The Perper Family Foundation
The Perper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing describes its grantmaking policy as supporting preselected charitable organizations; the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Perper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Perper Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Maine. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,029,608
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,880
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $12,565,083
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (11 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (64% 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 Perper Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3715 Columbine Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 905-1710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Perper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bowdoin College ($660K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 263 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported across recipients in Maine (64%), Pennsylvania (13%), North Carolina (10%), South Carolina (8%), and New York (2%). Individual listed grants also went to organizations in Wyoming and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Perper Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 44 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $507K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | To support the annual fund and endowment providing scholarships for under-resourced students attending college at Bowdoin. | $660,250 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA Charleston, SC | To support the annual fund and transition fund of an arts festival in Charleston. | $73,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte, NC | To support the mission of the school through its annual fund and endowment. | $22,000 |
| Build a Nest New York, NY | To support the creative engagement of female artisans around the world. | $10,328 |
| Roof Above Charlotte, NC | To support the needs and housing of Charlottes homeless community. | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton Natl Park Foundation Jackson, WY | To help fund projects to protect and enhance the park. | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | To support a fund raising bike race which benefits cancer research. | $6,500 |
| Agnes Irwin School Bryn Mawr, PA | To support the education of young girls. | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte, NC | To support a drug and alcohol recovery program in Charlotte. | $5,000 |
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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 | $12,565,083 | $2,866,759 | $1,053,700 | $1,029,608 | 45 | $1,053,700 | $2,017,637 | $742,823 |
| 2024 | $11,323,324 | $2,641,944 | $976,148 | $963,754 | 45 | $963,754 | $1,517,311 | $665,523 |
| 2023 | $10,237,924 | $1,536,252 | $1,220,902 | $1,208,585 | 59 | $1,208,585 | $487,089 | $608,686 |
| 2022 | $9,922,574 | $2,613,493 | $1,049,239 | $1,009,801 | 58 | $1,009,801 | $674,244 | $521,798 |
| 2021 | $8,310,175 | $4,662,701 | $508,988 | $507,132 | 56 | $507,132 | $1,500,820 | $468,016 |
| 2020 | $5,551,299 | $2,229,963 | $876,515 | $843,921 | 51 | — | $976,328 | $297,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Perper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $743K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 grants show support for education, arts and culture, housing and homelessness services, cancer research, and environmental projects. For example, the foundation’s grant purpose for Bowdoin College was to support scholarships for under-resourced students, while its grants to Spoleto Festival USA and Charleston Literary Festival supported arts and literary activities.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Bowdoin College says it provides a four-year liberal arts education focused on students’ intellectual, creative, social, and leadership development. Spoleto Festival USA says it presents performing arts and uses innovation, education, and community engagement to foster belonging and public appreciation of the arts. Roof Above describes its mission as uniting the Charlotte community to end homelessness through homeless services and housing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,029,608. Grants ranged from $250 to $660,250, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $660,250 to Bowdoin College for its annual fund and endowment supporting scholarships for under-resourced students; $125,000 to an individual recipient in Pennsylvania to support the annual fund of a college preparatory school in Philadelphia; and $73,000 to Spoleto Festival USA for its annual fund and transition fund. Other grants included $25,000 to an individual recipient Community College, $22,000 to Charlotte Country Day School, and $10,000 each to Build a Nest and Roof Above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Perper as Chair; Scott Perper as Vice Chair Treasurer; Lindsay Perper as Secretary; and Brent Perper, Daisy Perper, Tyler Perper, and Taylor Perper as Board Members.
The Perper Family Foundation is led by Anne Perper, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Perper
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Perper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daisy Perper
Board Member
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Perper
Secretary
Board Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Perper
Vice Chair Treasurer
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Perper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Perper
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Perper Family Foundation
How much does The Perper Family Foundation give each year?
The Perper Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $964K across 45 grants.
What is The Perper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Perper Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $22,880, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Perper Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Perper Family Foundation give grants?
The Perper Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (18 grants), Charleston, SC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Perper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of The Perper Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Perper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Perper Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bowdoin College ($660,250), Spoleto Festival USA ($73,000) and Charlotte Country Day School ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Perper Family Foundation?
The Perper Family Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $743K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Perper Family Foundation fund?
The 2025 grants show support for education, arts and culture, housing and homelessness services, cancer research, and environmental projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Perper Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Perper Family Foundation's EIN?
The Perper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4462390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Perper Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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