The Perennial Foundation
The Perennial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023.
The Perennial Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Perennial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Perennial Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $9K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maestro Cares Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution - improves the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in latin America and the united states. | $5,000 |
| Foxgi Research Inc Sands Point, NY | Charitable contribution - accelerates research to find a cure for every child (and adult) in the world with foxg1 syndrome. | $3,438 |
| Teach for America Inc New York, NY | Charitable contribuion - finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,970 | $12,508 | $8,538 | 3 | $12,508 | $232 |
| 2021 | $8,538 | $3,610 | $5,610 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $478 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Perennial Foundation is led by Louis Ricciardelli, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Louis Ricciardelli
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ricciardelli
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Perennial Foundation
Where does The Perennial Foundation operate?
The Perennial Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is The Perennial Foundation's EIN?
The Perennial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3747131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 2021–2023
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