewardship for spiritual, educational, and charitable benefit. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank says it works to help people experience healthy, hunger-free lives. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its work as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $1,312,118. Awards ranged from $500 to $165,299, with a median grant of $5,074. The listed grants generally identify their purpose as program and operational support.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $165,299 to Catholic Community Foundation, $160,000 to St Johns Evangelist Parish, $127,200 to St Vincent St Mary High School, $115,000 to Catholic Charities in Akron, and $112,148 to Archbishop Hoban High School. Other notable grants included $100,000 to The Village of St Edward and $20,000 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis B. Perry as president and Joan M. Perry as vice president.
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family is led by Louis B. Perry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis B. Perry
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Perry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Louis B & Joan M Perry Family
How much does The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family give each year?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family gave $1.3M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 72 grants.
What is The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's typical grant size?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,075, and its average grant was $17,731, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family give grants?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (22 grants), Cleveland, OH (11 grants), Wadsworth, OH (4 grants) and Fairlawn, OH (3 grants).
Does The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's largest grantees?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Community Foundation ($165,299), St Johns Evangelist Parish ($160,000) and St Vincent St Mary High School ($127,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family fund?
The foundation says it is building a legacy for its children to continue its philanthropic work. Its stated interests include education, research for medical advancements, the arts and sciences, and local charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family?
Contact Louis and Joan Perry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's EIN?
The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3927535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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